Iron Reducing Bacteria Test

Testing for the presence of this bacteria is the first step in the treatment process.

Iron Reducing Bacteria causes aesthetic problems such as taste, odor, and staining of household fixtures and laundry.
IRB also causes physical issues with its ability to clog, piping, filters, and screens. In addition, this bacteria produces slime and adds a sulfur like smell to the water.

Item # IRB

Turn Around, Time from samples received to reporting.
10 Business Days

Sampling Instructions
1.    Complete the Sample Chain of Custody form.
2.    Use a felt pen to mark the bottle with your name and sampling date.  
3.    Fill the sample bottle to ≥ of the 100ml line with hot or cold water.
4.    Close the bottle tight and swirl gently for a few seconds to mix the sodium thiosulfate neutralizer.

Sample Transport
1.    Deliver or ship samples within 24 hours of sampling.
2.    Protect samples from light,  heat or extreme cold. Cold packs can be used frozen or warm, coolers or insulated containers can be helpful.
3.    Place completed Chain of Custody from the plastic bag the bottle arrived in.
4.    Ship for arrival on Monday–Thursday only to: The Water Guy, 600 Industrial Road 1, Unit 12, Cranbrook BC V1C 4C6Reference Literature