Water Testing Services in Clare, Limerick & Ennis – Fast Diagnosis & Real Solutions
Safe Water for Every Home
Clean and safe drinking water is essential for your family’s health, your home appliances, and your peace of mind. Many households across Ireland experience limescale, bacteria, or heavy metals in their water without even knowing.
At DryZone, we provide professional household water analysis directly at your home – no shipping, no waiting weeks. Our mobile laboratory delivers same-day results for over 30+ parameters, including bacteria, nitrates, heavy metals, hardness, chlorine, turbidity, radon, and radiation.
Why is it important to test water at home?
Many Irish homes rely on wells, tanks, or old plumbing systems. Hidden problems in household water can lead to:
Bacteria (E. coli, coliforms, Legionella) – illness risk for children and elderly.
Nitrates & Nitrites – unsafe for babies and pregnant women.
Heavy metals (Lead, Copper, Manganese, Iron) – often from corroded pipes; toxic over time.
Hardness (Calcium, Magnesium, Silica, Sulphates) – causes limescale in kettles and boilers, damages appliances.
Chlorine, taste & odour issues – unpleasant for drinking and cooking.
Turbidity & colour – cloudy water hides sediment and microbes.
Radon & radiation – invisible health risks, especially in Irish high-risk areas.
⚠️ According to the EPA Ireland, the maximum allowed lead concentration in drinking water is 10 µg/L (0.01 mg/L). Even small exceedances are dangerous over time.
Household Water Testing: Issues, Health Risks and Treatment Solutions
Household water can hide serious problems — from bacteria and nitrates to limescale and toxic metals. This table shows the most common issues, their health or home risks, and the treatment solutions we provide.
| Water Problem | Health / Home Risk | DryZone Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria (E. coli, Legionella) | Diarrhoea, infections, dangerous for kids & elderly | On-site microbiology test + UV disinfection |
| Nitrates & Nitrites | Unsafe for infants & pregnant women | Express nitrate test + filtration advice |
| Lead, Copper, Iron, Manganese | Toxic metals, rust stains, long-term health risk | Heavy metal screening + certified filtration |
| Hardness (Ca, Mg, Silica, Sulphates) | Boiler scaling, blocked appliances, costly repairs | Hardness test + softener installation |
| Chlorine, Taste & Odour | Unpleasant water, skin irritation | Chlorine balance check + carbon filter |
| Turbidity & Colour | Cloudy, may hide bacteria or sediment | Turbidity meter + tailored treatment |
The highest quality
Express On-Site Water Check – results in 30–90 minutes for key parameters (pH, hardness, chlorine, metals) and microbiology tests during 1 day
Full Household Safety Package – 30+ parameters with a detailed PDF report.
Our Household Water Testing Services
Express On-Site Water Check – results in 30–90 minutes for key parameters (pH, hardness, chlorine, metals) and microbiology tests during 1 day
Full Household Safety Package – 30+ parameters with a detailed PDF report.
Radon & Radiation Screening – from 1-hour spot test to 30-day monitoring.
Post-Filter Verification – test your filtered water to ensure protection.
Prices start from €270. Full packages available with discounts for combined testing.
Level 1
€270 | Results in 1 Day | On-Site Testing
Extra Services
Helps you understand not just what’s in your water — but what to do about it.
Perfect for property sales, schools, or legal disputes.
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SMART WATER DIAGNOSTIC
A fast, professional water check-up for your private well, mains supply, or household system. Find out if your water is safe to drink and use — without lab delays or hidden costs.
- Nitrates(NO₃) – dangerous for children and pregnant women
- Iron(Fe) – causes rust stains, metallic taste, and sediment
- Chlorides(Cl⁻) & Hardness(GH) – affect taste, plumbing, appliances
- Turbidity, Taste & Odour – what you feel and smell every day
- pH & Conductivity – for balance, corrosion, and filter selection
- Advanced indicators – oxidation-reduction (ORP), salinity
- Includes 11 essential water quality tests
- All tests done on-site, no sample delivery needed
- Professional interpretation of your results
- Clear advice on filtration, treatment, or what’s not needed
- Summary certificate report for personal or rental use
Ideal for homeowners, landlords, property buyers and private well users.
Want more than just numbers?
Get a professional summary with clear recommendations on filtration, treatment, and follow-up steps — based on your actual test results. Ideal for private wells and home system planning.
Get a professional summary with clear recommendations on filtration, treatment, and follow-up steps — based on your actual test results. Ideal for private wells and home system planning.
