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Colilert® Water Testing


Well and Drinking Water

Colilert is an approved water testing method in over 30 countries.  We provide easy, rapid, accurate and cost-effective water-testing solutions. The Colilert testing method is used around the world for the detection of coliforms and E.coli  in drinking water with results in just 24 hours.

U.S. Micro-Solutions, Inc. provides customers with free sterile screw top containers for obtaining water samples.  Call 1-877 US MICRO for details.

A few guidelines when performing Colilert® water sampling:

Potable Water - Distribution System without attachments:

  • Select a tap that is supplying water from a service pipe directly connected with the main, and is not, for example, served from a cistern or storage tank.
  • Open tap fully and let water run for 2 minutes or for a time sufficient to permit clearing of the service line.
  • Reduce water flow to permit filling the sample container without splashing.
  • Label the sample container with the sample number, complete the Chain of Custody/Laboratory Test Request Form and forward the sample to the laboratory.
  • Ship samples on ice if they cannot be processed within one hour of collection.  Samples must be received in the laboratory the same day as collection.

Potable Water - Well fitted with a hand pump:
  • Pump water for about 5-10 minutes or until water temperature has stabilized then fill the sample container without splashing.
  • If no pumping machinery is available, collect a sample directly from the well by means of a sterilized bottle fitted with a weight at the base.
  • Take care to avoid contaminating samples.
  • Label the sample container with the sample number, complete a Chain of Custody/Laboratory Test Request Form and forward the sample to the laboratory.
  • Ship samples on ice if they cannot be processed within one hour of collection.  Samples must be received in the laboratory the same day of collection.


Need a Chain of Custody or Would You Like to View a Sample Colilert® Water Testing Report?


U.S. Micro-Solutions, Inc. Colilert® reports are in easy-to-read report format giving you all the information you need to determine if your water is safe.  Click here to view a sample Colilert® report.

Need a Chain of Custody/Laboratory Test Request form for your project?  Click here to download, print, and complete the Chain of Custody/Laboratory Test Request Form for your Colilert® Water analysis.

Ship or deliver your samples along with your completed Chain of Custody/Laboratory Test Request Form to:

U.S. Micro-Solutions, Inc.
485C Willow Crossing Road
Greensburg, PA  15601





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Greensburg, PA  15601
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