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Description This laboratory test will check for Total Alkalinity in your water sample. Alkalinity is a measure of the capacity of water to neutralise acids. Alkaline compounds in the water such as bicarbonates (baking soda is one type), carbonates, and hydroxides remove H ions and lower the acidity of the water (which means an increased pH). Alkalinity is normally due to the bicarbonate salts of calcium and magnesium, and very occasionally sodium bicarbonate may also contribute. Arranging a laboratory test is easy and our service includes everything required to carry out this analysis. Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a water sample bottle, clear instructions as well as pre-paid postage label and return box to send the sample for laboratory analysis. Laboratory results in 5 easy steps Includes everything required to carry out the analysis Simply collect the water sample and post it to our UK laboratory for expert analysis Results available within 10-12 working days after receipt of the water sample Ideal for home & business use including the sports and leisure industry, private water supplies (boreholes, springs, wells), hotels, care homes, healthcare premises, education sector, farm premises and property management Suitable for:  Potable and fresh water samples, surface and ground water, including water from tanks, taps, wells, springs and boreholes. The kit for laboratory analysis contains: Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the water sample, Sample bottle to collect the water sample, Return packaging, pre-paid postage label and courier collection are included, Analysis by an UK laboratory*. (*The laboratory has been accredited by UKAS for coliform/E.coli, TVC/ACC, P.A., enterococci, legionella analysis of potable, process as well as water from spa & pool.) Each order is shipped with 1x pre-paid return packaging; if you are planning on taking samples at different times/places and returning them separately, then please place separate orders. Results: This report shows the test results in the appropriate measurement, like ppm, mg/l, cfu/100ml etc. For drinking water, these can be compared to the Drinking Water Guidelines set for the UK, a summary can be seen in our guide Understanding the results of your water test. Results will be sent per Email to the Email address used to place the order. Please note, that we do not provide interpretation of the test results. Please contact us for bulk orders and if you would like to set up regular testing. We can provide you with a customised quote. Expiry: Water sample to be returned within 7 weeks of despatch date (unless otherwise agreed). Please note: We require a full water sample to be able to perform the tests. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met. Water samples should be taken the same day they are collected. Any results received outside of the specified holding time will receive a comment on the report to state the results could be compromised. Samples can be taken and posted Monday to Thursday. (For customers from outer Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Cornwall: please check in advance to ensure overnight delivery is available in your area, refunds can not be given where services are not available). Where the return packaging includes ice-packs then these need to be frozen the day before the sample is taken and shipped to us with the sample. Do not mix more than one sample per bottle; please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet. This service is only available for UK customers. If you are looking to place an order from another country, please do contact us. We can not take any responsibility for delayed or failed delivery of the samples to the laboratory for analysis. When samples are not analysed on time or analysis has failed, we can not be made liable for any costs relating to sample collection (ie travel cost etc) or any other costs relating to the failed or delayed analysis. Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your water sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed. MPN: Alk-LAB-1