E*Colite rapidly detects a single coliform and/or E. coli bacteria in 100 ml of water. E*Colite medium in bag format is approved as a presence/absence test under the EPA Total Coliform Regulation and Ground Water Rule for potable water. The new, enhanced vial container format with shortened incubation time is not yet approved. Drinking water, waste water, surface water, ground water, rinse water and reclaimed water can be tested with E*Colite.

Charm Sciences’ EPA Approved Fast Phage test detects coliphage, a viral indicator of fecal contamination in water, in less than 8 hours. With its fast results, Charm® Fast Phage enables municipalities and public health officials to be proactive – providing rapid remediation of vital risks in water supplies and wastewater management.