Helps you understand not just what’s in your water — but what to do about it.
Need an official report for legal, sales, or compliance purposes?
We partner with INAB-accredited Irish laboratories to provide certified lab analysis on request. Turnaround: ~10-14 working days.
We partner with INAB-accredited Irish laboratories to provide certified lab analysis on request. Turnaround: ~10-14 working days.
Perfect for property sales, schools, or legal disputes.
Level 2
€645 | 21 Parameters | Results in 1–2 Days | On-Site + Lab-Ready
Extra Services
Helps you understand not just what’s in your water — but what to do about it.
Perfect for property sales, schools, or legal disputes.
Request This Package
EXTENDED WATER QUALITY TEST
This package includes everything from Level 1, plus advanced microbiological tests, mineral balance, and water disinfection checks.
It’s the perfect choice if you rely on a private well, use filtration systems, or want to make sure your family drinks truly safe water.
Level up your water knowledge — and protect those who depend on it.
- Bacteria (E. coli, Total Coliforms) – detect contamination from wells, tanks, or plumbing
- Free & Total Chlorine – check disinfection efficiency and skin-safe levels
- Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) & Dissolved Oxygen (O₂) – vital for aeration and treatment planning
- Alkalinity (KH), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfates (SO₄²⁻) – assess mineral balance and scaling risk
- ➕ Includes all Level 1 tests:
- • Nitrates (NO₃) – harmful to children and pregnant women
- • Iron (Fe) – causes rust stains and metallic taste
- • Chlorides (Cl⁻) & Hardness (GH) – affect taste, pipes, appliances
- • Turbidity, Taste & Odour – what you feel and smell every day
- • pH & Conductivity – for corrosion control and filter decisions
- • Advanced indicators – oxidation-reduction (ORP), salinity
- 21 in-depth water quality tests — physical, chemical, bacterial and mineral balance
- Bacteria check (E. coli, coliforms) — spot dangerous contamination early and needs a UV lamp
- Chlorine & disinfection test — see if your water is protected, disinfection efficiency and skin-safe levels
- Gas & mineral balance — helps plan or adjust filters, aeration, softeners
- Real-world results on-site — no waiting, no sample shipping
- Simple report — clear for your records or to show tenants or inspectors
- Trusted for wells, B&Bs, rentals, farms — built for real Irish water problems
This is not a basic check — it’s the smart standard for homes that take water seriously.
Want more than just numbers?
Get a professional summary with clear recommendations on filtration, treatment, and follow-up steps — based on your actual test results. Ideal for private wells and home system planning.
Get a professional summary with clear recommendations on filtration, treatment, and follow-up steps — based on your actual test results. Ideal for private wells and home system planning.
Helps you understand not just what’s in your water — but what to do about it.
Need an official report for legal, sales, or compliance purposes?
We partner with INAB-accredited Irish laboratories to provide certified lab analysis on request. Turnaround: ~10-14 working days.
We partner with INAB-accredited Irish laboratories to provide certified lab analysis on request. Turnaround: ~10-14 working days.
Perfect for property sales, schools, or legal disputes.
Level 3
€1,185 | 30+ Parameters | Most Advanced Test
Extra Services
Helps you understand not just what’s in your water — but what to do about it.
Perfect for property sales, schools, or legal disputes.
Request This Package
FULL WATER SAFETY TESTS
For homes, rentals and businesses where water safety can’t be left to chance.
This is the most advanced test we offer — with bacteria, heavy metals, Legionella and all critical risks covered.
- Legionella spp. – required for B&Bs, vulnerable groups, showers and rental checks
- Heavy metals: Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn) – plumbing & health risk
- Nitrites (NO₂), Ammonium (NH₄) – pollution indicators, dangerous for kids
- Silica (Si) – scaling, clogging, filtration wear
- ➕ Includes all from Level 2 & Level 1:
- Full-spectrum testing for 30+ parameters
- Ideal for compliance, peace of mind, or resale
- Can be paired with an INAB-accredited certificate report
- Clear summary + add-on expert recommendations
- SWidely used by landlords, schools, B&Bs, clinics
If you’re renting, hosting or caring — this is the standard that protects you and others.
You don’t just check your water. You prove it’s safe.
Want more than just numbers?
Get a professional summary with clear recommendations on filtration, treatment, and follow-up steps — based on your actual test results. Ideal for private wells and home system planning.
