Kerala receives plenty of rainfall, yet many households still depend on open wells and borewells. Water that looks clear and tastes fine can still be unsafe or unsuitable for drinking.

Common concerns

  • Microbiological contamination, especially in shallow wells close to septic tanks or drains.
  • Low pH, which can make water corrosive for pipes and fittings.
  • Iron, which can stain fixtures and give a metallic taste.
  • Turbidity, which often rises during monsoon runoff.

When to test

Test a new source before use, after flooding or renovation of a well or tank, when taste, colour or smell changes, and periodically for apartments, schools, hotels and food businesses.

Innate Analytics operates a KSPCB Class B approved laboratory for its approved scope and parameters, offering physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of drinking water and wastewater.

Need help? Use our Book a Test or Contact page, and the laboratory team will confirm scope and sample requirements.