Why Your Legionella Testing Strategy Must Extend Beyond L. pneumophila Limiting Legionella testing to Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1–15 is no longer sufficient to ensure the safety and compliance of modern water systems. The ecology of Legionella is complex, diverse... Facility Management Industry Legionella Legionella Risk Assessment Water Reuse Jul 11, 2025
The Importance of Microbial Monitoring in Data Centers Data centers are the backbone of the digital world, powering everything from cloud computing to social media platforms. However, the massive computational power housed in these facilities generates si... Cooling Towers Industry Legionella Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Jun 17, 2025
The Value of Rapid Microbiology Testing in Industrial Water Reuse Industries like food and beverage (F&B), paper, meat processing, pharmaceuticals, and data centers rely heavily on water for their operations. With increasing pressure to reduce freshwater consumption... Blog Cooling Towers E. coli Food & Beverage Industry Legionella Water Reuse Jun 3, 2025
Measuring Living Bacterial Cells in Bioreactors: Beyond Optical Density In biotechnology and industrial microbiology, accurately monitoring the health and quantity of bacterial cells in bioreactors is crucial for process optimization and product quality. Traditionally, th... Industry Intact Cell Count (ICC) Jun 3, 2025
Water Reuse: Opportunities and Bacteriological Challenges As global water scarcity intensifies, water reuse has become a vital solution for sustainable resource management. However, the bacteriological risks associated with recycled water remain a significan... Blog E. coli Legionella Water Industry Water Reuse Water Utility May 28, 2025
Towards Sustainable and Safe Use of Water Resources Wastewater reuse is essential for making water usage more sustainable and this is becoming increasingly important in many regions. Sewage treatment plants, where wastewater is treated and processed, a... Blog E. coli Industry Legionella Water Reuse Dec 19, 2024
rqmicro Secures Innosuisse Funding for Innovation in E. coli Detection We are excited to announce that rqmicro has been approved for Innosuisse funding under the Swiss Accelerator program. This prestigious support will enhance and accelerate our ongoing research and deve... E. coli News Oct 2, 2024
Water Reuse and Recycling in Industrial Processes: Ensuring Water Quality for Sustainable Operations Water is a vital resource across industries, from cosmetics and food & beverages (F&B) to automotive and textile manufacturing. As businesses move toward sustainability, water reuse and recycling have... Blog Cooling Towers Food & Beverage Industry Intact Cell Count (ICC) Water Reuse Sep 20, 2024
Why ICC beats the ATP test Taking control of water microbiology requires relevant and accurate data. This article provides an overview of microbial detection methods and a deep dive into two rapid methods to quantify viable bac... Blog Industry Intact Cell Count (ICC) Jul 8, 2024
The risk of undetected E. coli contamination in water and food The presence of E. coli bacteria indicates hygiene issues Microorganisms in water systems, particularly pathogenic bacteria, threaten public health [1]. Waste from humans and animals might cause conta... Blog E. coli Industry Water Utility Apr 5, 2024
Industry Needs Water Innovation Managing Water Has Become Strategic and Technology-Driven Industries, such as food and beverage, semiconductor and car industries use large amounts of water for different purposes - cleaning, cooling,... Blog Industry Feb 22, 2024
Transmission of Legionnaires’ Disease in Public Facilities Legionnaires’ Disease Following an outbreak of severe pneumonia at an American Legion convention in 1976, the bacteria Legionella pneumophila was identified as the illness-causing agent [1]. The sprea... Blog Facility Management Legionella Feb 9, 2024