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Swiss Laboratory for Water Analysis –
Test Your Water Quality at Home

Biolytix AG is your Swiss service laboratory with more than 25 years of experience and EN/ISO 17025 accreditation for all legally relevant microbiological hygiene parameters. As a competent partner, we support companies, public institutions, hospitals, medical practices and private customers with a wide range of questions relating to water quality.

For private households, we offer a simple way to have your water quality professionally tested at home: order an analysis kit online, collect your water sample and send it to our laboratory. We provide the required sample containers, a cool box and clear sampling instructions directly to you. Once the laboratory analysis is complete, you will conveniently receive your analysis report with the results by email.

For your home For companies & institutions
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Do You Have Questions About Your Water Quality?

Are you a homeowner or tenant and would like to know more about the water quality in your home? Are you wondering whether your tap water is contaminated with microorganisms or heavy metals, or whether old pipes could be affecting your water quality?
Would you like to check whether your shower water or hot water system contains Legionella? Or would you like to know whether the water from your private spring or well is hygienically safe? Do you have a pool, swimming pond or hot tub and want to check its water quality?
A professional water analysis gives you clarity about the quality of your water. Simply choose the analysis kit that best suits your needs.

Our offer: Water Analysis for Your Home

Have the water quality in your home professionally tested in our laboratory.
We offer suitable analysis kits for a wide range of needs, from drinking water and Legionella in shower and hot water to spring and well water and swimming pool water. With these tests, you can assess the hygienic quality and, depending on the kit selected, the chemical quality of your water, and identify any abnormalities.

Everything about sample shipping: costs at a glance

Thoughtfully transparent: Our shipping fees

Clarity is important to us. That’s why every order from us always includes everything you need for sampling. We will send you a sampling box tailored to your needs, containing the necessary bottles, cold packs, and instructions. To make the return shipment quick, reliable, and easy, your package will always include a prepaid label for return shipment via Swiss Post’s “Mondexpress” service. To ensure that we only charge you these costs once, a flat fee of 40 Swiss francs including VAT will be added to your order.

• Package shipping to you via “PostPac Economy”: 11.50 CHF
• Prepaid return shipping via Swiss Post’s “Swiss-Express «Mond»”: CHF 23.00
• Flat rate for assembling the sample collection box with cooling packs, bottles, and instructions for sample collection: CHF 5.50
Total, one-time per order
CHF 40

Why Biolytix Is the Right Partner for Your Water Analysis?

Biolytix AG is a Swiss service laboratory based in Dittingen, Basel-Landschaft, with more than 25 years of experience. We are accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 for all legally relevant microbiological hygiene parameters. We stand for a high level of expertise and reliable results.
From drinking, shower and bathing water to spring and well water, as well as water from swimming pools, swimming ponds, hot tubs and steam baths, we offer suitable water analyses for a wide range of needs. Our analysis kits also give private customers straightforward access to professional laboratory testing. You receive all the required materials directly at home, collect the sample yourself and send it to our laboratory for analysis.

How it works:

  • 1. Choose and order your analysis kit – Select the analysis kit that suits your needs and place your order directly online.
  • 2. Receive your sampling kit – You will receive a cool box containing the required sample containers and cooling elements, together with clear sampling instructions.
  • 3. Collect and send in your water sample – Collect the water sample as described in the instructions and pack it together with the frozen cooling elements. Use the enclosed return label to send the package and drop it off at the post office. Your water sample usually reaches our laboratory in Dittingen the following day. Please do not send samples on Fridays or immediately before public holidays.
  • 4. Receive your analysis report – Once the laboratory analysis is complete, you will receive your analysis report with the results by email.

Our customers include water suppliers, general contractors or building technicians, installation or plumbing companies, facility management, building and property management or caretakers, public institutions, hospitals, nursing or residential homes, schools, sports and fitness facilities, hotels or community facilities, baths or wellness facilities, plant operators or product manufacturers from industry and pharmaceuticals.

