Phosphorus is an important mineral present in water. However,an increased level of phosphate in drinking water is not good for humans. High phosphate concentration is linked with adverse health effects. Phosphorus enters our water supplies by runoff from agricultural fertilizers & pesticides.

It may cause digestive problems:

• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting

It is necessary to regulate amount of mineral salts in drinking water. Our water test kit monitors phosphate in water by standard method.

Safe limit of phosphorus in drinking water is 1.0mg/L

Test Procedure

1. Take 20 ml water sample.
2. Add R1 3 drops.
3. Shake well.
4. Now add 3 drops of R 2.
5. Reaction time is 5 minutes.
6. Now compare the color of sample with color comparator and find results.