Water Quality Field Test Kit (FTK)
The Water Quality Field Test Kit (FTK) is a portable, field-ready solution for rapid preliminary assessment of drinking water quality — right where the sample is collected. Using simple colour-comparison and titration methods, it screens multiple physical and chemical parameters without the need for lab infrastructure, making routine surveillance practical across villages, schools, and remote water sources. Performance has been evaluated and validated by DRDO, CSIR, NRDC and NEERI.
Uses
- Drinking Water Quality Monitoring: Screens drinking water sources for key physical and chemical parameters at the point of testing.
- Rural & Gram Panchayat Testing: Supports village and Gram Panchayat-level water monitoring, closer to where water is actually used.
- Groundwater & Surface Water Checks: Tests water from wells, borewells, hand pumps, ponds, lakes, and rivers.
- Schools & Institutional Monitoring: Used by schools, institutions, and community organizations for routine water safety screening.
- Government & NGO Programmes: Supports government water-quality programmes, NGOs, and emergency/disaster response monitoring.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parameters covered | pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, iron, fluoride, nitrate, residual chlorine, ammonia, sulphate, TDS, arsenic, and more (bacteriological screening available depending on configuration) |
| Test methods | Colour comparison and titration |
| Precision parameters | Hardness, alkalinity, and chloride tested using titrimetric methods for a more quantitative reading |
| Equipment required | Minimal — no sophisticated laboratory setup needed |
| Format | Portable kit with reagents, accessories, sample containers, and reference charts |
| Suitable users | Gram Panchayat functionaries, government monitoring teams, NGOs, community organizations, and educational institutions |
| Validation | Performance evaluated and validated by DRDO, NRDC and NEERI |
| Deployment level | Water source, village, Gram Panchayat, block, and district — supports decentralized monitoring |
It is a portable, field-ready kit designed for rapid preliminary assessment of drinking water quality directly at or near the water source.
The kit can screen parameters including pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, iron, fluoride, nitrate, residual chlorine, ammonia, sulphate, TDS, and arsenic. Bacteriological screening may also be available depending on the kit configuration.
The kit uses simple colour-comparison and titration methods. Depending on the parameter, users observe colour development, identify a titration endpoint, compare with a reference chart, or calculate the result.
Yes. The kit is specifically designed for rapid on-site testing, reducing the need to transport every sample to a laboratory before obtaining preliminary information.
No. It is designed for field use with minimal equipment and infrastructure, making it practical where conventional laboratory access is limited.
According to the product information, hardness, alkalinity, and chloride are tested using titrimetric methods for more quantitative field readings.
The kit is designed for trained field personnel, including Gram Panchayat functionaries, government monitoring teams, NGOs, community organizations, and educational institutions.
It can be used for drinking-water monitoring, rural and village-level testing, Gram Panchayat monitoring, wells, borewells, hand pumps, ponds, lakes, rivers, schools, institutions, government programmes, community programmes, and emergency response.
The uploaded product information states that the FTK’s performance has been evaluated and validated by DRDO, NRDC, and NEERI, and also references CSIR in its validation information.
The FTK is intended for rapid preliminary field assessment. If a potential water-quality concern is identified, the sample should be referred for appropriate laboratory confirmation.
