Portable laboratory Akva-Test designed for the drinking water analysis in the field environment

This study presents an overview of the state-of-the-art portable measuring instruments and test systems for water analysis. Prototypes of portable colorimeters designed for operation in optical bands 520–550 and 570–600 nm have been created. Portable laboratory Akva-Test has been developed and manufactured. It is suitable for determination of components, the content of which in drinking water is regulated by regulatory documents. Standard photometric and new extraction techniques were used for determibation of more than 30 components of drinking water including Fe, Cu, Ni, Zn, Ag, Cr, F, Mo, Br and others for which hygienic standarts are set.