As has been proved, drinking water installations in public buildings such as hospitals, retirement homes, kindergardens, and hotels can be contaminated significantly by hygienically relevant microorganisms. Reasons for this problem are often indoor installations not being operated properly according to recognised standards of good practise, and the use of inappropriate materials which enhance microbial growth. IWW offers leading know-how in the analysis of water and biofilm samples from drinking water installations.
Consulting and services
- Inspection of drinking water installations; localisation of representative sampling sites
- Development and support of remediation measures
- Hygienical assessment of materials from household installations
- Analysis of pathogenic microorganisms in biofilms
- Realisation of hygiene trainings according to VDI 6023 Kat. A and B
- Risk management for drinking water installations
Research and development
Contact persons in the Department of Applied Microbiology:
Dr. Martin Strathmann
Dr. Susanne Grobe