Water Test Report
Comparing our farm irrigation water with Bengaluru's Cauvery municipal supply,
tested against World Health Organization (WHO) drinking water standards.
Tested by University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru · Report No. DR/ST6/TT-256/003-04
Sample Collection Procedure
Collected from our on-farm storage tank fed by on-farm borewells. No artificial ingredients, softeners, or agents added. Neutral pH of 6.96, low sodium hazard, all heavy metals within safe limits or undetectable.
Collected from a tap in RMV II Stage, Sanjaynagar, Bengaluru. Slightly alkaline pH of 7.58. Cadmium detected at 0.007 ppm — 40% above the WHO permissible limit of 0.005 ppm.
Key Finding
Water used at Satva Farm exceeds WHO potable water standards. Satva farm water tested safer than the comparative test sample (Bengaluru's Cauvery drinking water.
Detailed Comparison
| Parameter | Satva Farm | Cauvery | WHO Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.96 | 7.58 | 6.5 – 8.5 |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| EC (dS/m) | 0.48 | 0.38 | — |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Carbonates (meq/L) | Nil | Nil | — |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Bicarbonates (meq/L) | 2.64 | 2.64 | — |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Chlorides (meq/L) | 7.00 | 4.00 | 250 mg/L |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Calcium (meq/L) | 2.00 | 2.00 | — |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Magnesium (meq/L) | 0.20 | 0.80 | — |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Sodium (meq/L) | 1.62 | 0.90 | 200 mg/L |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| SAR | 1.55 | 0.76 | < 10 |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| RSC | 0.44 | ND | < 1.25 |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Cadmium (ppm) | 0.003 | 0.007 ⚠ | 0.005 |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — above WHO standards |
| Chromium (ppm) | ND | ND | 0.05 |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Nickel (ppm) | ND | ND | 0.05 |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |
| Lead (ppm) | ND | ND | 0.05 |
Satva — Safe Cauvery — Safe |