Our solutions for For companies & institutions

  • Customized analysis packages for your specific questions
  • From creating concepts to on-site sampling and analysis to hygiene certificates
  • Sampling by qualified personnel in accordance with legal requirements
  • Training on the proper collection of samples and their shipment to the laboratory for implementation of self-monitoring concepts
  • Convenient live tracking of your samples, clear display of order history, and easy ordering and management of all analyses and results via web portal
  • Customized system solutions tailored precisely to your processes, structures, and requirements.
To our solutions for companies & institutions

Microbiological analysis for Drinking Water

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  • Drinking Water Testing from the Household Installation: Mikrobiology

    100.00 CHF
    Total microbial count (Aerobic, mesophilic germs), Enterococci, Escherichia coli.
    Microbiological testing of drinking water hygiene in domestic installations (tap, shower etc)

    This analysis package provides you with a comprehensive overview of the microbiological information required for drinking water hygiene in accordance with the Swiss Drinking Water Ordinance (TBDV), as well as the total microbial load:
    The total microbial count (also known as aerobic, mesophilic microorganisms) gives insight into the general bacterial load of the water. According to the TBDV, this parameter is examined within the distribution system up to the building inlet but is also a relevant indicator for evaluating water quality within domestic installations up to the tap.
    Enterococci and Escherichia coli are indicator organisms that signal microbial contamination and must not be present in drinking water in accordance with the TBDV.
    Note: Additional chemical and physical parameters for assessing drinking water quality—such as sensory inspection for turbidity, color, and odor, as well as testing for pH, water hardness, nitrate, heavy metals like lead, or metals like copper and iron (indicative of corrosion), pesticide residues, or PFAS—can be found under “Chemical and Physical Water Quality Analysis”.

    100.00 CHF

  • Drinking Water Testing from the Household Installation: Extensive Testing

    355.00 CHF
    Total microbial count (Aerobic, mesophilic germs), Enterococci, Escherichia coli., Conductivity, pH value, Total hardness, Carbonate hardness, Nitrate, Pb: Lead, Cd: Cadmium, Cr: Chromium, Cu: Copper, Ni: Nickel, Fe: Iron, Mn: Manganese, Color, odor, turbidity (sensorial)
    Microbiological, chemical and physical testing of drinking water in domestic installations (tap, shower etc)
    This analysis package combines microbiological testing of drinking water with selected chemical-physical parameters: In addition to microbial drinking water hygiene according to the Swiss Drinking Water Ordinance (TBDV), water hardness, sensory properties (color, odor, taste), pH, Conductivity, nitrate content, and some metals and heavy metals (lead, cadmium, copper, nickel, iron, manganese) are determined. This package provides information on the quality of the water, the pipes, and potential risks to your health and household appliances.
    355.00 CHF

  • Drinking Water Testing for Water Dispensers

    130.00 CHF
    Enterococci, Escherichia coli., Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Microbiological analysis of drinking water bottled for distribution as foodstuff or dispensed via water dispensers (in gallon containers or from domestic installations)
    This analysis package provides all necessary information for the microbiological assessment of drinking water quality from water dispensers in accordance with the Swiss Drinking Water Ordinance (TBDV): Enterococci and Escherichia coli serve as indicator organisms for microbial contamination that must be excluded. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a waterborne microorganism with potential health risks, must also be absent from drinking water from dispensers, as required by the TBDV.
    130.00 CHF

  • Drinking water testing of the water supply to the building

    100.00 CHF
    Total microbial count (Aerobic, mesophilic germs), Enterococci, Escherichia coli.
    Microbiological testing of drinking water hygiene in the distribution network according to TBDV
    This analysis package provides an overview of the microbiological hygiene of your drinking water provided by the water supplier within the distribution network, based on the requirements of the Swiss Drinking Water Ordinance (TBDV): The total microbial count (also known as aerobic, mesophilic microorganisms) gives insight into the general bacterial load of the water. According to the TBDV, this parameter is examined within the distribution system up to the building inlet but is also a relevant indicator for evaluating water quality within domestic installations up to the tap. Enterococci and Escherichia coli are indicator organisms that signal microbial contamination and must not be present in drinking water in accordance with the TBDV.
    Note: Additional chemical and physical parameters for assessing drinking water quality—such as sensory inspection for turbidity, color, and odor, as well as testing for pH, water hardness, nitrate, heavy metals like lead, or metals like copper and iron (indicative of corrosion), pesticide residues, or PFAS—can be found under “Chemical and Physical Water Quality Analysis“.
    100.00 CHF

Microbiological analysis for Water from Private Springs and Wells

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  • Drinking Water Testing from the Household Installation: Mikrobiology

