2) Water Microbiology

Function

1.        Ensure the safety and quality of water.

Types of samples received

1.       Raw and treated water under the National Drinking Water Surveillance Programme

2.       Surface water

3.       Swimming pool water

4.       Estate water

5.       Drinking water sources

Types of analysis

• Coliform (Membrane filtration technique and Most Probable Number)
• Faecal coliform (Most Probable Number)
• E. coli (Membran filtration technique and Most Probable Number)

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