Microbiological control of drinking water

ECTS: 9
Department: GB
Degree level: 2^nd year of Bachelor
Teaching period: Lab work: 27h / Tutorial:12h / Theoritical distance learning: 5h / Personal Tutorial: 2 x 1h
Instructor: Françoise GIRARDOT

Course topics

• Be able to perform microbiological analyses of drinking water (tap, bottled, resource)  in compliance with rules pertaining to quality using standardized methods for Coliforms, E.coli, Enterococci, Salmonella, P.aeruginosa, Viable micro-organisms, Sulphite reducing anaerobic bacteria.
• Be able to detect and enumerate Legionella   in sanitary hot water using qPCR (AFNOR NFT90-471) and culture (ISO 11731:2017) methods. Master the techniques using liquid (MPN using  microplates MUD and MUG, tubes, Colilert and Enterolert) and solid media (Fitration and incorporation).
• Be able to determine the productivity of a culture medium using a standardized method (ISO 11133:2014).
• Be able to calculate and express the results according to January 2008 NF EN ISO 8199 standard. Be able to interpret results and  propose corrective measures in compliance with normative and statuory documents.
• Be able to write up reports.