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Instructions For Use

How-To Video

About the Product

Read all instructions before use

Watersafe® Bacteria Test – laboratory-grade precision at home. This test can detect bacteria levels as low as 1 CFU per mL, for your peace of mind. Easy to use and reliable, Watersafe® is your go-to solution for accurate, at-home water quality testing.

Precautions and Warnings

  • Do not open the vial prior to use
  • Do not reuse any components of the test kit

Storage

  • Store at room temperature (10-30°C/50-86°F)
  • Do not use after expiration date on packaging
  • Keep away from direct sunlight

Step by Step Instructions

Step # 1

Carefully twist off cap and fill to 5 mL line.

DO NOT OVERFILL and DO NOT SPILL the bacterial growth powder in the vial.

Step # 2

Replace the cap and twist on tightly.

Shake the vial vigorously for 20 seconds.

Step # 3

Place the capped vial upright at temperatures between 70-98.6°F in a stable location where it will not be disturbed.

☀️Avoid direct sunlight to ensure accurate results.

Step # 4

The test may turn yellow in as soon as 6 hours, indicating the presence of bacteria.

To confirm a negative result, wait 48 hours to ensure the vial remains purple, which indicates that no bacteria were detected.

Step by Step Instructions

Step # 1

Carefully twist off cap and fill to 5 mL line.

DO NOT OVERFILL and DO NOT SPILL the bacterial growth powder in the vial.

Step # 2

Replace the cap and twist on tightly.
Shake the vial vigorously for 20 seconds.

Step # 3

Place the capped vial upright at temperatures between
70-98.6°F in a stable location where it will not be disturbed.

☀️Avoid direct sunlight to ensure accurate results.

Step # 4

The test may turn yellow in as soon as 6 hours, indicating the presence of bacteria.

To confirm a negative result, wait 48 hours to ensure the vial remains purple, which indicates that no bacteria were detected.

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Please note that Watersafe® is a screening test and cannot be used to certify water as safe or unsafe. Watersafe® provides approximate results ONLY when used in strict accordance with instructions. Silver Lake Research Corporation expressly disclaims any liability resulting from use of this product, failure to follow instructions, or reliance on test results.

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