The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) will be holding a seminar and debate Wednesday 25th March 2015 in Central London entitled "Managing Cryptosporidium: Sharing Wisdom" and ALS Environmental will be one of the event sponsors and have an exhibition presence. The CIWEM is the only independent, chartered professional body with an integrated approach to environmental, social and cultural issues.

There are many species of Cryptosporidium that infect humans and animals. The parasite is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time and chlorine concentrations used to treat potable drinking water have little to no effect on the parasite. ALS Environmental are able to offer UKAS ISO 17025:2005 and DWTS accredited analysis for Cryptosporidium from our laboratories in Coventry and Wakefield.

This seminar will bring together representatives who have first-hand experience of managing an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis or have been involved with a significant incident involving actual or potential detections of Cryptosporidium in drinking water supplies.

Jane Thompson, Microbiology Manager for Cryptosporidium and Giardia at ALS Environmentals Drinking Water "Centre of Excellence" in Wakefield, comments in regards to the CIWEM event:

Cryptospiridiosis outbreaks from Drinking Water from public and private supplies have the potential to impact on large populations particularly the immuno-compromised and subsequently lead to severe and protracted illness. The hardiness of the organism, resistance to traditional disinfection techniques such as chlorination make this a highly important organism for analysis.

ALS Environmental have first hand experience of the analysis of outbreak samples. Our ISO 17025 methodologies can detect Cryptosporidium in a variety of matrices, including drinking and recreational waters, using the latest techniques such as IMS (Immuno magnetic seperation) and fluorescent microscopy.

The CIWEM event will see leading experts share their knowledge and intelligence on the latest research that can assist with management and prevention of Cryptosporidium in drinking water supplies.

If you would like more information on ALS Environmental and our Cryptosporidium, or other Microbiological analysis (including MALDI-ToF Confirmations) please contact us or call your Customer Service Co-ordinator on 02476 42 12 13.