Improved methods for detecting E. coli and coliforms in drinking water: AFNOR validation of Colilert-18/Quanti-Tray
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• Per AFNOR Certification guidelines, a preliminary study was conducted where the relative accuracy, linearity, detection and quantification limits, selectivity (inclusivity and exclusivity) and practicability of the Colilert-18/Quanti-Tray method were assessed using samples of distribution water and fountain water spiked with strains of both coliform bacteria and E. coli. All the assessed performance characteristics of the Colilert-18/Quanti-Tray system were found to be satisfactory
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