Bactiquick gives you lab-spec results at the water’s edge. This is the revolutionary 15-minute early-warning system for water utilities, citizen scientists and water users.
Traditional coastal and river water testing takes up to 72 hours. By the time you get a result, the water – and the risk to public health and local economies – has already moved on.
Bactiquick changes that with a handheld device that’s easy to use, low cost and delivers rapid lab-spec results. Multi-award-winning and patented in 23 countries, Bactiquick is already trusted by UK water utilities, citizen scientists and recreational water users. They include 10 UK water companies who use it for real-time monitoring, with engagement from the Environment Agency and MPs.
Read more about the Bactiquick water-testing revolution and how to get 50% off Bactiquick for a limited time.
Why are we still testing yesterday's water?
Results in 15 minutes
Low cost: device £300, tests £28
Handheld, easy to use, no lab required
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Detects more bacteria than most lab tests
Multi-award-winning, patented in 23 countries
Real-time results, real-time decisions
Customer reviews
Customer reviews
The Bactiquick test system is easy to use, and we have trained a number of volunteers and citizen scientists to use it. The rapid results are a huge bonus, allowing near real-time data, compared with other analysis methods.

The Bactiquick test system is easy to use, and we have trained a number of volunteers and citizen scientists to use it. The rapid results are a huge bonus, allowing near real-time data, compared with other analysis methods.

A rapid, quantitative test for faecal coliforms is a game-changer for assessing bathing water quality because it gives real public health protection.
Follow the data with the WIN app
We're building WIN – the world's first real-time environmental bio-intelligence network. We’re turning every Bactiquick water-quality test result into a live, collective and predictive picture of water quality across the world.

