Online monitor of total and specific bacteria activity (E.coli and coliform) in
water
Based on fluorescent measurement of specific enzymatic activity:
ß-Glucuronidase -> indicates E.coli activity
ß-Galactosidase -> indicates Coliform activity
Alkaline Phosphatase -> Total
The BACTcontrol is an “early warning system”, complementing the officially accepted methods for the detection of microbiological activity.
The measurements are realized in a short period of time, 1-2 hours, depending on the sampling volume and cleaning procedures. This is in contrast to classical microbiological methods, which are labor-intensive and in which cultivation of the organisms is required, taking several days before obtaining reliable results (24-48 hours).
The BACTcontrol is an online automated instrument for the detection of microbiological activity in water. It measures the specific enzymatic activities of ß-galactosidase (coliforms), ß-glucuronidase (E.coli) and alkaline phosphatase (total activity, biomass), as an indicator of the presence of bacterial contamination. The enzyme activity is detected by adding reagents (consumables) which contain a fluorescent indicator.