Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Test cistern water quality

Difficulty: moderateTime: 30 minsEst. Cost: $50 - $150

Why it matters

Cisterns can harbor bacteria and contaminants; annual testing identifies issues.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Collect water sample from cistern using sterile container.

  • 2

    Contact certified water testing lab.

  • 3

    Send sample for bacterial and chemical analysis.

  • 4

    Wait for lab results.

  • 5

    If contamination detected, install/upgrade filtration.

  • 6

    Document results for records.