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Protect What Matters Most – With Confidence and Ease
At iLab, we believe that clean, safe water should be simple and affordable for everyone. Founded in 2019, our mission is to empower South Africans with easy-to-use, scientifically validated tools to check and improve water quality – anytime, anywhere.
Backed by accredited scientists and laboratories, our water testing solutions help you detect harmful bacteria and chemical contaminants quickly and accurately – no lab coat required.
- Fast, hassle-free testing with step-by-step video guides
- Scientifically proven results you can trust
- Instant insights into bacteria and chemical risks in your water – right at your fingertips
Whether you’re testing drinking water for your family, water for livestock, irrigation systems, or recreational use – the iLab Water Test Kit puts reliable, essential answers in your hands.
Designed for non-scientists and field users alike, this compact kit helps you identify potential water contamination problems before they become serious risks.
Get peace of mind – anytime, anywhere.
Want to learn more about our water test kits or services? Contact us today – your water’s safety starts here.
Devoted to making sure your water is safe!
Get Free Expert Advice – Anytime You Need It!
Have questions about your iLab Water Test Kit results? With our Ask an Expert service, you get direct access to professional, science-backed guidance — completely free of charge. Simply complete and submit the form below, and one of our water quality specialists will personally review your query and get back to you with clear, helpful advice to help you interpret your results and decide on the next best step.
Peace of mind is just a question away — and expert support is always included with your iLab kit!
Ask Prof Esta
15 years of knowledge in water quality assessments
Water remediation and biochemical metabolisms
Water microbial and toxicology assessments
Water geochemistry assessments
Microbial identification and diversity
Water treatment and remediation
Extraordinary Professor in Biochemistry (NWU)
Ask Ayesha
13 years of experience
Water and wastewater design, operations and management
Water quality: municipal, industrial, commercial
Process audits of treatment plants
Feasibility studies for upgrade/refurbishment
Risk Management: Water Safety Plans, Wastewater Risk Abatement Plans, Incident protocols
Blue/Green Drop audits and improvement plans
Plant optimisation studies
Policy and planning.
M.sc Biological Science (Water)
Ask Dr Marieta
15 years of experience
Secondary plant metabolisms in water remediation
Plant phytochemistry and biochemical assessments
Doctoral of Science in Botany (UFS)
Ask Dr Heidi
30 Year’s experience
Wastewater specialist
Contaminated land specialist
Bioremediation specialist
Environmental due diligence
Ask Martha
4 Years experience
Molecular biologist
Environmental Microbiology Expert
Wastewater and Soil Bioremediation Expert





