Your borehole water can look clear, smell fine and still carry things you cannot see. In Lagos and Abuja, the only honest way to know what is in your water is to test it. Here is how a home water test works, the numbers that matter, and how to book a free assessment before you spend a naira on any purifier.
Dissolved salts, iron, and bacteria do not always change how water looks. Borehole water in coastal Lagos often reads well above safe limits for total dissolved solids while still pouring clear from the tap. Testing removes the guesswork and tells you exactly what your household is drinking.
A proper on-site assessment checks the parameters that decide whether water is safe and which system you need:
Safe drinking water generally reads below 300 ppm. Borehole water in coastal Lagos often runs from 600 to well over 1,500 ppm without treatment. A high TDS reading is a strong sign you need a reverse osmosis system rather than a simple carbon or candle filter, because only RO removes dissolved salts.
An iClear technician visits your home, tests the parameters above on the spot, and gives you instant digital readings. The visit takes 15 to 30 minutes, and you leave with a clear recommendation for the exact filtration stages your water needs. The assessment is free for homeowners and property managers in our coverage zones across Lagos and Abuja.
If you want to understand your options before the visit, our guide on treating borehole, tanker and tap water explains how each source is handled.
iClear systems are SGS and CE certified and qualified by the Kenya Water Institute, so the recommendation you get is backed by tested equipment. Call +234-708-063-7319 or schedule a free consultation to have a technician test your water at a time that suits you.
Q: How can I test if my borehole water in Lagos or Abuja is safe to drink?
A: Request a free home water assessment from iClear. A technician tests pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), iron, and turbidity on-site and gives you instant readings.
Q: What is a normal TDS reading for drinking water in Nigeria?
A: Safe drinking water generally reads below 300 ppm. Borehole water in coastal Lagos often exceeds 600 to 1,500 ppm without RO filtration.
Q: How long does an iClear home water test take?
A: On-site testing takes roughly 15 to 30 minutes and provides instant digital readings with a system recommendation tailored to your water.
Q: Do I need to pay for an iClear water test in Lagos or Abuja?
A: No. iClear provides free home water assessments for homeowners and property managers within our coverage zones.
Q: What parameters are tested during a free water assessment?
A: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), water hardness, iron presence, colour and clarity, pH balance, and odour.
Q: How do I book a water test for my home or office?
A: Visit geticlear.com or call iClear on +234-708-063-7319 to schedule a technician visit at a date and time that works for you.