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Description Test River Water in 15 Minutes No Lab Required – Instant Results Detect E. coli & Harmful Bacteria Perfect for Wild Swimming Safety Reliable On-Site Water Testing This innovative bacteria testing device is like a mini-lab in the palm of your hands and will check an open water sample for a range of bacteria in 15 minutes. It is lightweight & compact, has rechargeable batteries – each charge lasting for up to 10 tests. Download the Bactiquick brochure The world-first mobile bacteria testing device checks for endotoxin found in Gram-negative bacteria through a colour-change reaction. With this method it can detect a broad spectrum of harmful bacteria including Coliform/E. coli, Enterococci, Pseudomonas, Salmonella spp., Leptospirosis (Weil’s Disease),  Shigella, Klebsiella and Vibrio spp. – inidicating their presence through an easy to understand traffic light system, which is aligned with the Bathing Water Guidelines water classifications: GREEN: Low levels of bacteria – low risk ORANGE: Moderate concentration of bacteria – medium risk RED: High concentration of bacteria – high risk It is ideal to test coastal, river, tidal pool water as well as swimming pools, lidos and other recreational water. The device gives fast, reliable bacteria readings in 15 minutes, so there is no waiting around for results. Water quality testing with Bactiquick is simple yet effective and backed by science. The results have been validated and checked by independent validators (Campden BRI) and presented in peer reviewed journals including the International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, Water and the Journal of Water & Health. This test is ideal for anyone who wants instant results to know that water is safe to swim in. It is small, light and easy to carry, so you can test water quality just before going into the water. It is perfect for open water swimmers, paddleboarders, surfers, family trips, holidays abroad, film crews, fires & rescue training exercises etc. Check bacteria levels before entering water in 4 easy steps: This handy little device is battery powered, durable and easy to carry (only 226g) Non hazardous, no chemicals to mix Results presented in line with Bathing Water Guidelines – in levels of green / amber / red Suitable for coastal as well as inland waters, as long as the water body is flowing and has an inlet and and outlet Pair the device with the free app to log test results The devices can be connected to a free app, where results can be logged and changes can be tracked. The app allows users to share their test results across the country, which means that all users can see test results and identify pollution hotspots. Suitable for: surface water, ground water, recreational water, drinking water, including tap water, pool water, rivers, coastal water. Please note, not suitable to test water from stagnant lakes without a flow in and out (like stagnant & still water bodies) or during periods of high river flow. Use it anywhere the water flows safely but not forcefully. Detects: Presence/Absence test; detects a broad spectrum of harmful bacteria including Coliform/E. coli, Enterococci, Salmonella typhi (Typhoid Fever), Leptospira (Weil’s Disease), Pseudomonas, Vibrio (Cholera), Shigella, Legionella etc. Please note, this is a presence/absence test – it show the result in a simple traffic light system, but there is no indication as to what bacteria and how many have been detected. Result displayed with a simple traffic light system: These align with the Bathing Water Guidelines water classifications. GREEN: Low levels of bacteria – low risk ORANGE: Moderate concentration of bacteria – medium risk RED: High concentration of bacteria – high risk Total Test Time: 15 Minutes How to Use:  Power up the device first so it can reach the operating temperature Collect a water sample in a suitable container (not provided) where you want to enter the water to swim, paddle, dip or surf Using the pipette, transfer the correct amount of water from the sample container into the dilution tube (blue-capped) Give it a shake. Then transfer a small amount into the test tube (grey capped). Mix gently. Place the test tube into the Bactiquick device and wait for 13 minutes Results are displayed on the device as a traffic-light system (either green, orange or red) and results can be downloaded to the free Bactiquick App. This starter kit includes:  Step-by-step instructional booklet. Rechargeable testing device, each charge lasts for approx. 10 tests. The lightweight and compact device fits into the palm of your hand. USB-C cable. Battery: rechargeable 2,500 mAh lithium-ion, average of 10 tests on a single charge, takes approx 4 hours to charge to full capacity. 