
Antibacterial / Antimicrobial Testing Services
Water Disinfectant
Ensuring microbiologically safe water in pools, spas, and industrial systems requires reliable and effective disinfectants. At Microbium, we offer independent antimicrobial efficacy testing of water disinfectant products, including:
Pool & Spa

Disinfection of Swimming Pools and Spa Water – PT 2
- OECD-170-4: Guidance for demonstrating efficacy of pool and spa disinfectants in laboratory
Algaecide
Our tailored testing protocol simulates realistic aquatic conditions to evaluate the efficacy of your algaecide against relevant algal species.

Algaecide
Custom method for algicidal efficacy testing (based on OECD Guidance Document No. 170, Section 4).
Water treatment
We provide antimicrobial efficacy testing for products and technologies used in water disinfection beyond recreational water applications.

Includes
- Disinfectants for drinking water systems
- Oxidizing agents (e.g., ozone, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide)
- Biocidal formulations for industrial or public water supplies
- UV disinfection systems designed to inactivate microorganisms without chemicals
Frequently Asked Questions
Which regulations apply to testing of water disinfectants?
We perform testing according to relevant EN and ISO standards, ensuring alignment with the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and OECD guidelines for disinfectants used in water treatment.
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