Get a professional summary with clear recommendations on filtration, treatment, and follow-up steps — based on your actual test results. Ideal for private wells and home system planning.
Helps you understand not just what’s in your water — but what to do about it.
Need an official report for legal, sales, or compliance purposes?
We partner with INAB-accredited Irish laboratories to provide certified lab analysis on request. Turnaround: ~8-12 working days.
We partner with INAB-accredited Irish laboratories to provide certified lab analysis on request. Turnaround: ~8-12 working days.
Perfect for property sales, schools, or legal disputes.
Before & After: Household Water Testing Case Studies
Every home tells a story. These before-and-after water test results show how families across Ireland turned unsafe, hard, or unpleasant water into clean, safe drinking water. With the right treatment, the change is immediate — and the peace of mind is priceless.
Test before filtration
Test after filtration
Recommendations
Household Water Testing Parameters and Safe Limits (Ireland & EU Standards)
| Parameter | What It Indicates | Safe Limit (EPA Ireland / EU) | Why It Matters for Households |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Fecal contamination, unsafe to drink | 0 MPN/100 ml (none allowed) | Any detection = water unsafe |
| Total Coliforms | General bacterial contamination | 0 MPN/100 ml (none allowed) | Early warning of microbiological issues |
| Legionella spp. | Respiratory infection (Legionnaires’ disease) | < 1000 CFU/L | High risk in showers, boilers, tanks |
| Nitrates (NO₃) | Agricultural/septic pollution | ≤ 50 mg/L | Unsafe for babies & pregnant women |
| Nitrites (NO₂) | Early-stage nitrogen pollution | ≤ 0.50 mg/L | Toxic even at low levels |
| Lead (Pb) | Leaching from old pipes, toxic metal | ≤ 10 µg/L (0.01 mg/L) | Developmental risks for children |
| Copper (Cu) | Corroded pipes, metallic taste | ≤ 2.0 mg/L | Blue/green stains, stomach upset |
| Iron (Fe) | Rust, staining, taste issues | ≤ 0.20 mg/L | Stains sinks, blocks filters |
| Manganese (Mn) | Staining, neurological risk | ≤ 0.05 mg/L | Infants most sensitive |
| Hardness (Ca, Mg, GH) | Limescale in kettles, boilers, pipes | No legal limit (ideal < 200–250 mg/L CaCO₃) | Common problem in Irish wells |
| pH | Acidic or alkaline water | 6.5 – 9.5 | Protects plumbing, prevents corrosion |
| Alkalinity (KH) | Buffering against pH changes | No legal limit (recommended 20–200 mg/L) | Stability for filtration systems |
| Chlorine (Free/Total) | Disinfection balance | ≤ 0.5 mg/L (free & total) | Too high = bad taste; too low = microbial risk |
| Turbidity | Cloudiness from particles, hides bacteria | ≤ 1.0 NTU | Reduces UV disinfection efficiency |
| Radon in Water | Radioactive gas dissolved in groundwater | ≤ 1000 Bq/L | Long-term exposure = cancer risk |
Areas We Cover
Serving Clare, Limerick, Galway & Tipperary
DryZone Lab is based in Shannon, Co. Clare, and we proudly provide mobile testing services across:
- County Clare (Shannon, Ennis, Killaloe, Kilrush, Scarriff, Tulla and more)
- County Limerick (including Limerick city and surrounding areas)
- County Galway (Gort & especially the southern and eastern areas)
- County Tipperary (Nenagh, Borrisokane, and nearby)
We also cover other locations in the region by request.
If you’re not sure whether we serve your area, just send us a message — we’ll do our best to assist.
If you’re not sure whether we serve your area, just send us a message — we’ll do our best to assist.
Whether you’re just curious or urgently need answers — we’re here to help.
Tell us about your home, well, or business, and we’ll recommend the right test or filtration solution.
Protect your family and investment with fast, on-site water testing for houses, private wells, and before buying a home.
Ensure safe water for schools, care homes, and hospitality facilities — or validate your filter performance with certified testing.
School & Nursing Water Test
Care Facility Water Test
Hotel Water Safety Test
Health Check for Hotels
Pre-Filter Water Check
Test Water First
Get clear insights on bacteria, toxic metals, turbidity, pH, and TDS levels — fast and on-site with laboratory-grade equipment.
Microbiological Water Test
Check Drinking Water Now
Heavy Metal Water Test
Test for Toxic Metals
Smell or Cloudy Water
Turbidity, pH, TDS, ORP Check
