International regulations regarding the Potable Water Quality Monitoring and Control were driven by the World Health Organization (WHO) via its International Health Regulations (IHR). And soon enough adapted for on-board potable water, as part of the overall Ship Sanitation Certificate. MLC 2006 does apply to all seagoing vessels and is in force since the 20th August 2013. Monitoring and control compliance procedures are laid out in the Guide for Ship Sanitation detailing:

• The systems that require monitoring,
• The method and frequency,
• The record keeping requirements

Simple regular assessment and testing of the potable water system for microbiological activity, biocide (disinfection control) and implementing a correct control scheme (i.e. temperature monitoring), will ultimately reduce the risk of a disease and save lives.

The CMT Potable Water Test Kit enables ships staff to monitor the quality of the drinking water on board the ship by providing tests for important operational control parameters and verification tests for bacteria that can be of risk to human health. The range of tests can be used on the ship either as a standalone control solution or as a supplement to laboratory analysis, dependant on flag state guidelines.

CMT is offering 2 different versions of the Potable Water Test Kit. The standard version includes tests for Aerobic Bacteria as well as E Coli. The Full Potable Water Test Kit extends the standard test kit with tests for Enterococci and Pseudomonas bacteria. Both Test Kits include a Digital Incubator to ensure consistent results with same conditions on every test.

Features:

• Test kit for E.coli and coliforms
• Helps you meet MLC 2006 recommendations for drinking water quality.
• Reveals a complex and robust sample incubator.
• USB with training material