E.coli Recreational Water (UKAS Lab Test)

Description

This laboratory test will check your water sample for the presence of Escherichia coli (E.coli). This water test is UKAS approved for recreational waters including water from lakes, ponds, reservoirs and testing of water used for irrigation from fresh water resources (ie. testing required for Red Tractor accreditation) and detects colonies from 0 to 10’000cfu/100ml.

• E.coli Analysis: Tests for Escherichia coli (E.coli) are part of the most important routine microbiological examinations carried out on water. These tests provide a sensitive means for detecting faecal contamination, for assessing raw water quality, the effectiveness of water treatment and disinfection and for monitoring the quality of potable water in distribution.

Arranging a laboratory analysis is very easy and our service includes everything required to carry out this analysis.

Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a water sample bottle, clear instructions and pre-paid return packaging.

• Certified laboratory results in 5 easy steps
• Includes everything required to carry out the test
• Simply collect the water sample and post it to our UKAS accredited laboratory for expert analysis
• Results available within 6-7 working days after receipt of the water sample
• Bulk buy discounts available
• Ideal for private water supplies; testing of fresh water from lakes, rivers, ponds; testing of water used for irrigation from fresh water resources (ie. testing required for Red Tractor accreditation)

Bacterial contamination may not be detected by taste, smell or sight. Floods, human or animal waste, like insects, rodents or animals entering a well can be a cause for bacteria. In the UK, the Water Supply Regulations 2010 (set by the Drinking Water Inspectorate), advises the parameters which are required for the standard of drinking water.

Systems which should regularly be sampled for E.coli: care homes (every 6 months), Healthcare premises (every 6 months), larger buildings operating to BS8558 (every 6 months), bore holes / wells / private springs (every 6 months), poultry / broiler farm drinking lines, water used for irrigation.

A positive result indicates that your water may be contaminated with bacteria that can be harmful to health or cause disease. It is strongly recommended to investigate this further and avoid consuming the water during that time.

Suitable for: Recreational water analysis, including fresh water from lakes, ponds, reservoirs, including water used for irrigation. Analysis from 0 to 10’000cfu/100ml. Results presented are presumptive.

Please note:

• This test is suitable for recreational water as it analyses from 0 to 10’000cfu/100ml.
• To test water for faecal/sewage contamination – like well & ground water, water after a flood, water from a leak – please use Coliform/ E.coli & Intestinal Streptococci

The kit for laboratory analysis contains:

• Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the water sample(s),
• Sample bottle(s) to take water sample of 500ml,
• Pre-paid return packaging,
• Analysis by a UKAS accredited laboratory
• Insulated & pre-paid return packaging*.

Each order is shipped with 1x pre-paid return packaging; if you are planning on taking samples at different times/places and returning them separately, then please place separate orders.

How to use:  Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you water sample bottles, clear instructions and postage box to send the sample for laboratory analysis. Results will be sent per Email (to the Email address used to place the order) within 6-7 working days after the water sample has been received.

*Collection is Monday – Friday between 8am and 6pm. The collection should be booked 48 hours in advance. Late cancellation of the collection or Nothing to Collect incurs a fee of £100.

• To ensure correct analysis, you should:
  • Take the sample on the same day of the courier collection
  • Keep it cool until courier collection

Expiry: Water sample to be returned within 7 weeks of order date (unless otherwise agreed).

Results: You will receive a report with the test result for each element. This report shows the test results in the appropriate measurement, like ppm, mg/l, cfu/100ml etc. For drinking water, these can be compared to the Drinking Water Guidelines set for the UK, a summary can be seen in our guide Understanding your test results.

Please note:

• We require a full water sample to be able to perform the tests. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met.
• Water samples should be taken the same day they are collected (this is vital for accurate analysis). Any results received outside of the specified holding time will receive a comment on the report to state the results could be compromised. (For customers from outer Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Cornwall: please check in advance to ensure overnight delivery is available in your area, refunds can not be given where services are not available).
• Where the return packaging includes ice-packs then these need to be frozen the day before the sample is taken and shipped to us with the sample.
• Do not mix more than one sample per bottle; please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet.
• This service is only available for UK customers. If you are looking to place an order from another country, please do contact us.
• Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your water sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed.

MPN: RWat-LAB-1