The world's fastest Legionella test

PRODUCT DETAILSThe Hydrosense test detects Legionella bacteria in water and is easy to use, delivering reliable results on-site in just 25 minutes.


What is Legionella

Legionella is a bacteria which can cause a pneumonia-like disease called “Legionnaires' Disease”. Legionnaires' Disease is fatal in approximately 15-20% of people infected with the bacteria. Infection occurs when the bacteria is inhaled from aerosols of contaminated water. Aerosols can be produced anywhere water is splashed or sprayed but some of the most common sources associated with Legionnaires' Disease are cooling towers and showers.

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What the experts say

In view of its high level of accordance with the results of Q-PCR and the ISO 11731 method and given the speed and simplicity of the test, [this method] would appear to be a useful addition to the set of instruments available to the process operator responsible for the daily management of cooling water systems. The method's specificity makes it a useful addition to ATP measurements, colony number measurements or dip slides that are already used for monitoring water systems. The method’ speed and simplicity make it exceptionally interesting for monitoring in emergencies. KWR 2009.004, May 2009
KWR is the Dutch Water Research Institute