Standard Test Method for Legionella pneumophila in Water Samples Using Legiolert

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This test provides an easy and reliable method for the detection of L. pneumophila in potable and non-potable waters in 7 days.

5.2 Routine monitoring for L. pneumophila determines whether implemented control measures are effective, such as those outlined in a water safety program (2).

5.2.1 Water system management is necessary to maintain L. pneumophila concentrations below hazardous levels. Through routine measurement of L. pneumophila levels, a monitoring program can ensure that control measures are effective and implemented when necessary in response to increasing levels. Water samples may be examined for L. pneumophila during epidemiological investigations as part of local authority, industrial, or hospital programs, or in order to validate treatment control methods. Routine sampling could also be carried out based on risk assessments or on local, state, or federal requirements or guidelines.

Subcomité:

D19.24

Volúmen:

11.02

Número ICS:

07.100.20 (Microbiology of water), 13.060.45 (Examination of water in general)

Palabras clave:

cooling towers; Legiolert; Legionella pneumophila; most probable number; potable water; Quanti-Tray/Legiolert;