    100.00 CHF
    Total microbial count (Aerobic, mesophilic germs), Enterococci, Escherichia coli
    Microbiological testing of drinking water hygiene in domestic installations (tap, shower etc)
    This analysis package provides you with a comprehensive overview of the microbiological information required for drinking water hygiene in accordance with the Swiss Drinking Water Ordinance (TBDV), as well as the total microbial load: The total microbial count (also known as aerobic, mesophilic microorganisms) gives insight into the general bacterial load of the water. According to the TBDV, this parameter is examined within the distribution system up to the building inlet but is also a relevant indicator for evaluating water quality within domestic installations up to the tap. Enterococci and Escherichia coli are indicator organisms that signal microbial contamination and must not be present in drinking water in accordance with the TBDV.
    Note: Additional chemical and physical parameters for assessing drinking water quality—such as sensory inspection for turbidity, color, and odor, as well as testing for pH, water hardness, nitrate, heavy metals like lead, or metals like copper and iron (indicative of corrosion), pesticide residues, or PFAS—can be found under “Chemical and Physical Water Quality Analysis”.
    100.00 CHF

  • Spring Water Analysis – At the Capture PointQuellwasserprüfung: an der Fassung

    100.00 CHF
    Total microbial count (Aerobic, mesophilic germs), Enterococci, Escherichia coli.
    Microbiological spring water analysis at the capture point without treatment
    This analysis package provides an overview of the microbiological hygiene of drinking water at the capture point: The total microbial count (also referred to as aerobic, mesophilic microorganisms) indicates the overall microbial load in the water. According to the Swiss Drinking Water Ordinance (TBDV), this parameter must be assessed for untreated drinking water at the source. It is also an important indicator for characterising water quality.
    Enterococci and Escherichia coli serve as indicator organisms for faecal or microbial contamination and, as stipulated by the TBDV, must not be present in drinking water.
    100.00 CHF

Microbiological analysis for Shower and Hot Water

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  • Shower and Bath Water: Pseudomonas aeruginosa

    62.00 CHF
    Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Microbiological testing of shower and bath water for Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cases of symptoms such as skin rashes or other indications suggestive of P. aeruginosa contamination
    This analysis provides information on the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in shower and bath water.
    Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a waterborne bacterium with health risk potential (e.g. as a cause of skin rashes and inflammations) and is considered undesirable in shower and bath water. If detected, appropriate control measures should be taken. (For a more comprehensive hygiene assessment of shower water, see also the analysis package: “Shower and boiler water: Legionella”)
    62.00 CHF

  • Shower and Boiler Water: Legionella

    116.00 CHF
    Legionella total, including Legionella spp., Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1, 2–14, and other L. pneumophila
    Microbial testing for Legionella in water
    This analysis provides information on the presence of Legionella in warm water, as well as in boiler water.
    Due to their potential health risk, Legionella are only permitted in low concentrations in shower water in publicly accessible baths and shower facilities. Therefore, if Legionella are detected in shower water or the piping system, further investigations and measures should be considered.
    116.00 CHF

Microbiological analysis for Pool, Swimming Pool, and Bathing Pond Water

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  • Private Pools (Outdoor & Indoor): Microbiology

    125.00 CHF
    Total microbial count (Aerobic, mesophilic germs), Escherichia coli., Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Determination of the microbiological quality of water in indoor and outdoor pools with water treatment
    This analysis package provides an overview of the microbial water quality based on the requirements for publicly accessible swimming pools with chemical water treatment (chlorination) according to the Swiss Water Treatment Ordinance (TBDV): The total bacterial count (also called aerobic, mesophilic bacteria) provides information about the general microbial load of the water. Escherichia coli, as an indicator bacteria, indicates microbial contamination of the water, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a water germ with the potential to pose a health risk, must also be excluded from publicly accessible swimming pool water.
    125.00 CHF

  • Swimming and Bathing Ponds: Microbiology

    130.00 CHF
    Enterococci, Escherichia coli., Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    Determination of the microbiological quality of water in natural swimming and bathing ponds
    This analysis package provides an overview of the microbial water quality based on the requirements for public swimming pools with biological water treatment according to the Swiss Water Treatment Ordinance (TBDV): Enterococci and Escherichia coli are indicator bacteria for microbial contamination. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a waterborne pathogen, can also be harmful to health in higher concentrations.
    130.00 CHF

