BQUA Plus Test Kit for Ballast Water
Ensure ballast water compliance with the BQUA Plus Monitoring Kit. Rapid, accurate microbial count testing in just 20 minutes for environmental protection.
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Quench-Gone21 Wastewater (QG21W) Test Kit
LuminUltra Wastewater Test Kit (QG21W): Gain insights into biomass for cost-saving and efficient wastewater treatment plant operations. Prevent upsets and streamline processes.
Understanding loss of nitrification at a refinery wastewater treatment plant using 16S rRNA sequencing
This research highlights the utility of advanced biomass characterization in refinery wastewater treatment to understand process upsets and identify shifts within the microbial community that are contributing to changes in treatment performance.
Natural Systems Utilities and LuminUltra partner to ensure water reuse quality
Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) has partnered with LuminUltra to develop a water quality monitoring tool for the water reuse industry.
LuminUltra participates in innovative wastewater surveillance pilot project at Toronto Pearson
LuminUltra has partnered with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to perform wastewater surveillance testing at Pearson International Airport.
LuminUltra sees increased demand for innovative BQUA kit to deliver ballast water treatment system commissioning testing
FREDERICTON, CANADA, Dec. 8, 2022 – LuminUltra, the global leader in applied molecular diagnostics, has seen significant increase in demand of its ATP BQUA... Read More
Protect your waterways with Microbial Source Tracking (MST)
Discover how LuminUltra’s DNA-based Microbial Source Tracking can identify specific sources of fecal contamination in fresh and waste water.
Industrial Wastewater
Save time, optimize operating costs, and manage treatment process risks with accurate, real-time microbiological wastewater testing solutions
Ready for new ballast water regulations?
LuminUltra works with ship operators, labs and PSCs who have requirements to test Ballast water for self-monitoring and compliance.
Protecting our waterways: how to leverage Microbial Source Tracking for fecal contamination management
Learn how to design and implement effective practices to control fecal contamination and improve water quality with Microbial Source Tracking.
BQUA Plus test kit evaluation for a local port authority ballast water policy
Learn why the LuminUltra BQUA PLUS Ballast Water Monitoring Kit is a suitable indicative analysis tool for commissioning testing of ballast water management systems (BWMS)
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CEO Pat Whalen named Water’s Next Business Leader of the year
LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. CEO Pat Whalen was named 2022 Business Leader of the year by Water’s Next at the Canadian Water Summit
The future of wastewater surveillance and how it can protect public health
What we can learn from international approaches to public health monitoring and the future of wastewater surveillance.
Where next? Wastewater-based epidemiology as a tool for antimicrobial resistant pathogen surveillance
Wastewater extracts from the GeneCount® SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Test Kit were analyzed for antimicrobial resistance markers.
SARS-CoV-2 and the future of wastewater-based epidemiology
The future of wastewater-based epidemiology is in localized testing with accessible technology, and it’s already here.
BQUA PLUS validation for commissioning testing of ballast water management systems
Learn why the LuminUltra BQUA PLUS Ballast Water Monitoring Kit is a suitable indicative analysis tool for commissioning testing of ballast water management systems (BWMS)
LuminUltra continues to advance COVID-19 wastewater testing
LuminUltra has been awarded funding to develop a next generation rapid-result portable detection device for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater.
LuminUltra’s innovative COVID-19 wastewater test used in pilot program at U.S. correctional facilities
20 correctional facilities in the U.S. are using LuminUltra Technologies’ innovative wastewater testing solution to detect the virus that causes COVID-19.
LuminUltra wins new CDC wastewater testing contract, which includes detection of the Omicron and Delta variants
LuminUltra Technologies Inc. is partnering with the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) to collect and test wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as genetic mutations associated with the Omicron and Delta variants.
Improve your process with rapid, accurate and portable wastewater testing solutions
Is your process running at peak performance? Most wastewater operational challenges – bulking, upsets, excessive costs, and non-compliance – stem from inaccurate measurements of... Read More
Wastewater epidemiology for the fight against COVID-19
Wastewater epidemiology gives health authorities the tools they need to pinpoint which communities are most affected and to make informed, science-based decisions about next... Read More
LuminUltra named 2021 Company of the Year by Water Canada
FREDERICTON, NB, June 16, 2021 – LuminUltra has been named “2021 Company of the Year” by Water Canada’s Water’s Next awards program, which recognizes... Read More
Using 2nd Generation ATP® to perform wastewater process audits
Learn how a pulp and paper plant resolved variances in biomass concentration and stress levels during wastewater process audit with ATP testing.
Hach and LuminUltra partner to deliver first rapid test for SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater
Hach® and LuminUltra have partnered to offer the world’s first rapid, on-site testing solution for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater.
