{"id":13952,"date":"2025-01-22T15:46:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/?p=13952"},"modified":"2025-01-23T11:13:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T11:13:45","slug":"revolutionize-water-quality-control-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/en\/revolutionize-water-quality-control-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolutionize water quality control testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-12b4eecd\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-12b4eecd\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-c2c9cd18\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-c2c9cd18\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-c2c9cd18\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-1b47a0eb\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-1b47a0eb\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"padding-bottom: 71.2891%; width: 1024px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vce-single-image vcv-lozad\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CHROMagar.com-POST-IMAGE-AquaCHROM-ECC.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CHROMagar.com-POST-IMAGE-AquaCHROM-ECC.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"CHROMagar.com - POST IMAGE - AquaCHROM ECC\" \/><noscript>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vce-single-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CHROMagar.com-POST-IMAGE-AquaCHROM-ECC.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" alt=\"\" title=\"CHROMagar.com - POST IMAGE - AquaCHROM ECC\" \/>\n      <\/noscript><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last\" id=\"el-aada0f38\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-aada0f38\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-aada0f38\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-d62c90e8\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-d62c90e8\"><h3><span style=\"color: #4a9cce; font-size: 24pt;\">AquaCHROM\u2122 ECC<\/span><\/h3><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>For presence\/absence and enumeration of E. coli and coliforms in 100 mL water samples<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #499ace;\"><strong>The Challenge of Water Contamination<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Globally, <span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>2 billion people<\/strong><\/span> lack access to safe drinking water, leading to over <span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>500,000 deaths annually<\/strong><\/span> caused by contaminated water. <em>Escherichia coli<\/em> (<em>E. coli<\/em>), a key indicator of fecal contamination, plays a vital role in assessing water safety. According to WHO standards, drinking water is deemed safe only when no <em>E. coli<\/em> is detected in a 100 mL sample. Regular monitoring is essential to ensure water quality, protect public health, and prevent outbreaks.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #499ace; font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>A simple and reliable solution<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>AquaCHROM\u2122 ECC is a chromogenic culture medium designed to detect, differentiate, and quantify <em>E. coli<\/em> and coliform bacteria in water samples. With its AOAC certification, it ensures compliance with international standards, offering reliable results across various water types.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oO23T08FEqE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CHROMagar-AquaCHROM-ECC-VIDEO.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CHROMagar-AquaCHROM-ECC-VIDEO.png 576w, https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CHROMagar-AquaCHROM-ECC-VIDEO-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CHROMagar-AquaCHROM-ECC-VIDEO-64x36.png 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #499ace;\"><strong>Two testing methods<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>Presence\/Absence (P\/A)<\/strong><\/span>: Quick setup in under 30 seconds.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>Most Probable Number (MPN)<\/strong><\/span>: Ready in less than 2 minutes.<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>Rapid results<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>Clear outcomes in <span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>18\u201324 hours<\/strong><\/span>, even at room temperature.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #499ace;\">Distinctive color differentiation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li>\ud83d\udfe2 <em><strong>E. coli<\/strong><\/em>: Green to blue-green.<\/li><li>\ud83d\udfe1 <strong>Coliforms<\/strong>: Yellow.<\/li><li>\u26aa\ufe0f <strong>Other Bacteria<\/strong>: Cloudy appearance.<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>No UV lamp required<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>Results are visible to the naked eye, simplifying the testing process.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #499ace; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Eco-friendly and easy to use<\/strong><\/span><br>The reusable dispenser and 48-well plate are sterilizable and reduce waste, making AquaCHROM\u2122 ECC a sustainable choice. Its simplicity allows users to perform tests without specialized equipment, enabling efficient water testing anywhere.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #499ace; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Proven performance<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>Sensitivity and Specificity<\/strong><\/span>:&nbsp; \u2248100% for reliable detection.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #499ace;\"><strong>Certified AOAC<\/strong><\/span> Compliant with <strong>EPA 1604<\/strong> and <strong>FDA BAM Chapter 4<\/strong> standards.<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #499ace;\"><strong>Why Choose AquaCHROM\u2122 ECC?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>This innovative solution redefines water testing, offering ease of use, rapid results, and exceptional reliability. It\u2019s ideal for ensuring the safety of drinking and recreational water in households, industries, and public health applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-button--style-basic-container vce-button--style-basic-container--align-center\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-e35d7b54\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-e35d7b54\"><a class=\"vce-button--style-basic vce-button--style-basic--border-rounded vce-button--style-basic--size-medium vce-button--style-basic--color-b-106-179-238--fff vce-button--style-basic--hover-color-4d70ac--fff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chromagar.com\/en\/contact\/\" title=\"\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-e35d7b54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WANT TO TRY IT?<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-b2bec069\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-b2bec069\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #999999;\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;\">1. UN-Water. Summary progress update 2021: SDG 6 \u2013 water and sanitation for all. WHO, consulted on January 2025. https:\/\/www.unwater.org\/sites\/default\/files\/app\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SDG-6-Summary-Progress-Update-2021_Version-July-2021a.pdf<br><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;\">2. Guidelines for drinking-water quality, WHO, consulted on January 2025. https:\/\/www.who.int\/publications\/i\/item\/9789240045064<br><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;\">3. Lerner et al., 2013. ASM.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-619cfa09\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-619cfa09\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-49ca6252\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-49ca6252\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-49ca6252\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AquaCHROM\u2122 ECC&nbsp;For presence\/absence and enumeration of E. coli and coliforms in 100 mL water samples&nbsp;The Challenge of Water ContaminationGlobally, 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, leading to over 500,000 deaths annually caused by contaminated water. 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