Analysis

Using Phase Contrast Microscopy, a microscopic examination will determine the presence microorganisms. An examination includes high resolution imagery and based on results, we can assist with recommendations.  

Minimum Volume Required: 50mL

Includes
Imagery & Recommendation
(Photo & Video up to 1000x magnification; Technique: Phase Contrast Microscopy)

A set of routine analyses for the brewer.  The composition of your water will affect fermentation, flavor, and aroma. 

Minimum Volume Required: 100mL

(Units: g/L, Technique: Manual)

Calcium
(Units: g/L, Technique: MP-AES)

Magnesium
(Units: g/L, Technique: MP-AES)

Sodium
(Units: g/L, Technique: MP-AES)

Total Hardness as Calcium Carbonate
(Units: g/L, Technique: Calculation)

Chloride
(Units: g/L, Technique: Enzymatic)

Sulfate
(Units: g/L, Technique: Enzymatic)

Total Alkalinity
(Units: g/L, Technique: Enzymatic)

Bicarbonate
(Units: g/L, Technique: Calculation)

The measurement of calcium present in wine or juice. Along with magnesium, calcium measurements are used to determine water hardness which is an analyte included in our water panels.

Minimum Volume Required: 50mL

The measurement of copper in a sample of wine, juice, water or beer.  Residual copper testing is useful if copper sulfate was added to a wine or if wine had contact with copper metal.

Minimum Volume Required: 50mL

Includes
Copper
(Units: mg/L, Technique: MP-AES)

The Home Water Panel is an assessment of general minerals in your water along with a test to determine the presence of Total Coliforms and E. Coli bacteria.

Minimum Volume Required: 120mL + 100mL coliform sample bottle (contact us for details)

Includes
Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fluoride, Bromide, Phosphate, Sulfate, Nitrate, Nitrite, pH, Total Alkalinity, Total Hardness, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Coliforms, Bicarbonate, Aggressiveness Index, Langelier Saturation Index

The measurement of iron present in wine or juice.

Minimum Volume Required: 50mL

Iron
(Units: mg/L, Technique: MP-AES)

The measurement of magnesium present in wine or juice. Along with calcium, magnesium measurements are used to determine water hardness which is an analyte included in our water panels.

Minimum Volume Required: 50mL

Magnesium
(Units: mg/L, Technique: MP-AES)

This analysis fulfills the requirement from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program and includes the reporting of results to the State of California via the GeoTracker ESI Portal. 

Lodi Wine Labs is ELAP certified with the State of California.
(Certificate #3078)

Minimum Volume Required: 250mL
(Please contact us for forms required & sample bottles)

Includes
Nitrite as N
(Units: ppm, Technique: Ion Chromatography - EPA 300.1)

Nitrate as N
(Units: ppm, Technique: Ion Chromatography - EPA 300.1)

Please review the resources below and contact us with any questions or if you need sample tubes and instructions.

Quick Guide

Instructions

Drinking Water Well Member Information Sheet

Lodi Wine Labs Environmental Chain of Custody Form

Well Owner Guide

The measurement of potassium in wine and juice. Potassium is an important mineral for yeast growth and is shown to have a relationship with pH and acidity.

Minimum Volume Required: 50mL

Potassium
(Units: mg/L, Technique: MP-AES)