PAPER SUMMARY
BactiQuant®water provides a rapid comparative and precise report for bacterial loads in water systems. The technology can be used to identify hotspots in water systems with an increased risk of adverse health effects associated with high bacterial loads and Legionella infestations. Statistical analysis of data from investigations of Critical Care Facilities has demonstrated that the technology can be used as a rapid Risk Assessment Tool for Legionella in hot water systems. A tentative cut of value of a BQW-value = 40, in non-chlorinated water, has been established for a good hygienic standard in a water system. This threshold level can be used to evaluate water treatment technologies that reduce bacterial presence and proliferation as well as verification of water hygiene in Professional Quality Systems ISO 22000/HACCP.
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