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# AquaVial — Water Testing Kits > AquaVial makes lab-grade microbial water test kits with patented nanoparticle chemistry developed at the University of Waterloo. Detection limits range from 1 CFU/ml (Coliform, E. coli, Pseudomonas) to 100–500 CFU/ml (total bacteria screening), depending on the assay. 2-year shelf life. Manufactured in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada by ExactBlue Technologies Inc. (ISO 9001:2015 certified; international patent PCT/CA2021/050834 pending publication). Sold at AquaVial.shop, Amazon, and Walmart. ## About - [About AquaVial](https://aquavial.shop/pages/about-us): Founders, scientists, ISO certification, and multi-university validation footprint - [Research & Data](https://aquavial.shop/pages/research): Independent validation studies and academic partnerships - [Glossary of Water-Testing Terms](https://aquavial.shop/pages/glossary): Definitions for CFU, MPN, HPC, coliform, E. coli, Pseudomonas, biofilm, Legionella, ISO certifications, β-galactosidase, gold nanoparticles, and 20+ other key terms - [Safety Data Sheets](https://aquavial.shop/pages/safety-data-sheets): SDS PDFs for each product (WHMIS / OSHA / GHS compliant) - [Technical Data Sheets](https://aquavial.shop/pages/technical-data-sheets): Detection limits, accuracy, and methodology per product - [Contact Us](https://aquavial.shop/pages/contact-us): Customer support and inquiries ## Product Categories (Collections) - [Well Water Test Kits](https://aquavial.shop/collections/well-water): Tests for private well water — E. coli, total coliform, total bacteria - [Pool & Hot Tub Test Kits](https://aquavial.shop/collections/hot-tub-shower): Pseudomonas, coliform, total bacteria for recreational water - [Tap & Shower Test Kits](https://aquavial.shop/collections/tap-shower): Household tap and shower water - [Travel Test Kits](https://aquavial.shop/collections/travelers): Portable testing for cruises, hotels, tropical destinations - [Professional Test Kits](https://aquavial.shop/collections/professional): Lab-accurate testing for water-quality professionals ## Featured Products and Detection Limits - [AquaVial EX E. coli Test Kit](https://aquavial.shop/products/aquavial-ex-e-coli-test-kit): 1 CFU/ml at 9 hours (10 CFU/ml at 7 hours, 1000 CFU/ml at 5 hours) - [AquaVial Total Coliform Water Test Kit (8-Pack)](https://aquavial.shop/products/aquavial-8-pack-coliform-e-coli-test-kit): 1 CFU/ml - [AquaVial Well Water Testing Kit (2-Pack)](https://aquavial.shop/products/aquavial-well-water-test-kit-2-pack): 1 CFU/ml - [AquaVial Swim Pool & Hot Tub Test Kit (2-Pack)](https://aquavial.shop/products/aquavial-swim-pool-hot-tub-test-kit): 1 CFU/ml for Coliform & Pseudomonas; 100 CFU/ml for total bacteria - [AquaVial Hot Tub, Shower & Pool Test Kit (2-Vial)](https://aquavial.shop/products/aquavial-hot-tub-pool-shower-test-kit): 1 CFU/ml - [AquaVial Easy Check Test Kit (2-Pack)](https://aquavial.shop/products/aquavial-easy-check-2-pack): 100 CFU/ml in 48 hours - [AquaVial PRO500 Rapid Test Kit (3-Pack)](https://aquavial.shop/products/aquavial-pro500-test-kit): 100 CFU/ml (100 mL sample) or 500 CFU/ml (20 mL sample) - [AquaVial Plus Travel Test Kit (2-Pack)](https://aquavial.shop/products/aquavial-plus-travel-test-kit-2-pack): ~500 CFU/ml (EPA standard) ## Knowledge Hub - [Learn / FAQ](https://aquavial.shop/pages/faq): How to read kit results, what to do after a positive result, kit selection - [Glossary](https://aquavial.shop/pages/glossary): Authoritative definitions for 30+ water-testing terms with DefinedTerm schema - [Resources](https://aquavial.shop/pages/resources): Educational guides - [Well Water Safety Guide](https://aquavial.shop/pages/well-water): Comprehensive guide to private well water testing - [Hot Tub Water](https://aquavial.shop/pages/hot-tub-water): Hot tub bacterial contamination guide - [Pool Safety](https://aquavial.shop/pages/pool-and-hot-tub): Pool water bacterial testing - [RV & Boat](https://aquavial.shop/pages/rv-and-boat): Water testing for RVs and boats - [Professional](https://aquavial.shop/pages/professional): For water-quality professionals - [Articles & Blog](https://aquavial.shop/blogs/news): Educational articles on water safety, contamination, and home testing ## Policies - [Shipping Policy](https://aquavial.shop/policies/shipping-policy) - [Refund Policy](https://aquavial.shop/policies/refund-policy) - [Privacy Policy](https://aquavial.shop/policies/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://aquavial.shop/policies/terms-of-service) ## Key Facts - Company: ExactBlue Technologies Inc. (founded 2015 as Genemis Laboratories Inc.; rebranded 2021) - Headquarters & manufacturing: 490 Sheldon Drive, Unit 6, Cambridge, ON N1T 2C1, Canada - ISO 9001:2015 certified: BSCIC Certifications Pvt. Ltd., Certificate No. BN22048/20927 (valid through March 29, 2029) - Founders & Co-CEOs: George Botos and Ela Botos (CPA, CA) - Director of R&D: Dr. Shazia Tanvir, PhD (Biotechnology, UTC France) - Scientific Advisor: Dr. William A. Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo - Independent validation partners: University of Waterloo, Western University (Rehmann Lab), Lambton College Water Institute, Fleming College (Biotechnology), CAWT at Fleming College (ISO 17025:2017-accredited lab) - Foundational peer-reviewed publications: Tanvir & Anderson (2017) Enzyme and Microbial Technology; SARS-CoV-2 detection in Talanta (2022, with McMaster University) - Result time: 15 minutes to 48 hours depending on assay - Shelf life: 2 years (minimum 6 months at room temperature and accelerated storage confirmed by April 2026 stability study; 100% pass rate across 30 stability tests on 13 production lots) - Storage: Room temperature, away from direct sunlight - Ships to: United States, Canada, and international markets