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Follow on Google News | Geosyntec Recommends Use of Validated Lab in MST Study DesignSource Molecular Corporation outlined its laboratory's capabilities in microbial source tracking at a brown bag event sponsored by Geosyntec Consultants in California earlier this month.
Mr. Steets provided guidance on identification and control of urban bacteria sources as well as guidance on microbial source tracking (MST). He shared good practices of MST study design such as utilizing local knowledge and historical data; careful attention to proper sample collection procedures; and careful attention to quality assurance and quality control procedures. Mr. Steets explained that knowing the sources of bacteria matter because not all sources represent the same public health threat. Mr. Steets said poorly planned MST investigations result in inconclusive and unsatisfying results, as well as wasted money and unmet objectives. He emphasized on the need for clear study objectives and proper study design in order to maximize likelihood of achieving desired outcomes. “Strive for value in your analytical designs. Don’t strive of the lowest costs,” Mr. Steets told attendees who are representatives from San Mateo, Regional Water Quality Control Board, City of San Jose, water districts, public utilities commission, non-government organizations, and environmental laboratories. Source Molecular Corporation’ Source Molecular, the largest commercial MST laboratory in the world, has been proficiency- “We are [also] the only commercial laboratory to participate in the California water quality bacteria source tracking guide document [California’ Source Molecular has worked with many water managers in cities, counties, utilities, water districts, state regulators, and NGOs across the country on their source identification projects. Source Molecular has also partnered with numerous engineering and consultation firms, as well as other environmental laboratories by providing its much-needed expertise on MST analysis. End
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