Drinking water from the Artesian Well, Church Road, Oare was collected by Swale Borough Council and analysed by South East Water Scientific Services on 21 May, 2026.

This page was updated on Monday, August 17 2026.

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Filter by scientific method used All Methods 660 – Physical & Basic Water Quality 230 – Sensory (Organoleptic) 400 – Microbiological (Indicator Bacteria) 430 – Colony Count 730 – Metals Analysis 255 – Ammonium 245 – Nitrate 225 – Nitrite Calculated – Nitrogen Ratio

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• Ammonium

  Measures ammonium levels, which may indicate pollution, agricultural runoff, or breakdown of organic matter.

  Overall result: Pass

  Results

  The following results were obtained for ammonium:

  • Pass Ammonium (Ammonia and Ammonium Ions) 0.054mg/l. Test limit: <0.5mg/l

• Calculated Nitrogen Ratio

  Derived ratio combining nitrite and nitrate levels to assess overall nitrogen-related water quality risk.

  Overall result: Pass

  Results

  The following results were obtained for calculated nitrogen ratio:

  • Pass Nitrite/Nitrate 0.054ratio. Test limit: <1.0ratio

• Colony Count

  Measures general microbial activity in water to monitor cleanliness and treatment performance.

  Overall result: See details

  Results

  The following results were obtained for colony count:

  • Colony Count (22°C, 3 days) 0cfu/ml. There is no limit for the colony count (22°c, 3 days) test

• Metals Analysis

  Detects trace metals such as aluminium, iron, and manganese that can affect water quality, taste, and appearance.

  Overall result: Pass

  Results

  The following results were obtained for metals analysis:

  • Pass Aluminium <6.1µg/l. Test limit: <200µg/l
  • Pass Iron <7.3µg/l. Test limit: <200µg/l
  • Pass Manganese <1.7µg/l. Test limit: <50µg/l

• Microbiological (Indicator Bacteria)

  Tests for bacteria such as E. coli and coliforms that indicate contamination from faecal or environmental sources.

  Overall result: Pass

  Results

  The following results were obtained for microbiological (indicator bacteria):

  • Pass E. coli 0mpn/100ml. Test limit: 0mpn/100ml
  • Pass Total Coliforms 0mpn/100ml. Test limit: 0mpn/100ml

• Nitrate

  Measures nitrate concentration, often linked to fertiliser use and agricultural runoff; high levels can pose health risks.

  Overall result: Pass

  Results

  The following results were obtained for nitrate:

  • Pass Nitrate 2.7mg/l. Test limit: <50mg/l

• Nitrite

  Measures nitrite levels, which can indicate contamination or incomplete treatment processes.

  Overall result: Pass

  Results

  The following results were obtained for nitrite:

  • Pass Nitrite <0.009mg/l. Test limit: <0.5mg/l

• Physical & Basic Water Quality

  Measures core physical and chemical properties such as pH, turbidity, conductivity, and colour to assess overall water condition.

  Overall result: Pass

  Results

  The following results were obtained for physical & basic water quality:

  • Pass Colour <3mg/l Pt/Co. Test limit: <20mg/l Pt/Co
  • Pass Conductivity 535µS/cm. Test limit: <2500µS/cm
  • Pass Hydrogen Ion (pH) 7.5pH. Test limit: 6.5 - 9.5pH
  • Pass Turbidity 0.168NTU. Test limit: <4.0NTU

• Sensory (Organoleptic)

  Assesses taste and odour using human senses to determine acceptability of water quality.

  Overall result: See details

  Results

  The following results were obtained for sensory (organoleptic):

  • Odour (Qualitative) None. There is no limit for the odour (qualitative) test
  • Odour (Quantitative) 0TON. There is no limit for the odour (quantitative) test
  • Taste (Qualitative) None. There is no limit for the taste (qualitative) test
  • Taste (Quantitative) 0TON. There is no limit for the taste (quantitative) test