#Microbiology #DrinkingWaterQuality #WaterSafetyPlans #ATP-Metry #RapidTest #BacteriaLoadScreening
ABOUT US :
GL Biocontrol develops innovative microbiological monitoring kits that help water utilities, laboratories, and industrial operators ensure safe and high-quality drinking water. With over ten years of experience in rapid microbiological diagnostics, we design next-generation ATP-metry tests that support fast, reliable decisions directly in the field or in the lab.
Our core solution is a highly sensitive ATP rapid test specifically optimized for drinking water. By filtering a large 50 ml sample, the method provides the sensitivity needed for low-biomass waters and offers an immediate, clear view of microbial activity across treatment plants, storage zones, and distribution networks.
More than 600 public municipalities across Europe, as well as major private water operators, use our ATP-metry technology for routine monitoring and rapid troubleshooting. Its fast adoption demonstrates its reliability and operational value for day-to-day water-quality management.
Results are delivered in just a few minutes, enabling teams to act quickly without waiting for culture-based methods. This supports faster diagnostics, more responsive operations, and earlier detection of changes in the network.
Our rapid tests are supported by a dedicated mobile application that guides operators step-by-step, secures data, and generates standardized reports. The app also includes features for Water Safety Plans (WSPs), helping users document hazards, monitor control measures, and track microbiological trends with consistent traceability.
By combining high-sensitivity ATP detection, practical field workflows, and intuitive digital tools, our solution provides a modern alternative to traditional microbiological methods. We will be pleased to offer on-site demonstrations during the event, allowing visitors to discover the technology firsthand and experience how it can support operational control, compliance, and the delivery of safe drinking water.
The complete ATP test kit comes in a compact field case containing a luminometer, filters, syringes, water sampling containers, a tube holder and reagent. All essentials are included to perform a full test in less than 3 minutes directly in the field or in the laboratory.
Our test protocol is designed for simplicity and can be performed directly in the field, even by operators without laboratory experience. The workflow starts with collecting a 50 ml water sample in a syringe. The sample is then filtered to capture the microorganisms on the filter. A reagent is added to release the ATP, and the resulting extract is transferred into our Lumitube for measurement with the luminometer. A standard is included to verify the reaction and ensure accurate quantification. All reagents can be stored for one year in the refrigerator or for three months at room temperature.
Our ATP kit includes a mobile app that makes reporting ATP test results easy, whether in the field or in the laboratory. It also provides automated result interpretation and records key drinking-water parameters such as chlorine, temperature, turbidity, etc. Over time, it offers a clear view of trends and control points, making it an ideal tool to support drinking-water network quality monitoring within “Water Safety Plans”.
NEW INNOVATION
Our kit and mobile app provide a modern way to monitor drinking-water quality, from the catchment area all the way to the tap. This innovation was first introduced in France and is now available across the rest of Europe.
CONTACT US
Cedric DEBONTEHead of international sales
E-mail : c.debonte@gl-biocontrol.com
Tél. : +33 (0)6 08 49 93 55
5 avenue de l’Europe – Hélioparc – 34 830 – Clapiers – FRANCE
www.gl-biocontrol.com