Transform your microbiology lab with this rapidmicrobiology special focus on rapid detection solutions for waterborne pathogens.

From our new Journal Club pages, read about the results of a recent study comparing six ISO 11731:2017 standardized culture techniques for detecting Legionella in 276 hospital hot-water samples. Which one came out best? 

MICA Advance Legionella is a rapid, culture-based detection solution that brings Legionella pneumophila results significantly faster. The workflow follows familiar Legionella testing steps with early detection and automatic counting of Legionella pneumophila microcolonies on the membrane by the MICA Advance instrument, reported as CFU/L. 

Redipor, part of AnalytiChem, offers reliable, ready-to-use media for testing waterborne pathogens. Key benefits include proven reliability with products like Plate Count Agar and MacConkey Agar, extended shelf life of up to 112 days, and rapid identification through chromogenic and selective media. Redipor also provides customizable formats to suit specific lab needs.

AquaCHROM™ ECC, a chromogenic medium for detecting E. coli and coliform bacteria, is AOAC-certified, delivers results in 18–24 hours, and features high sensitivity and specificity, making it ideal for routine water quality monitoring.

Detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa faster than ever with Bio-Rad’s RAPID’P.aeruginosa chromogenic medium. Specially formulated for challenging water samples such as bottled water, well water, lakes, and streams, the medium selectively inhibits most interfering microorganisms, including other Pseudomonas, whose colonies appear transparent or yellow.

Hygiena’s foodproof® Norovirus (GI, GII) plus Hepatitis A Virus Detection Kit is a robust 'all-in-one' solution allowing laboratories to simultaneously detect and differentiate between Norovirus Genogroups I & II and Hepatitis A in a single real-time RT-PCR reaction.

For wastewater samples, the WATCHFIRE™ R Panel is a unique multiplex 22-target PCR test that detects nucleic acids of common respiratory viruses and bacteria* shed in faeces and detectable in wastewater samples in about 45 minutes.

Foodborne Cryptosporidium outbreaks remain largely undetected due to technical challenges in environmental testing. Our new Journal Club highlighted some work that provides a validated, field-ready molecular toolkit for integrated monitoring of protozoan pathogens within the water–soil–plant–food nexus. By enabling harmonized detection from source water to edible crops, the approach offers a practical foundation for risk reduction strategies in produce production and irrigation management.

Plus, there are two recorded, on-demand webinars, one from Diamidex on getting E.coli CFU counts within 6 hours and one from ThermoFisher Scientific for ISO 17025-accredited water testing labs, covering the latest updates and how to keep compliant. 

From weeks to days: Transforming Legionella Control with Rapid Culture-based Detection

Rapid culture-based Legionella methods keep CFU/L and viable-cell focus of culture while cutting time-to-result from 7–14 days to just a couple days, enabling faster remediation checks, more responsive water safety plans, and truly proactive risk management.
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Legionella Detection in Water: Evaluating ISO 11731:2017 - Are All Methods the Same?

Journal Club: A multicenter study systematically compared six ISO 11731:2017 standardized culture techniques for detecting Legionella in 276 hospital hot-water samples. Detection rates varied significantly depending on the method used.
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Reliable Detection of Waterborne Pathogens with Redipor®

Reliable water testing is essential to safeguard public health. AnalytiChem’s Redipor range delivers consistent results when testing for waterborne pathogens - as well as benefits such as long shelf life, trusted performance and tailor-made options.
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Ready to Revolutionize Water Quality Control Testing?

Discover how AquaCHROM™ ECC, a chromogenic culture medium helps revolutionize water testing by detecting, differentiating, and quantifying E. coli and coliform bacteria in water samples.
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Accelerate Pseudomonas aeruginosa Testing

For bottled water, swift and precise microbial testing plays a vital role in safeguarding consumer health and preserving brand reputation. Bio-Rad's RAPID'P.aeruginosa chromogenic medium provides fast, validated detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa within 22 hours, without the need for confirmation.
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Prevent Viral Outbreaks: Rapid Norovirus and Hepatitis A Detection Kit

Detect Norovirus and Hepatitis A simultaneously in water and food samples. Save time and ensure ISO 15216 compliance with this rapid, all-in-one multiplex PCR kit.
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Accelerate Your E. coli Testing with 6 hours Results

Recorded Webinar: Achieve culture-based CFU results for E. coli in just 6 hours using a CCA workflow with automated detection on MICA Advance®. Same-day decisions for drinking & bottled water labs. Live Q&A.
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Understand the New EN ISO 7704:2023 for Water Microbiology Labs

Recorded Webinar: Designed for ISO 17025-accredited water testing labs, this session will clarify the new requirements in practice. Learn how to remain compliant, maintain reliable microbial counts, and stay aligned with broader ISO standards, without compromising lab productivity. 
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Enhanced Testing and Surveillance of Cryptosporidium

Journal Club: An optimized molecular-based workflow for detecting Cryptosporidium oocysts across complex agricultural matrices is described. The system integrates ddPCR with improved sample preparation and DNA recovery.
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Enterolert-DW: Now Recognised as ISO 7899-3

The IDEXX Enterolert-DW method has been officially published as the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Standard 7899-3:2025 (ISO 7899-3:2025) for the rapid enumeration of intestinal enterococci in drinking and bathing water (fresh and marine).
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WATCHFIRE™ by bioMérieux: A PCR Test to Detect Viruses and Bacteria in Wastewater

The WATCHFIRE™ Respiratory (R) Panel, targets 22 pathogens*, and runs on the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH instrument, integrated with FIREWORKS™ software, to deliver real-time trending of viruses and bacteria present in wastewater samples.
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