TVC stands for Total Viable Count, which is a count of the population of heterotrophic bacteria in any given test. Heterotrophic bacteria are classified as bacteria that require organic material to breed and survive. We have tests taken for 1 day at 37 degrees Celsius and 3 days at 22 degrees Celsius, which provides a broad and accurate range for the growth of bacteria in a leisure environment. Any detected micro-organisms will have originated from soil/vegetation or naturally exist in a wet environment.
The test does not discriminate between types of bacteria, and is used to measure the general bacteriological health of the water.
Suite2 is a test that we put together some time ago to measure more common harmful bacteria levels in the water. We test for Total Coliforms, E. coli, and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. Total Coliforms are an indicator of general coliform pollution, usually associated with human gut infections and disorders (upset stomach, sickness, diarrhoea etc. E. coli is a member of the coliform group, but its presence in a water sample may indicate the presence of other intestinal pathogens. The Pseudomonas are widely distributed throughout the environment, and may be present in or on bathers. They are capable of growing in water and will readily colonise filters. Most species are non-pathogenic to healthy people, but Pseudomonas Aeruginosa can cause skin and ear infections
Both tests are normally priced at £50 each
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