An EPA compliant test to check for the presence of Coliform Bacteria in water which is the most likely sources of acute water-borne disease. E. coli Bacteria and other potentially dangerous microbes are commonly found in our environment, but they should not be present in our drinking water. Thousands of cases of bacterial illness occur every year, many of them fatal. Many strains of bacteria are not toxic, but some can cause very serious illness. Even mild cases can result in diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Young children and those with weaker immunity are more likely to be affected. Since contaminated water may not taste or smell "bad", most cases of water-borne disease are not likely to be identified as such. The presence of bacteria in drinking water indicates that treatment methods are not working properly and are not adequate to remove all viable microbes. When treatment fails, drinking water may become potentially toxic. Community water systems take steps to disinfect bacteria in water, but they may not become aware of problems until it's too late. This bacterium was first recognized as a cause of illness in 1982.

A do-it-yourself, EPA based test to check for the presence of Coliform Bacteria in your water and produces results on the spot.