Legionella Water Test
Recommended for targeted testing of Legionella bacteria in drinking water. Legionella is a gram-negative bacterium that often lives in still, warm water, but can survive under a wide range of temperatures and conditions. Legionella is most frequently found in air-conditioning units, faucets, pools, spas, showers and other water-related devices–and is cause of Legionnaires' Disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 8,000 and 18,000 Americans are hospitalized each year with Legionnaires'.
This Tap Score water test package provides all required materials to properly collect and submit a sample for certified laboratory testing. Reported results will include detailed, quantified analysis of a variety of Legionella species by ISO 11731 including: Legionella pneumophila, Legionella anisa, Legionella bozemanii, Legionella dumoffii, Legionella gormanii, Legionella jordanis, Legionella longbeachae 1 and 2, Legionella micdadei, and more.
Legionella Water Test
Is this the right test for you?
What our scientists say:
“ The cause of Legionnaires' Disease–Legionella is a bacterium that grows in stagnant or warm water, but can survive under a wide range of conditions. It's most frequently found in AC units, pools, spas, showers and other water-related devices. "
This is the right test if you:
- Someone in your home has recently contracted Legionnaires' Disease.
- Your home or building has been unoccupied for an extended period time.
- See biofilm buildup or other microbial growths on faucets and fixtures.
How it works
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1. Collect Sample
We ship you everything you need to test your drinking water, including a guide on how to collect your sample.
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2. Ship to Lab
Send your sample back to us for rigorous, certified, independent testing. The shipping’s on us!
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3. Get Report
After our labs analyze your sample, we’ll send you a full report on what's in your water and what to do next.