Explore our library of webinars, case studies and articles designed to help you solve microbial challenges with clarity and confidence. From practical how-tos to in-depth research, these resources give you the knowledge to make better decisions, faster.
Seeing what other tests can’t: How EPCOR used ATP monitoring to strengthen drinking water operations
For drinking water utilities, keeping biologically stable water all the way to the customer’s tap is a daily challenge. Even with strong treatment processes, changes in temperature, flow, or stagnation can trigger microbial regrowth inside the distribution system. Traditionally, operators have relied on heterotrophic plate counts (HPCs) and disinfectant residuals to flag issues, but these […]
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Rapid, trusted solutions for ballast water testing
Meet ballast water regulatory requirements with our efficient, versatile and accurate testing solution, measuring all fractions within 20 minutes.
Luminultra’s on-board testing solution is the result of a robust 6-year R&D program and has been validated extensively by customers in real-world applications. It’s used by shipowners, shipyards and laboratories worldwide.
Helping you navigate ballast water testing regulations
The introduction of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens to new environments through ballast water poses a significant threat to our oceans.
To mitigate the risk, the International Marine Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Management Convention and the United States Coast Guard have developed strict regulations for ballast water management and discharge. All ships must meet these standards by 2024.
But installing a ballast water treatment system is a significant and costly undertaking, as is learning a new testing protocol to self-monitor ballast water.
We’re here to help.
Why service providers and ship owners trust LuminUltra’s testing solution
- Cost-effective: Save significantly by taking your testing out of the lab and bringing it onboard.
- Flexible: One piece of equipment gives you the tools to test multiple applications on your vessel.
- Accurate: Measure all viable and living microorganisms.
- Fast: Get results in 20 minutes, rather than days or weeks.
Real-world validation, real-world results
Our BQUA PLUS Ballast Water Monitoring Kit has been validated extensively in real-world applications by customers, such as manufacturers, port authorities and laboratories.
Ankron Water Services, a marine testing and consulting company, assessed the Luminultra BQUA PLUS Ballast Water Monitoring Kit to determine its suitability to perform rapid and accurate commissioning testing for ballast water management systems.
Learn how LuminUltra’s testing method saves time, reduces costs, and ensures compliance with International Maritime Organization regulations.
Testing prevents the spread of invasive species
With more than 4,000 different organisms found in a ship’s ballast water tank, monitoring is vital to prevent the spread of these invasive species — and why the IMO requires all sizes of ballast organisms to be monitored.
These organisms are broken down into three categories, known as the ballast water regulatory fractions:
- Bacteria (i.e., the 3 indicator microbes: E. coli, V. cholera, Enterococi)
- Organisms of between 10-50µm (e.g., phytoplankton and micro-zooplankton)
- Organisms greater than 50µm (e.g., zooplankton and phytoplankton)
Luminultra has the only ballast water test kit that can provide indicative analysis on each of the three regulatory fractions.
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Get a precise view into your microbes with 2nd Generation ATP®
Luminultra’s ballast water test kit uses 2nd Generation ATP® to measure the living organisms in your ballast water.
It’s an integral part of a Ballast Water Management Plan. The kit includes:
- A three-membrane microfiltration system to separate organisms by fraction size category (bacteria greater than 50 µm; between 10 and 50 µm; less than 10 µm)
- An extraction method that ensures complete extraction of the cellular ATP present in marine organisms, including those protected by a mineral shell, a rigid exoskeleton or a tough outer wall (crustaceans, diatoms, microalgae, etc.)
- A second-generation microbiological analysis kit designed to detect ATP in high-salt samples (up to 300‰ NaCl or 300 PSU)
- Portable equipment to perform the test
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Seeing what other tests can’t: How EPCOR used ATP monitoring to strengthen drinking water operations
For drinking water utilities, keeping biologically stable water all the way to the customer’s tap is a daily challenge. Even with strong treatment processes, changes in temperature, flow, or stagnation can trigger microbial regrowth inside the distribution system. Traditionally, operators have relied on heterotrophic plate counts (HPCs) and disinfectant residuals to flag issues, but these […]
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Luminultra strengthens position in European water diagnostics market with strategic acquisition of GL Biocontrol
The acquisition marks Luminultra’s eighth in eight years – each one a targeted step toward building a more comprehensive, client-focused solutions portfolio.
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Relay™ by Luminultra
Relay™ is a value-add software tool that simplifies and guides your ATP testing, available at no cost to all customers.
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Diagnosing inefficient biological phosphorus removal
By leveraging Luminultra’s mail-in GeneCount services, a wastewater treatment plant was able to identify the underlying causes of poor biological phosphorus removal in one of their two bioreactors.
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Measuring living biomass in bioreactors with ATP monitoring
Bioreactors harness the ability of naturally-occurring microorganisms to break down environmental contaminants discharged from cities and industries.
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Understanding loss of nitrification at a refinery wastewater treatment plant using 16S rRNA sequencing
A refinery wastewater treatment plant was monitored over several years to investigate the loss of complete nitrification.
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Identifying contaminated groundwater wells with ATP testing
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Why you should pay attention to biofilms
Understanding the complexity of biofilms and their impact on systems
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Biomass inventory management using 2nd Generation ATP®
The activated sludge process is used to concentrate the biomass which naturally degrades carbonaceous substances found in most industrial and municipal waste waters.
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