Instructions For Use
About the Product
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This Watersafe® Bacteria Test – laboratory-grade precision at home. This test can detect bacteria levels as low as 1 CFU per ml, for your peace of mind.Easy to use and reliable,it’s your go-to solution for accurate,at-home water quality testing.
Kit Components
- One Bacteria Test Vial
Precautions and Warnings
- Do not reuse any components of the test kit.
Storage
- Store at room temperature (10-30°C/50-86°F)
- Do not use after expiration date on packaging
Lead Test Instructions
Step # 1
Using the Pipette, add Seven (7) drops of drinking water into the Test Vial.
Step # 2
Swirl Test Vial for 10 seconds. Make sure all liquid is at the bottom of the Test Vial by tapping it gently on a flat surface.
Step # 3
Place Test Strip into the Test Vial with arrows pointing DOWN. Wait 8 MINUTES. Do not disturb the Test Strip or Test Vial during this time.
Step # 4
Take Test Strip out of Test Vial and interpret the results.
Step by Step Instructions
Step # 1
Carefully twist off cap and fill vial to 1/2 inch below the top (to 5 mL line).
DO NOT OVERFILL and DO NOT SPILL the bacterial growth powder in the vial.
Step # 2
Replace the cap and twist on tightly.
Shake the vial vigorously for 20 seconds.
Step # 3
Place the capped vial upright in a warm area (70-90°F) where it cannot be disturbed for 48 hrs.
Step # 4
After 48 hrs. observe the color of the liquid without opening the vial:
Purple Color: Negative Result (No bacteria were detected)
Yellow Color: Positive Result (It is highly likely that potentially harmful bacteria were detected)
Lead Test Interpreting the Results
Negative Result
Line 1 is darker than Line 2 (or only Line 1 is visible)
Positive Result
Lines are equally dark, or Line 2 is darker than Line 1, or only Line 2 is visible
Invalid Result
No lines appear
IF THE TEST IS POSITIVE, YOUR WATER SAMPLE MAY CONTAIN BACTERIA LEVELS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
Please note that Watersafe® is a screening test and cannot be used to certify water as safe or unsafe. Watersafe® provides approximate results ONLY when used in strict accordance with instructions. Silver Lake Research Corporation expressly disclaims any liability resulting from use of this product, failure to follow instructions, or reliance on test results.
Bacteria Test Instructions
Step # 1
Carefully twist off cap and fill vial to 1/2 inch below the top (to 5 mL line).
DO NOT OVERFILL and DO NOT SPILL the bacterial growth powder in the vial.
Step # 2
Replace the cap and twist on tightly.
Shake the vial vigorously for 20 seconds.
Step # 3
Place the capped vial upright in a warm area (70-90°F) where it cannot be disturbed for 48 hrs.
Step # 4
After 48 hrs. observe the color of the liquid without opening the vial:
Purple Color: Negative Result (No bacteria were detected)
Yellow Color: Positive Result (It is highly likely that potentially harmful bacteria were detected)
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