ENV-MIC-29
Environmental & Water Analysis
Microbiological & Potable Camp Water Quality Testing
Health and safety potable water testing for remote mining exploration camps, residential facilities, boreholes, and commercial bottled water supplies.
Detection Limits
0 CFU/100mL detection limit for pathogens
Turnaround (TAT)
Standard: 2-3 Working Days (microbial incubation cycle: 24-48h)
Sample Requirement
500mL sterile water bottle + 1L physicochemical bottle (sampled under aseptic conditions)
Quality Framework
ISO/IEC 17025 Compliant
Analytical Overview & Methodology
Protecting the health of exploration camp personnel and host communities requires ongoing drinking water testing. Our Potable Water Testing Package (ENV-MIC-29) delivers rapid pathogen screening.
Technical Method Specifications (ENV-MIC-29)
| Method Code | ENV-MIC-29 |
|---|---|
| Element Coverage | E. coli, Total Coliforms, Faecal Streptococci, Heterotrophic Plate Count, Residual Chlorine, Hardness, Nitrates, Fluoride |
| Detection Range | 0 CFU/100mL detection limit for pathogens |
| Sample Requirement | 500mL sterile water bottle + 1L physicochemical bottle (sampled under aseptic conditions) |
| Instrumentation | Membrane Filtration Incubators + Spectrophotometer + Multi-parameter Water Kit |
| Standard Turnaround | Standard: 2-3 Working Days (microbial incubation cycle: 24-48h) |
Laboratory Protocols & Execution Specs
- Microbiology: E. coli, Total Coliforms, Faecal Streptococci (CFU/100mL)
- Chemical Potability: Heavy metals, Fluoride, Nitrates, Sulfates, Chlorine residual
- Compliance Standards: World Health Organization (WHO) & TBS Tanzanian Drinking Water Standards
JORC & NI 43-101 Data Integrity Guarantee
Every batch tested under method ENV-MIC-29 includes matrix-matched Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), analytical blanks, and duplicate splits at a minimum 20% insertion rate. Official digital Certificates of Analysis are digitally signed and traceable.