How it Works

Quick Start Video Guides

At iLab, we make sure you’re never left guessing. Our step-by-step instruction videos walk you through every stage of water testing using the iLab Water Test Kit—making the process fast, easy, and hassle-free, even if you have no scientific background.

Sampling and testing of bacterial components

Testing of chemical components 

How to discard material after testing

Scientifically Validated for Trusted Actionable Results

When it comes to water safety, knowing the facts is critical. The iLab Water Test Kit offers a scientifically validated, easy-to-use solution to detect possible contamination from sewage, industrial, or agricultural sources. Designed as a reliable preliminary screening tool, this kit allows you to assess water quality for drinking, irrigation, recreation, or animal use, right where you are, with no specialized training required.

What Makes This Kit Different?

  • Backed by accredited scientists and laboratory testing
  • Trusted indicators for both microbial and chemical contaminants
  • Designed to give you essential contamination data to make informed, confident decisions 

While this kit offers preliminary estimates, the tests included provide critical insights that help you decide if further laboratory testing or immediate action is needed.

What Does the iLab Water Test Kit Detect?

Microbial Contaminants (Bacteria)  

Bacteria in water, whether from human sewage, animal waste, or environmental runoff pose serious health risks. Our kit includes two scientifically proven microbial tests:

  • E. coli / Coliform Count Plate (Petrifilm) – Detects and presents E.coli (Blue colonies) and Colifroms (Red colonies) 
  • Sewage Contamination Scan (iWaterScan) – Screening for bacteria associated with sewage

These tests reveal the presence and levels of harmful bacteria that could impact both human and animal health.

Chemical Contaminants

Water contaminated with certain chemicals can also be hazardous. The iLab kit includes validated chemical tests to help identify:

  • Sewage-related pollution
  • Agricultural and industrial runoff
  • Potentially unsafe drinking water conditions

Included Chemical Tests:

  • 6-in-1 Strip Test – Measures pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and hardness
  • Phosphate Test – Detects fertilisers and waste contamination
  • Nitrate/Nitrite Test – Identifies agricultural runoff risks
  • Metal Test Strip – Indicates heavy metal presence

Who Is This Kit For?

  • Homeowners ensuring safe drinking water
  • Farmers protecting livestock and crops
  • Environmental specialists checking river, dam, or borehole water
  • Recreational users (fishing, swimming, irrigation) verifying water quality

The iLab Water Test Kit gives you scientifically sound, laboratory-backed confidence—so you can protect your family, livestock, or environment with peace of mind.

PDF Resources

Checklist of Results

Health Impact of Parameters

Quick Start Video Guides: Make Water Testing Simple

At iLab, we make sure you’re never left guessing. Our step-by-step instruction videos walk you through every stage of water testing using the iLab Water Test Kit—making the process fast, easy, and hassle-free, even if you have no scientific background.

Sampling and testing of bacterial components

Testing of chemical components 

How to discard material after testing

Introducing the iLab Water Insight Hub

Your Personal Water Quality Dashboard

Take your results further with the iLab Water Insight Hub—a smart online platform designed to help you easily interpret your test results and better understand the water quality in your area.

With the Water Insight Hub, you can:

  • Instantly input your test data and receive guidance on the next step
  • Compare your water quality to other regions or standards
  • Track changes in your water quality over time
  • Contribute valuable data to iLab’s broader environmental monitoring efforts

Note: Access to the iLab Water Insight Hub requires an iLab Water Test Kit and registration with iLab or your authorized company account. 

Want to learn more?
Contact us today to find out how the iLab Water Test Kit and Water Insight Hub can give you confidence in every drop.

Your Water Your Safety Your Control

Frequently Asked Questions

The iLab Water Test Kit offers an affordable, portable, and easy-to-use solution for anyone wanting to screen the water quality without the need for a laboratory, electricity, or technical expertise. Designed for farmers, homeowners, field workers, and the general public, this self-contained kit provides critical insights into both microbial and chemical contaminants to help determine if water is safe for drinking, irrigation, or animal use.

It detects the presence or absence of harmful bacteria such as E. coli and faecal coliforms using Aqua Screen and Petrifilm plates, while also screening for 15 key chemical parameters including pH, nitrate, nitrite, chlorine, fluoride, heavy metals, and more with simple test strips.

The kit allows users to understand potential health risks and make informed decisions about their water supply quickly and confidently. While it serves as a preliminary screening tool and not a full laboratory analysis, the iLab Water Test Kit empowers users to monitor water safety effectively promoting greater awareness, regular testing, and proactive water quality management.

Order yours today and take control of your water safety with iLab.

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