Drinking water monitoring
The Complete Drinking Water Monitoring Solution
Drinking water systems face a wide range of risks, from accidental pollution and treatment failures to microbiological contamination within distribution networks. Traditional laboratory testing remains essential but often provides results only after an event has occurred.
microLAN’s online monitoring solutions provide continuous insight into water quality conditions across the entire drinking water chain. By combining microbiological activity monitoring with toxicity screening and rapid field investigations, water utilities can detect deviations earlier, respond faster, and strengthen water safety management.
Monitoring Throughout the Drinking Water Chain
Different monitoring objectives require different tools. Together, BACTcontrol, TOXcontrol and TOXmini provide a comprehensive monitoring strategy from source water intake to consumer delivery.
BACTcontrol: Early Warning for Microbiological Risks
BACTcontrol continuously measures bacterial activity in water, providing near real-time information on microbiological changes that conventional laboratory methods may only detect days later.
The system supports:
- Detection of abnormal microbiological growth
- Monitoring of treatment barrier performance
- Verification of biological stability
- Early warning of contamination events
- Support for Water Safety Plans and risk management programs
TOXcontrol: Continuous Toxicity Monitoring
TOXcontrol uses naturally luminescent bacteria to provide continuous toxicity screening of water sources and treatment systems. The system detects unexpected toxic compounds and water quality disturbances before laboratory results become available.
Typical applications include:
- Source water protection
- Chemical spill detection
- Treatment performance verification
- Distribution network security monitoring
- Emergency response preparedness
TOXmini: Flexible Investigation and Verification
TOXmini complements fixed monitoring stations by providing portable toxicity testing for field investigations, optimization studies, complaint handling, and rapid incident response.
This enables utilities to quickly verify alarms, investigate suspected contamination events, and perform targeted assessments where required.
Key Benefits
- Early Warning Detection
- Identify contamination events and water quality deviations before they impact consumers.
- Continuous Monitoring
- Move beyond periodic sampling with 24/7 online surveillance at critical control points.
- Faster Response
- Support informed decision-making during operational incidents and emergency situations.
- Improved Risk Management
- Strengthen Water Safety Plans through continuous verification of treatment performance and distribution network integrity.
- Greater Operational Confidence
- Gain actionable data to improve process control, optimize treatment performance and safeguard water quality throughout the system.
Typical Applications
- Surface water intake protection
- Groundwater abstraction monitoring
- Drinking water treatment plants
- Reservoir and storage facility monitoring
- Finished water quality verification
- Distribution network surveillance
- Emergency response and incident management
- Critical infrastructure protection
Why Choose microLAN?
microLAN delivers a unique combination of online microbiological activity monitoring, toxicity screening, and portable verification tools. Together, these solutions provide a comprehensive early warning system for drinking water utilities.
By monitoring water quality from source to tap, utilities gain greater control, improved operational resilience, and increased confidence in the safety of the water they deliver.
Call to Action
Protect your drinking water system with real-time insight.
Discover how BACTcontrol, TOXcontrol, and TOXmini can strengthen your drinking water monitoring strategy and support proactive water safety management.
Contact microLAN today to discuss your drinking water application
Suggested case studies
- Waternet Amsterdam – Intake protection using TOXcontrol.
- Fairfax Water (USA) – Continuous source water monitoring.
- Prague Waterworks (Czech Republic) – Norovirus contamination event and distribution monitoring with BACTcontrol.
- RO-based Drinking Water Production – Early detection of microbial regrowth caused by methane and ammonium.
- River Monitoring & Event-Based Sampling – Using BACTcontrol to trigger targeted qPCR/NGS analysis after rainfall events.
| Monitoring Point | TOXcontrol | TOXmini | BACTcontrol |
| River Intake Protection | Chemical spill detection | Incident investigation | Fecal contamination trends |
| Reservoir Monitoring | Toxicity screening | Verification testing | Microbial activity monitoring |
| Groundwater Protection | Contamination warning | Field verification | Biological stability assessment |
| Treatment Process Control | Treatment effectiveness | Optimization studies | Barrier performance monitoring |
| Finished Water Quality | Final safety verification | Root-cause investigations | Biological stability control |
| Distribution Network Monitoring | Strategic entry-point monitoring | Complaint response | Early warning for microbial intrusion |
| Emergency Response | Continuous surveillance | Portable investigations | Rapid contamination screening |
