
PBR Laboratories offers comprehensive analytical services for the microbiological quality assessment and characterization of potable/drinking water, wastewater, and environmental waters. Our testing services support a range of needs, including health risk assessment, mortgage approvals, and evaluating treatment plant effectiveness. We also assess wastewater, effluent, sewage, sludge, and surface and recreational waters for microbiological contamination to determine potential environmental and public health impacts.
Key Microbiological Tests for Water and Wastewater:
Total Coliforms/Fecal Coliforms: Indicators of bacterial contamination in water, essential for evaluating water quality and safety.
➔ E. coli and E. coli O157:H7: Testing for these specific pathogens to ensure water safety and prevent waterborne illnesses./p>
➔ Fecal Streptococcus Group: Assesses the presence of fecal contamination, providing insights into water pollution sources.
➔ Salmonella spp.: Assesses Detects this pathogen, which poses significant health risks through contaminated water.
➔ Klebsiella spp. and Shigella species: Identifies these bacteria, known for causing infections related to water contamination.
➔ Legionella spp. and Legionella pneumophila: Testing for these pathogens, which are associated with Legionnaires' disease and other respiratory illnesses.
➔ Actinomycetes and Bacillus cereus: Assess microbial populations that can affect water quality and safety.
➔ Heterotrophic Plate Count (Bacteria): Measures the overall bacterial load in water, indicating potential contamination levels.
➔ Mycobacterium species and Candida albicans: Testing for these pathogens, which can pose health risks in contaminated water sources.
➔ Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas cepacia: Detects these bacteria, which can affect immunocompromised individuals and cause spoilage.
➔ Yeast and Mold Count/Identification: Identifies fungal contamination, impacting water quality and safety.
➔ Giardia and Cryptosporidium: Testing for these protozoan parasites, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illnesses.
➔ Algae and Other Species of Interest: Analyzes algal populations and other microorganisms that may affect water ecosystems.