Private water supply testing service (FASS)

The NSW Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) has developed a service tailored to the needs of operators of private water supplies to test the safety of their water. The service includes:

  • bottles for collecting samples
  • illustrated sampling guides
  • insulated cooler and freezer bricks
  • microbiological, physical and inorganic testing for characteristics included in the NSW Health Drinking Water Monitoring Program
  • a NATA-endorsed report of analysis
  • a general explanation of test results.

The following resources explain details of the service including how to take samples:


Current as at: Tuesday 12 April 2022
Contact page owner: Environmental Health