The AquaVial COLI100 is a simple, lab-quality drinking water test kit designed for the rapid detection of E. coli and coliform bacteria. Each kit contains 20 individual test pouches — ideal for regular monitoring at home, on the road, at the cottage, or in professional water quality programs.
Coliform bacteria and E. coli are indicators of fecal contamination from wild or farmed animals, and their presence in water poses serious health risks. AquaVial COLI100 detects these organisms at concentrations as low as 1 CFU/100 mL — the threshold set by drinking water safety standards in Canada and the US.
Key Features
Detects E. coli and total coliform at 1 CFU/100 mL
Results in 24 hours at 35–40°C, or 72 hours at ambient 20–25°C
Semi-quantitative colour-change result — no lab equipment required
20 ready-to-use test pouches per kit; each tests a 100 mL sample
2-year shelf life — store in a cool, dry place
Non-hazardous, safe to handle and transport (DOT: not regulated as dangerous goods)
Developed and manufactured in Canada by ExactBlue Technologies Inc.
How It Works
Open the pouch and fill with 100 mL of your water sample. Twist clockwise to close — do not leave open.
Shake well to dissolve the dry media capsule inside the pouch.
Incubate for 24 hours at 35–40°C (95–104°F), or 72 hours at 20–25°C (68–77°F).
Compare the colour against the included Colour Screening Diagram — a purple colour change indicates coliform bacteria are present.