Ballast Water Management
To mitigate the risk of invasive species, all ships must meet the IMO regulatory standards for ballast water management by 2024. We can help.
What is COVID-19 wastewater testing? Questions and answers from the experts
What is COVID-19 wastewater testing? How does it work, and who can benefit from it? Get answers to questions about this vital early-warning system.
Research project to track presence of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia wastewater
Researchers across Nova Scotia are launching a project aimed at detecting the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19 in human wastewater, helping to identify the potential presence of the virus quickly and before it can spread.
Case study: Validating your ballast water management system
Download our case study to learn how a BWMS manufacturer saved time and money with rapid, portable, easy-to-use 2nd Generation ATP testing, ultimately making their system more cost competitive.
Using ATP and NGS to monitor the nitrification process at an industrial wastewater treatment plant
Use ATP and NGS data to monitor nitrification treatment processes. This data helps to identify optimum conditions for ammonia oxidizing bacteria.
LuminUltra files patent for the world’s first rapid, on-site COVID-19 wastewater testing solution
A Research Collaboration Between LuminUltra, Dalhousie University and Halifax Water Demonstrates Wastewater Data Is a Powerful Tool. Read more.
The ‘quiet pandemic’ — how Legionella bacteria can thrive in stagnant water systems
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that many people have forgotten about Legionella, which has been described as a “quiet... Read More
Nitrification Management in Drinking Water Distribution Systems
Webinar on demand Nitrification Management in Drinking Water Distribution Systems What to expect Nitrifying bacteria are notoriously difficult to measure and do not appear... Read More
Using NGS to Optimize and Troubleshoot Wastewater Treatment Systems
Webinar on demand Using NGS to Optimize and Troubleshoot Wastewater Treatment Systems What to expect: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data can be difficult to interpret,... Read More
How to achieve your wastewater treatment goals with ATP testing
Chemical engineer Dave Tracy provides insights into this common question, and provides resources on how to build a testing routine that works for you.... Read More
Industrial Process Water
Diagnose and solve industrial water contamination problems within hours with LuminUltra’s fast, accurate qPCR and ATP microbial monitoring solutions.
Understanding the ballast water fractions
Ballast water monitoring is vital to preventing the spread of invasive species With more than 4,000 different organisms found in a ship’s ballast water... Read More
Rapid Identification and Troubleshooting of a Wastewater Upset Event
Learn how 2nd Generation ATP testing was used at a WWTP to identify and troubleshoot a wastewater upset event, saving thousands in labour costs.
Mitigating Capital Upgrades to a Wastewater Treatment Plant Using DNA Sequencing
Learn how microbial DNA analysis identified unknown underlying treatment issues at a WWTP, saving them from making unnecessary expensive upgrades.
Invasive Marine Species and Ballast Water Management: The Past and Future
Understanding the microbial content of a ship’s ballast water is critical. As the guidelines laid out in the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention are... Read More
International Maritime Organization Answers Questions About The Ballast Water Management Convention
The Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) entered into force globally on September 8, 2017. In a recent document, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) responded... Read More
Water Industry Veteran Heiner Markhoff Joins Board of Global Microbial Solutions Leader LuminUltra
Veteran water treatment and waste management industry CEO Heiner Markhoff is now contributing his vast knowledge to LuminUltra Technologies
How Cape Town’s Successful Water Conservation Measures Created Unexpected Problems
Water conservation will be among the most critical issues that mankind faces in the future, and nowhere has this been clearer than Cape Town,... Read More
Ballast Water 101
Ballast water contains many marine organisms — bacteria, larvae, and plankton — that when dumped can survive and invade ecosystems.
Quiz Time! Time to Test Your Water Smarts
Quiz time! As we continue to grow and offer advanced microbial services, we’re paying close attention to other scientific advances that will shape... Read More
Why “Raw Water” May Not Be as Pure as You Think – The Risks of “All-Natural” Raw Water
Over the past several years, we’ve seen a drastic increase in the demand for all-natural products across several industries. Consumers are becoming more... Read More
Hospital Water Safety Audit
Our ATP test assessed the risk of microbial contamination and accumulation such as Legionella and E. coli - developing an effective managment program.
Can Microbial-based Metalworking Fluids Outperform Traditional Water-based Fluids?
A 2017 study presents a paradigm shift by demonstrating the effectiveness of microbial-based vs. water-based MWFs.... Read More
Amazing Water Resources
If you find it easiest to understand a new concept through some type of visualization, you’re not alone. If you happen to be... Read More
How Can You Quickly Implement ATP Monitoring in Your Drinking Water System?
You’ve likely heard of ATP technology, but may not have had the time to fully explore the value it can bring to your existing... Read More