5 Bacteria tests, to be stored in the fridge. Tube opening tool – only included with your first order, please do not discard after use. Warranty: one year guarantee. Purchase additional bacteria reagents / refills Make sure you read the instructions fully before starting tests. Bacteria Reagents: A set of 5 reagents includes: 10x pipettes, 5x dilution tubes (blue capped), 5x test tubes (grey capped). Not to be used as a standalone product. To be stored in fridge between 2°C and 8°C, do not freeze. Protect from long term exposure to light. Discard used bacteria reagents, including pipettes, single use only. Can be disposed in household waste. Use within expiry date. Expiry date usually 15 months. Do not touch or mark the bottom half of the test tubes. Make sure that the tip of the pipettes does not touch any surface to avoid contamination before the test. Only use the sterile consumables provided. Device: Contains lithium-ion battery, do not leave in direct sunlight, in a hot place or very cold. If storing in a car on a hot day, place in shade in boot. Do not put it in passenger compartment. Battery can be damaged if left in cold freezing/conditions. Allow to warm up to room temperature before charging battery. Dispose of the device/battery in accordance with local guidelines. The Bactiquick device is not waterproof so should never be submerged in water or exposed to excessive rain. During testing: make sure device stands upright during test to avoid sample from spilling. Remove the sample as soon as the test is completed, do not leave it in the device once a test is completed. Do not take a water sample directly at a sewage outlet as the treatment (e.g. ultra violet) can impact the results. Instead collect your sample at least 150m away.   Please note: that this is a screening test and can not be used to certify water as safe or unsafe for drinking/swimming. This test kit provides approximate results ONLY when used in strict accordance with instructions. SimplexHealth expressly disclaims any liability resulting from the use of this product, failure to follow instructions, or reliance of test results. This is not a measuring instrument. Store device in a cool, dry place (below 30°C) and away from excess heat and direct sunlight. Store bacteria reagents in the fridge, between 2°C and 8°C, do not freeze. No MSDS required. Keep away from children and pets. Avoid contact of contents of dilution tubes with skin & eyes, do not ingest or expose to acids. Do not consume any water sample, before or after testing. The test result is valid only for the sample tested. It does not guarantee that other parts of the water are free of toxins or toxin levels change after the result is obtained. Natural factors such as wind, currents and similar conditions may quickly and significantly affect  the condition of the water. For semi-quantitative determinations. Made in United Kingdom Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Where Can I Get Test Refills? Purchase online from our website - Buy testing kit (5 pack). Is Bactiquick Reusable? Yes — the Bactiquick device is reusable and is guaranteed to last up to 1 year. The single‑use bacteria testing reagents for river, lake, sea and wild swimming are sold in packs of 5 on our website. Where can I use Bactiquick? Bactiquick delivers highly accurate results for coastal waters, tidal pools and low-flow rivers, and is also suitable for swimming pools and lidos. It’s an ideal river lake sea wild swiming bacteria testing kit for checking sea and sheltered river sites before you go wild swimming. Note: Bactiquick cannot be used for testing water quality in fast-flowing rivers. As a simple rule of thumb for rivers, if the current is too strong to swim in safely, do not use Bactiquick for testing. What Bacteria Does Bactiquick Detect? Traditional faecal indicator bacteria (E. coli and Enterococci) do not detect many other harmful microbes such as Vibrio (cholera), Salmonella (typhoid fever) and Leptospira (Weil’s disease). That means routine monitoring can miss pathogens that cause serious illness after exposure in rivers, lakes, seas or during wild swimming; a dedicated bacteria testing kit for rivers, lake, sea wild swimming bacteria testing kit is therefore essential for better risk assessment. Although UK data are limited, US studies indicate a large proportion of bacterial-related hospital admissions arise from organisms like cyanobacteria, Pseudomonas and Salmonella—agents that can be acquired from contaminated water but are not routinely checked in UK water quality testing. Bactiquick detects these and a broad range of other Gram-negative bacteria, including: Pseudomonas aeruginosa — can infect skin, blood, lungs, the gastrointestinal tract and other sites; infections may be severe or fatal in people with weakened immune systems. Salmonella typhi = Typhoid Fever Acinetobacter baumannii = skin and soft tissue, urinary tract infections, meningitis, bacteremia, and pneumonia Shigella spp =  bacillary dysentery Legionella spp = Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever E.Coli = diarrhoea and more serious illnesses like pneumonia Enterococci = UTIs, bacteremia, and infective endocarditis Leptospira = Weil’s Disease Vibrio = gastroenteritis, but can also infect open wounds and cause sepsis What are the results based on? Bactiquick is a compact bacteria testing kit for river, lake, sea and wild swimming that measures concentrations of Gram-negative bacteria and presents results with an easy traffic-light display based on the Environment Agency’s bathing water quality classifications. Green = ‘Excellent’ and ‘Good’ Orange = ‘Sufficient’ Red = ‘Poor’ What happens after I’ve done a test? After 15 minutes your Bactiquick device will display the result and keep it visible for 30 minutes before powering off to conserve battery. You can open the Bactiquick App at any time to access and save your latest test result for future reference. Ideal for checking river lake sea wild swiming bacteria testing kit samples, Bactiquick stores your most recent readings in the app for easy tracking. How accurate is Bactiquick? Bactiquick is a bacteria testing kit for river, lake and sea wild swimming that delivers highly accurate results, producing only a 4% false-negative rate compared with 7% for Idex and 10% for cultured tests. When and where should I collect my water sample? Bactiquick delivers highly accurate results for coastal waters and rivers. This bacteria testing kit is effective in lakes with inflow and outflow (not in still, stagnant bodies), performs well in tidal pools, and is ideal wherever water is regularly refreshed — making it a reliable choice for river lake sea wild swiming bacteria testing kit needs. What Does the Bactiquick App Do? The Bactiquick App pairs with your Bactiquick device via Bluetooth to record and store your bacteria testing kit results, helping create a real-time map of water quality and pollution hot spots in rivers, lakes and the sea. Ideal for anyone using a river lake sea wild swiming bacteria testing kit, the App also lets you order Test Kits directly and is available for iPhone and Android devices. Is Bactiquick Waterproof? The Bactiquick device isn’t waterproof so shouldn’t ever be submerged in water. How Does the Bactiquick App Work? After downloading and installing the Bactiquick app, open it and follow the on-screen instructions to create your account and set up your profile for river, lake, sea and wild swimming bacteria testing kit use. The app will then prompt you to pair your Bactiquick device so you can start testing water for bacteria before wild swimming in rivers, lakes or the sea. Switch on your Bactiquick device and make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone (usually found in Settings). With your phone close to the Bactiquick device, tap “Search for device.” Within a few seconds the device ID will appear on the app—tap it to connect. When powered on and within range, your Bactiquick device will automatically pair with the app via Bluetooth, making it quick to run bacteria checks for river, lake and sea wild swimming locations. To verify the connection or switch devices, tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the app and select “Connected device.” Can I Get Water Quality Information Elsewhere? Water quality alerts are based on Combined Sewage Overflow (CSO) release data and are typically left in place for 24 hours. Because tides, currents, wind speed and direction constantly change, these alerts are not always an accurate or reliable measure of actual water quality. Occasionally alerts are even triggered by faults in water company telemetry systems rather than by a real sewage release. Whether or not an alert has been issued for your area, you could still be swimming, surfing or paddling in water contaminated with untreated sewage or other bacterial pollutants. Conversely, depending on tides and wind, your usual swim spot may be perfectly clean despite an alert elsewhere. Many locations — especially rivers, lakes and non-designated sea sites — are not routinely tested, and most official testing happens only during the bathing season (May–September). When tests are done, results often take 24 hours or more to be reported, which can be too late to protect swimmers. Right now there’s no simple, widely available way to know immediately whether the river, lake or sea you plan to wild swim in contains dangerous bacteria. That’s why portable river lake sea wild swiming bacteria testing kit solutions are becoming essential for people who want real-time confidence about water safety. How Big Is Bactiquick? Bactiquick is a durable, lightweight, water-resistant bacteria testing kit that fits in the palm of your hand — perfect for river, lake, sea and wild swiming adventures, giving fast, reliable results so you can enjoy open-water swimming with confidence. Weight = 226grams Size = Height 104.14mm, Width 50.5mm, Length 79mm How is Bactiquick Powered? The Bactiquick device is powered by a rechargeable 2,500mAh lithium-ion battery and is supplied with a USB C charging lead. This means you can carry out an average of 10 tests on a single charge and takes aprox 4 hours to charge to full capacity. MPN: BQ-Device-Tests