Weas Engineering

The microbiology lab at Weas Engineering has been specifically designed to process environmental samples suspected of harboring Legionella. Specialized sample containers are provided to our customers for collection of samples from potable water systems (bulk water and surface swabs) and cooling tower water. Samples that arrive at our laboratory are immediately processed and results can be reported in as few as 4 business days. Weas Engineering adheres to the methods recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for the detection of Legionella. These methods involve a series of steps including concentration of samples that contain few bacteria, selective suppression of non-Legionella bacteria, viable culture and serological confirmation of Legionella. Optional services include having our team consult with you if assistance interpreting test results and/or remediating your systems is required.