Water Quality in the Canton of Geneva

The water quality in the canton of Geneva meets the high standards required for drinking water. Every three years, the relevant data is submitted to the World Health Organization (WHO) for review.

The excellent water quality of Lake Geneva

As the main supplier of drinking water, Lake Geneva is the most important resource for the drinking water supply of over half a million people in the canton of Geneva and neighboring France.

The international French-Swiss commission CIPEL (Commission Internationale pour la Protection des Eaux du Léman) is tasked with continuously monitoring the ecological development of Lake Geneva, the Rhône, and their tributaries.

Switzerland promotes approximately one billion cubic meters of drinking water. In the canton of Geneva, Lake Geneva supplies more than 80 million cubic meters of water annually. The water drawn from spring water, groundwater, rivers, and lakes must be treated according to its origin to meet legal limits.

✪ Drinking water in the canton of Geneva flows clear and pure from the tap for all citizens. This is the responsibility of Swiss water suppliers. They ensure strict adherence to legal quality standards to guarantee excellent water quality. Compliance with limits is usually achieved either physically through ultraviolet irradiation and sterile filtration or chemically through the addition of chlorine or ozone.

✪ The water quality in the canton of Geneva is regularly checked through random sampling by cantonal water inspectors in addition to the voluntary self-monitoring by regional water suppliers.

✪ The water from the canton of Geneva is taste-neutral and cool, clear, and free from unpleasant odors. It has been proven to contain no harmful pathogens. Dissolved minerals are present in appropriate concentrations depending on the region. The water tastes good, is healthy, and can be consumed daily without concern.

Water analysis medicines

Test whether there are residues of medicines in your drinking water. Small amounts of these get into the drinking water again and again. Our drinking water analysis medicines includes 12 common medicines. Reasons why a water analysis can be useful for you: You consume your tap water regularly. Th Hi

✔ Analysis for pharmaceutical residues
✔ 12 common pharmaceuticals
✔ e.g., diclofenac, ibuprofen

CHF 234.00

Water analysis PFAS

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, are increasingly finding their way into our food chains - sometimes they are also found in drinking water. Some of these substances are suspected of being carcinogenic. You can analyse your drinking water for these c Hi

✔ Analysis for long-term chemicals
✔ 20 common PFAS chemicals
✔ Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances

CHF 220.00

Water Analysis Combi

Test your water with the Combi water analysis and find out how good your drinking water is. Your water is tested in the lab for toxic heavy metals, and nutrients are also measured along with the determination of water hardness. Additionally, the water is tested for bacteria, both generally at diffe Hi

✔ Bacteria Test: E. Coli, coliform bacteria
✔ Heavy metals and pollutants
✔ For general drinking water, softeners

CHF 205.00

Water analysis pesticides

Test whether you have pesticides or herbicides in your drinking water. Small amounts of these get into the drinking water again and again. Our pesticides drinking water test includes eight common pesticides and biocides, as well as the sum of all pesticide proportions determined in the laboratory Hi

✔ > 100 pesticides
✔ Most common pesticides
✔ Glyphosate separate analysis

CHF 202.00

Water analysis Glyphosate

Glyphosate is the main component of several total or broad-spectrum herbicides used primarily in agriculture to kill weeds. It is produced both as an acid and as a salt. Its effect on human health remains controversial: the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified it as "pr Hi

✔ Water analysis for glyphosate
✔ Commonly used pesticide
✔ Possibly carcinogenic

CHF 202.00

Water analysis Bacteria Plus

To ensure perfect water hygiene, a water test can be useful. Bacteria can get into tap water in a wide variety of ways and represent a potential hazard. In particular, the total number of bacteria in the water is often increased in bacterial tests. Coliform germs, which can cause gastrointestinal Hi

✔ Detailed bacteria test
✔ E. coli, coliform bacteria
✔ Enterococci

CHF 165.00

Water Test Legionella

A legionella test is compulsory for many apartment buildings. This is because Legionella can cause serious diseases in humans. You can therefore test your water for Legionella too! Why is a Legionella test useful? The bacteria can get into the respiratory tract through aerosols (nebulised water), w Hi

✔ Legionella analysis
✔ Risk of transmission during showering
✔ Causes Legionnaires' disease

CHF 113.00

Water Test Opti

Test your water with the Opti water test and thus contribute to improved water hygiene. Your water is examined for toxic heavy metals in the laboratory, nutrients are also recorded and the water hardness is determined. Why a laboratory analysis for your drinking water is valuable As a rule, drink Hi

✔ Comprehensive analysis
✔ Heavy metals and contaminants
✔ Bacteria analysis additionally recommended

CHF 105.00

Water analysis Ideal

The water test Ideal tests your tap water, among other things, for corrosion-indicating substances and possible pollutants that can get into your drinking water, especially from the pipe material. Why should a water test with laboratory analysis be performed? The tap water in residential building Hi

✔ Focus on heavy metals
✔ Analysis for lead also included
✔ Bacteria analysis additionally recommended

CHF 92.00