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AWQC Demystifying Microbial Detection Methods
Coliforms are bacteria that can be found in plant matter, soil and water. Thermotolerant (Faecal) Coliforms, including Escherichia coli (E. coli), are a group of coliforms that commonly inhabit the intestinal tracts of warm-blooded animals. Their presence in water is an indication of faecal pollution and the possible presence of enteric pathogens. There is a direct relationship between the densities ...
Read more...Victorian WIOA 2015
AWQC will be exhibiting at the Victorian WIOA trade exhibition at stand 113 and 114. Come and see for yourself that AWQC is at the forefront of water quality science through its excellence in analytical services, research and innovation. AWQC will be conducting an odour awareness challenge and training session at the stand, come see us and take the challenge!
Read more...AWQC - Sample Bottle Pocket Guide
The AWQC is pleased to announce the release of its new Sample Bottle Pocket Guide. The guide is aimed at providing field operators with a comprehensive overview of sample collection, field filtering, sample storage, sample preservation and sample holding times for chemical, biological and microbiological analysis in waters, wastewaters, soils and sludge.
Read more...Not all bugs are boring
SA Water and AWQC excel at innovation, so when you combine the efforts of our hydrogeologist with those of one of our passionate microbiologists you know the outcome will be exciting.
Read more...A new test for testing times - Cryptosporidium
The Source Water & Environment Research Team, in collaboration with the Catchment Management Team and Water Research Australia, has developed a new method for the analysis of Cryptosporidium, highlighting an excellent example of cross-functional teamwork.
Read more...Volatile Fatty Acids
The Australian Water Quality Centre has recently developed a new test method that provides a detailed profile that reports eight individual volatile acids (acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, isovaleric acid, caproic acid and heptanoic acid) as well as total volatile fatty acid as acetic acid equivalent.
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