Naturally sourced water can be contaminated in many ways. Testing of the water is the only way to determine if the water is safe to drink.

Private domestic household drinking water systems

A standard drinking water test is available for householders and small private systems. Refer to the following factsheet for more information and the list of participating laboratories:

Standard Drinking Water Test Factsheet (PDF 203kB)

For the correct technique to take a water sample for microbiological testing, refer to:

Standard drinking water sampling technique - microbiological (PDF 144KB)

Reticulated drinking water scheme providers and minesites

Reticulated drinking water scheme providers and minesites are required to establish a monitoring program that meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. For further information, refer to the industry specific webpages:

Reticulated drinking water scheme providers

Minesites and exploration camps

Interpretation of drinking water quality results

The Environmental Health Directorate of the Department of Health WA will be able to assist you in interpreting your drinking water quality results. We can be contacted on the number below.

Laboratories will not be able to provide you health advice as they are not accredited to do so.

Information for Laboratory Managers

For further information on testing methodology visit the webpage for laboratory managers.

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Contact the Water Unit, Environmental Health Directorate: (08) 9388 4999.