Water testing in Townsville for bore, tank, drinking and process water
For drinking water, the national benchmark is the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
Not sure what is in your water? Eureka Water & Filtration tests bore water, rainwater tank water, drinking water, irrigation water and process water for homes, farms, councils and industry across Townsville and North Queensland. We supply the sample bottles, have the water analysed by a NATA-accredited laboratory, and send you a report with our analysis and a recommendation on whether it needs treatment.
Already have a lab report? Send it to us for an obligation-free review.
Water tests we offer in Townsville
Choose a test bundle, or tell us what you need and we will put together a custom test. Hover over or tap a test to see what is included. Laboratory analysis carried out by a NATA-accredited laboratory.
Bore water analysisAn analysis of your bore water to show what treatment it needs.
What’s includedBore water analysis
- pH, conductivity and TDS (salinity)
- Alkalinity
- Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium
- Iron
- SAR (sodium hazard)
- pHs and LSI (scaling tendency)
- Chloride and sulfate
Potability (drinking water)Checks whether water is suitable to drink. E. coli testing can be added.
What’s includedPotability (drinking water)
- pH, conductivity, turbidity and colour
- Alkalinity
- Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium
- 17 metals, including arsenic, lead, mercury, copper, iron and manganese
- Ammonia, nitrate and nitrite
- Chloride, sulfate, fluoride and silica
- Checked against drinking water guidelines
IrrigationChecks water for crops, pasture and irrigation equipment.
What’s includedIrrigation
- pH, conductivity and TDS (salinity)
- Alkalinity
- Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium
- Iron
- SAR (sodium hazard)
- pHs and LSI (scaling tendency)
- Chloride and sulfate
Cation / anion analysisThe positively and negatively charged minerals in your water, with an ion balance check.
What’s includedCation / anion analysis
- pH, conductivity, turbidity and colour
- Alkalinity
- Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium
- Iron, manganese, aluminium, copper, zinc and boron
- Ammonia, nitrate and nitrite
- Orthophosphate and silica
- Chloride, sulfate and fluoride
- Checked against drinking water guidelines
Livestock waterChecks bore, dam or tank water is safe for cattle, horses and other stock, including E. coli.
What’s includedLivestock water
- E. coli
- pH, conductivity, TDS and hardness
- Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium
- 18 metals, including arsenic, lead, copper, selenium and uranium
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Fluoride and sulfate
Custom testingA test built around your site, permit or equipment.Quoted to suit
What’s includedCustom testing
- Heavy metals
- PFAS
- Discharge permit limits
- Process or boiler specifications
- Anything else you need checked
Who we test water for
Homes on bore or tank water
Find out whether your water is safe to drink and what filter or softener you need.
Farms and growers
Irrigation and stock water checks, and testing before you buy treatment equipment.
Councils and utilities
Sampling and testing to support water treatment plant operation.
Mine sites and industry
Process, discharge and mine water testing as part of treatment projects.
How water testing works
Contact us
Tell us your water source and what you want to know. We recommend the right test.
Get sample bottles
We supply the correct bottles and sampling instructions for your test.
Take the sample
Collect the sample and drop it at our Mount St John workshop or post it to us.
We test it
Results usually take about 7 days, depending on the test.
Report and advice
You receive a report with our analysis and a recommendation.
Water testing price and turnaround
| Test | Price |
|---|---|
| Bore water analysis | $385 inc GST |
| Potability, irrigation, cation / anion and livestock bundles | Contact us. Price depends on the test. |
| Custom testing | Quoted to suit |
| Report and recommendation | No cost. Obligation-free. |
Prices correct as at October 2026 and may change.
Turnaround: approximately 7 days, depending on the test type.
Getting your sample to us: drop it at our workshop at Unit 1, 72-78 Crocodile Crescent, Mount St John, during business hours, or post it. We collect samples as part of a project.
Request water testing or send us your lab report
Fill in the form to request a test, or upload a recent lab report for an obligation-free analysis and recommendation, usually back the same business day.
If you are sending a lab report, include
- The lab report (PDF or photo), ideally from a NATA-accredited laboratory and less than 12 months old.
- Your water source: bore, rainwater, town water, dam or river, or mine and process water.
- What the water is for: drinking, process, boiler feed, cooling, irrigation or discharge.
- How much you need: flow rate or daily volume, and operating hours.
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Water testing FAQs
How much does water testing cost in Townsville?
A bore water analysis is $385 inc GST. Prices correct as at October 2026 and may change. Other tests, including potability, irrigation, cation / anion and livestock bundles, are priced depending on what needs testing. Contact us and we will recommend the right test and give you a price.
How long do water test results take?
Results usually take about 7 days, depending on the test type.
Are your water tests accurate?
Yes. Lab analysis is carried out by a NATA-accredited laboratory, so results are measured to recognised standards. We then review the results and explain what they mean for your water.
Do you test bore water?
Yes. Our bore water analysis shows what is in your bore and what treatment it needs, for example a water softener, iron removal or reverse osmosis. If it needs treatment, see bore water treatment.
Can you test tank or drinking water for bacteria?
Yes. E. coli testing can be added to our potability (drinking water) test.
Where can I get my water tested in Townsville?
We supply the sample bottles and instructions. You can drop the sample at our workshop at Unit 1, 72-78 Crocodile Crescent, Mount St John (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm) or post it to us. We collect samples as part of a project.
How do I take a water sample?
Use the bottles we supply and follow the instructions for your test. Samples for bacteria testing need to be kept cool and reach us quickly.
What should a water analysis include?
For most treatment designs we need pH, conductivity or total dissolved solids, hardness, iron, manganese, alkalinity, silica, chloride, sulphate and turbidity. For drinking water, add microbiological results. For mine or discharge water, include the metals listed in your permit.
What file types can I upload?
PDFs and photos of your lab report both work. If your file will not upload, email it to info@eurekawater.com.au with your site name in the subject.
What happens after testing?
You receive a report with our analysis and a recommendation. If your water needs treatment, we can quote the right system, from home water filters to industrial plants.
Find out what is in your water
Call our Townsville team or request a test online, and we will recommend the right water test for your source.