Recreational waters such as swimming pools, spas, rivers, lakes and sea waters are regularly tested by the microbiological laboratory to determine their compliance with public health and government requirements.
Typical analytical parameters include:
- Coliforms (total and faecal)
- E.coli
- Heterotrophic plate count
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Algae identification and count
Results can be interpreted for operators to ensure the effectiveness of water treatment processes.