  • Whirlpools and Steam Baths: Legionella

    116.00 CHF
    Legionella total, including Legionella spp., Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1, 2–14, and other L. pneumophila
    Microbial testing for Legionella in Spa Baths over 23°C with Aerosol Formation (Whirlpools, Hot Tubs etc.) and Steam Baths
    This analysis provides information on the presence of Legionella in the water of bubble baths and steam baths (whirlpools, hot tubs, etc.) in accordance with the requirements for publicly accessible baths according to TBDV:
    Due to their potential health risk, Legionella are only permitted in low concentrations in shower water in publicly accessible baths and shower facilities. Therefore, if Legionella are detected in shower water or the piping system, further investigations and measures should be considered, especially when aerosols are formed.
    116.00 CHF

  • Whirlpools and Steam Baths: Microbiology

    242.00 CHF
    Total microbial count (Aerobic, mesophilic germs), Escherichia coli., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Legionella total, including Legionella spp., Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1, 2–14, and other L. pneumophila
    Determination of the microbiological quality in Spa Baths over 23°C with Aerosol Formation (Whirlpools, Hot Tubs etc.) and Steam Baths
    This analysis provides information on the presence of Legionella in the water of bubble baths and steam baths (whirlpools, hot tubs, etc.) in accordance with the requirements for publicly accessible baths according to TBDV: The total microbial count (also called aerobic, mesophilic microorganisms) provides information on the overall microbial load of the water. Escherichia coli serves as an indicator organism for microbial contamination of the water, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Legionella, due to their health risk potential, must also be excluded from water in publicly accessible bathing facilities.
    242.00 CHF

Chemical and Physical Water Quality Analysis

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  • Drinking Water: Chemical and Physical Analysis

    283.00 CHF
    Conductivity, pH value, Total hardness, Carbonate hardness, Nitrate, Pb: Lead, Cd: Cadmium, Cr: Chromium, Cu: Copper, Ni: Nickel, Fe: Iron, Mn: Manganese, Color, odor, turbidity (sensorial)
    This testing package includes basic chemical-physical parameters for assessing drinking water quality, such as sensory evaluation, pH value, hardness, nitrate, and additionally the load of various heavy metals and iron as an indicator of corrosion
    This chemical-physical drinking water analysis provides a basic examination of chemical-physical water parameters: color, odor, and turbidity, Conductivity, pH value, Total hardness, Carbonate hardness, and nitrate. Additionally, metals and heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn) are analyzed according to EN ISO 17294-2.
    283.00 CHF

  • Drinking Water: PFAS Screening

    378.00 CHF
    PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS, sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS, PFOS, PFBA, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFHpA, PFBS, PFUnDA, PFTrDA, PFTeDA, PFPeS, PFOSA, PFNS, PFHpS, PFDS, PFDoDA, PFDA
    The testing package “PFAS in Drinking Water” enables the analysis of 19 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water samples.
    The testing package “PFAS in Drinking Water” offers a detailed analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are used in many industrial processes and consumer products and are persistent in the environment. These substances are classified as environmentally and health hazardous due to their persistence and toxicity.
    378.00 CHF

  • Water Samples: Comprehensive Screening for Pesticides and Active Substances

    394.00 CHF
    Pesticides and active substances (over 650 substances)
    The comprehensive pesticide screening for water samples includes the detection of over 650 pesticides and active substances
    The comprehensive pesticide screening for water samples includes the detection of over 650 pesticides and active substances. This analysis of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides enables the assessment of water quality to identify potential risks from residues.
    394.00 CHF

  • Water Samples: Glyphosate and AMPA Detection

    173.00 CHF
    Glyphosate, AMPA
    The analysis package for Glyphosate and AMPA includes the testing of Glyphosate (the widely used herbicide “Roundup”) and its degradation product AMPA in water samples.
    The analysis package “Glyphosate and AMPA” enables the detection of Glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, and its degradation product AMPA in water samples. Glyphosate (also known as the popular weed killer “Roundup”) is used to control or eliminate unwanted plants and can accumulate in water bodies, impacting the environment and health. Aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), the primary degradation product of Glyphosate, is significantly more stable than Glyphosate and is therefore also an indicator of Glyphosate application.
    173.00 CHF

Thoughtfully transparent: Our shipping fees

• Package shipping to you via “PostPac Economy”: 11.50 CHF
• Prepaid return shipping via Swiss Post’s “Swiss-Express «Mond»”: CHF 23.00
• Flat rate for assembling the sample collection box with cooling packs, bottles, and instructions for sample collection: CHF 5.50
Total, one-time per order
CHF 40

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