Water Quality Testing

Where to Test Your Water Quality in Cape Town
How to get your Water Quality Testing done. If you live in Cape Town or the surrounding areas and need to test the quality of your tap water, borehole water, or any water sample, there are several professional laboratories that can help. This is especially important for homeowners with boreholes, farms, or anyone concerned about water safety and compliance with drinking water standards. You may be interested to read our article which discusses the different Water Filtration Levels here.
Why Should You Test Your Water?
Water quality can vary depending on the source. Borehole and wellpoint water may contain minerals, bacteria, or contaminants that require treatment. Testing your water is the first step to ensuring it is safe for drinking, irrigation, or household use. Professional labs can check for bacteria (like E. coli), heavy metals, pH levels, and other elements that may affect health and equipment.
Accredited Water Testing Laboratories in Cape Town
Here are reputable companies and laboratories in the Western Cape that offer water testing services:
- Wear Check Western Cape
Professional water testing for borehole, drinking, and surface water.
Website: https://www.setpointwaterlaboratories.co.za/water-testing-analysis - The Chemistry Solutions Company (Muizenberg)
Chemical and microbiological testing of water samples.
Website: https://thechemistrysolutionscompany.com - Bemlab (Pty) Ltd
Based in Strand, SANAS-accredited microbiological and chemical testing.
Website: https://www.bemlab.co.za/water-analysis/ - A. L. Abbott & Associates
Offers water quality testing for boreholes and drinking water.
Website: https://alabbott.co.za - Envirocare Western Cape Laboratory
SANS 241 water quality testing in the Cape Winelands.
Website: https://envirocarelab.co.za/state-of-water-quality-in-the-western-cape-envirocare-western-cape/ - SANS Water
Full water quality analysis, SANAS-accredited.
Website: https://www.sanswater.co.za/water-testing-in-cape-town - Vinlab (Stellenbosch)<