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Colitag Test
EPA-approved E. coli and coliform detection in 16-48 hours
Colitag™ is an EPA-approved 16-48 hour water test (P/A and MPN) that detects as few as 1 MPN of E. coli and other coliform bacteria per 100 mL.
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How the Colitag™ test works
Colitag’s strength is its ease of use — add Colitag to a 100 mL sample, incubate for 16-48 hours, then do a simple visual check for coliforms. Confirmation under UV light catches positives operators can act on.
EPA-approved P/A and MPN method
Detects 1 MPN of E. coli and coliform
16-48 hour incubation
Visual check plus UV fluorescence
100 mL sample size
Ideal for bottled water QC programs
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Built to meet FSMA requirements and ANSI 169 sanitation standards. Manufactured in San Antonio, Texas.
“Steelhead was by far the most responsive vendor to our initial inquiry when we started the process of getting our bottling plant up and running. They listened to my needs and came up with a proposal to fit my operation and budget. David came in for a personal presentation and once the sale was completed, the support continued throughout the entire process.”
