Water quality is an important factor to human and animal health and for the proper development of animal / poultry / fish / shellfish, plant growth and food quality. The laboratory is accredited for a range of microbiological analyses on water samples.

The laboratory conducts analyses in the following water categories:

  • Drinking Water, Water for Human consumption
  • Bottled water (mineral- sparkling)
  • Water from wells, surface waters (validation for water supply, irrigation)
  • Water from swimming pools, Jacuzzi
  • Water used for the preparation of concrete
  • Water used in reverse osmosis, softening
  • Seawater

 Microbiological Analyses:

Microbiological testing of water is used for monitoring and control of quality and safety of all water categories.

In particular it is necessary to test drinking water for human consumption in accordance with Directive 98/83 / EC and the treated water used for recreational purposes (swimming pools, spa pools and hydrotherapy pools).

Microbiological analyses conducted in the laboratory are the following:

  • Enumeration of culturable microorganisms 22 0C ( ISO 6222:1999)
  • Enumeration of culturable microorganisms 37 0C ( ISO 6222:1999)
  • Detection and enumeration of intestinal enterococci (ISO 7899:2000)
  • Detection and enumeration fecal streptococcus (Enterococcus) (APHA 9230 C)
  • Detection and enumeration of total coliforms (ISO 9308-1:2000)
  • Detection and enumeration of Escherichia coli (ISO 9308-1:2000)
  • Detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeroginosa (ISO 16266:2008)
  • Detection and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus (APHA 9213B)
  • Detection and enumeration of Clostridium perfringens (ΚΥΑ Υ2/2600/2001)
  • Detection of Salmonella spp (ISO 19250:2010)
  • Detection and enumeration of sulfite reducing anaerobes (Clostridium) (ISO 6461)
  • Detection of  Legionella spp (ISO 11731:2004)

Physicochemical analyses:

  • The knowledge of the physicochemical properties of water is essential for its quality, processing and distribution.

Physicochemical analyses conducted in the laboratory are the following:

  • pH
  • Conductivity
  • Alkalinity
  • Taste
  • Odour
  • Turbidity
  • Colour
  • Hardness
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrite
  • Ammonium
  • Phosphates
  • Sulphates
  • Chlorides
  • Bicarbonates
  • Fats and Oils
  • Total Volatile Solids
  • Total Suspended Solids
  • Total Organic Carbon
  • Total Dissolved Solids
  • Total Nitrogen
  • Total Phosphorus
  • Sulphites
  • Brominated
  • Bromates
  • S.A.R. Index
  • Langelier Corrosive Index
  • Residual Chlorine

Metals:

  • Magnesium
  • Calcium
  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Manganese
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Copper
  • Lead
  • Boron
  • Mercury
  • Silver