PurTest Pool and Spa Bacteria Test

PurTest Pool and Spa Bacteria Test kit includes:

• 2 Test strips
• Sample vial

A fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that every year, recreational water venues (swimming pools, hot tubs, lakes, and oceans) receive more than 360 million visits from individuals around the United States. Over 6.6 million hot tubs are currently in operation in the country, and over 8.8 million residential and public-use swimming pools are being enjoyed by adults and children alike. This makes swimming the third most popular recreational activity in the United States and the most popular recreational activity for kids.

Swimming and other water-related activities are excellent ways to keep you in top shape. People who actively seek a healthier lifestyle often include swimming as part of their body workout. However, it is important to be aware of the ways to prevent water-related health hazards including drowning and acquiring recreational water illnesses. If you have a pool in your property or is operating a spa, making sure that your water is free from any bacteria is a responsible act of promoting good health. And the only way to do that is to perform a pool water test.

This PurTest Pool and Spa Bacteria Test is a quick and easy test to determine the presence of bacteria in your pool water or spa water. It is a do-it-yourself bacteria water testing kit designed for pools and spas, with results available in 20 minutes.

How to Use PurTest Pool and Spa Bacteria Test Kit

Testing pool water or spa water for bacteria is important to ensure that water is safe and clean for your guests to use. Bacteria like E. Coli may be present in the water and can make people – especially children – sick. This pool and spa bacteria testing kit detects E. Coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, species of shigella, Enterobacterand many other coliformand non-coliformbacteria. To perform the test, you’ll only need one dropper-full of pool water or spa water in the sample vial included in the kit. Gently swirl the vial and let it stand for seven minutes. Swirl vial again and set vial on a flat surface. Place strip into sample vial with arrows pointing down. Do not disturb strip or vial during this time.

How to Read the Result

Reading the results of this pool water test kit is plain and easy. Reddish lines will appear on the strips in a few minutes to reflect if your water contains bacteria levels that are dangerous to people’s health. Following the instructions accordingly impacts the accuracy of the results. Therefore, it’s important that you read the instructions thoroughly before opening the foil pouch and administering the test.