25ITB1503615A-JWT Colilert Reagent 24 & Colilert Reagent 18 Supplies

Fulton County, Georgia "County" In order to maintain healthy and safe environments relating to the provision of clean drinking water and healthy rivers and streams, the County is required to collect and analyze water samples monthly for total coliforms and E. coli. Colilert® -24 and Colilert®-18 reagents are the EPA-approved product for Standard Method 9223, which is used in the detection of total coliforms and E. coli. Colilert® -24 reagent detects total coliforms and E. coli in water/wastewater samples within 24 hours. Colilert®-18 reagent detects total coliforms and E. coli in water/wastewater samples within 18 hours. The County is required, under its drinking water permit, to collect and analyze samples each month for total coliforms and E. coli. In addition, this method is used to analyze fecal coliform samples, which is required under the County¿s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Failure to do so would subject the County to fines and penalties levied by Georgia¿s Environmental Protection Division or the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. Colilert® -24 and Colilert®-18 reagents are required because they are compatible with existing County-owned lab equipment.