Drinking water must be free from detectable E. coli. Anything less puts public health, reputation, and regulatory compliance at risk.
In New Zealand, the Water Services Act 2021 requires all water suppliers to meet the Drinking Water Standards and conduct routine monitoring for E. coli and total coliforms under the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules.
In Australia, the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Australian Drinking Water Guidelines set strict microbiological standards, including mandatory E. coli testing.
Bactosure provides ISO 17025-accredited drinking water testing designed specifically for modern water suppliers – delivering reliable results in 16 hours, enabling faster decision-making and earlier risk mitigation.
Whether you operate a council supply, rural scheme, school, or community system, we help you meet regulatory requirements with confidence.
E. coli is a critical indicator of faecal contamination in rivers, lakes, stormwater and discharge sites. Elevated levels can signal the presence of harmful pathogens – posing risks to public health, recreation, and the wider environment.
Bactosure delivers ISO 17025-accredited E. coli testing for environmental waters, supporting compliance with:
The National Policy Statement Freshwater Management 2020 (New Zealand)
Regional council discharge consents
With results in 16 hours, operators can respond faster to contamination events, verify remediation, and demonstrate compliance with confidence.
Whether monitoring bathing sites, wastewater discharge, stormwater systems or environmental impact zones, Bactosure provides reliable, defensible microbiological data when it matters most.
Water used for irrigation and livestock can be a hidden source of contamination. Elevated E. coli levels may compromise animal health, crop safety, and market access.
Bactosure provides ISO 17025-accredited E. coli and total coliform testing for agricultural water sources, including groundwater, bores, dams and surface water.
Our testing supports compliance with Australian & New Zealand water quality guidelines – giving farmers and growers confidence that their water meets microbiological standards.
With results in 16 hours, you can verify water quality before irrigation, livestock use, or harvest – reducing risk and protecting your operation.
On-site testing options eliminate courier delays and give rural operators faster visibility of contamination risks.
Whether you’re preparing for audit, supplying export markets, or simply safeguarding your farm, be sure of your water quality with Bactosure.
Wastewater monitoring is critical to protecting downstream communities, waterways, and public health. Elevated E. coli levels can signal treatment failure, infrastructure issues, or discharge non-compliance.
Bactosure provides ISO 17025-accredited E. coli and total coliform testing for wastewater and recycled water systems, supporting compliance with:
The Resource Management Act 1991 and regional discharge consents (New Zealand)
With results in 16 hours, operators gain faster visibility of microbiological performance – enabling rapid response to exceedances and greater confidence in compliance reporting.
From treatment plants and oxidation ponds to recycled water schemes and trade waste monitoring, Bactosure delivers fast, accurate results.
