- Raw and treated drinking-water checks
- Natural organic colour investigations
- Filter and treatment performance
- Distribution-system complaint response
- Industrial and process-water comparison
- Field and laboratory quality-control checks
Portable Water Colour Testing
Assess water colour at the sampling point with a portable comparator designed for immediate visual and numerical results.
What does water colour show?
Water colour can be influenced by natural organic material, metals, treatment conditions or suspended matter. Portable colour measurement supports consistent comparison when the sample preparation and selected colour scale match the application.
Read the Drinking Water Inspectorate guidance on water properties for authoritative background. Return to our portable water-quality parameters guide to compare other measurements, or visit PMA for wider water and wastewater instrumentation support.
Where portable water colour testing is useful
Portable instruments for water colour
The correct instrument depends on the measurement method, expected range, water matrix, other parameters and how results need to be recorded.
EC 2000 portable colour comparator
Provides a two-field comparator view and a numerical Pt-Co result, with validation liquid and glass standard supplied for immediate use.
Best for: portable field or laboratory colour assessment using the platinum-cobalt scale.
View EC 2000
Check the application before selecting
Tell us the sample type, expected range, test frequency, site conditions and how the result will be used. We will confirm the method, instrument configuration and supporting items before quotation.
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Not sure which water colour option fits?
Tell us what water you are testing, the expected range, where the measurement will be made and which other parameters matter.
Portable water colour testing FAQs
What does portable water colour testing show?
Water colour can be influenced by natural organic material, metals, treatment conditions or suspended matter. Portable colour measurement supports consistent comparison when the sample preparation and selected colour scale match the application.
Where is portable water colour testing useful?
Common uses include raw and treated drinking-water checks, natural organic colour investigations, filter and treatment performance, distribution-system complaint response. The best sampling point should always be chosen around the decision the result needs to support.
Which portable instrument can measure water colour?
EC 2000 portable colour comparator is the current Portable Analyser option shown for this parameter. Its suitability still depends on the method, range and sample.
Can a portable result help verify an online analyser?
Yes. A carefully collected portable result can provide an independent spot check during commissioning or investigation. Sampling location, timing, preparation and method differences must be considered before comparing readings.
What information should I provide before requesting a quote?
Share the water type, expected range, sampling location, testing frequency, other required parameters, record-keeping needs and any site constraints. This helps PMA confirm the complete practical package.
Can PMA help select the correct method and equipment?
Yes. PMA can review the application, expected conditions, measurement method, reagents or sensors, calibration needs and supporting accessories before quotation.
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