Water Testing Services
Testing your water routinely for Legionella and other waterborne pathogens can validate the effectiveness of your water management plan and detect the presence of harmful microorganisms in your building. Buildings that regularly test for these pathogens are more likely to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases. The best way to ensure safety is to limit exposure to these harmful bacteria and pathogens. This can only be achieved by determining their presence in your water through comprehensive testing.
Legionella Testing?
IWC Innovations provides ISO 11731:2017(E) certified, accredited testing services for Legionella. We offer simple, fast, and compliant testing plans tailored to your building’s needs, ensuring you stay updated with the latest mandates. Our Water Safety Specialists will collaborate with you to create a routine Legionella testing plan, mitigating risks and ensuring safety. We also provide comprehensive result interpretation and guidance on the next steps if positive results are found.
Types of Legionella Testing
Culture Testing
Culture testing is considered the gold standard for detecting and confirming the presence of Legionella bacteria in water samples. Culture testing typically takes 7-14 days to provide accurate and reliable test results.
PCR Testing
PCR Testing for Legionella is a highly effective method for detecting Legionella DNA in water samples. It offers high sensitivity and specificity, ensuring accurate identification of the bacteria. This technique provides rapid results, typically within 24-48 hours, allowing for swift action if necessary. Importantly, PCR can detect both viable and non-viable Legionella cells.
Waterborne Pathogen Testing
In addition to Legionella, numerous waterborne pathogens, such as nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), E. coli, lead, and copper can cause serious diseases. Routine water testing can identify these and other pathogens, helping to prevent outbreaks in your building. Our Testing Team simplifies the process of testing for all these waterborne pathogens and provides comprehensive result interpretation with every test.
Testing Services Inclue:
Testing
Shipping
Correspondence
Interpretation
