DisinfectionCheck
 

A disease-free cultivation system is essential for every greenhouse horticulture business. But how can you be sure that your disinfection system is performing effectively? DisinfectionCheck provides insight into the microbiological quality of the water both before and after treatment, allowing you to verify the effectiveness of your disinfection process.

By comparing water samples taken before and after the disinfection unit, DisinfectionCheck helps identify whether microorganisms are being adequately controlled, reducing the risk of disease spread within the cultivation system and supporting healthy crop production.

What is Disinfectant Check? 

Disinfectant Check assesses whether a greenhouse water disinfection system is performing effectively and whether the water is being adequately disinfected. The analysis evaluates both the technical performance of the system and the microbiological quality of the water, providing confidence that pathogens are being effectively removed.

By analysing water samples before and after disinfection, Disinfectant Check helps verify the effectiveness of the treatment process and supports a disease-free growing system.

Why use DisinfectionCheck? 

A disinfection system that is not performing optimally may allow pathogens to pass through unnoticed. This increases the risk of root diseases, blockages and crop losses. DisinfectionCheck helps prevent problems from accumulating by providing clear insight into the effectiveness of your water disinfection process.

The analysis supports compliance with certification requirements and helps ensure that recirculation water can be safely reused within the cultivation system. In an industry that is becoming increasingly dependent on closed water systems, DisinfectionCheck provides confidence, control and peace of mind.

How is DisinfectantCheck used? 

During a Disinfectant Check, the key components of the disinfection system are evaluated, including dosage, contact time, flow rate, temperature (where applicable) and the overall performance of the system. In addition, the water is tested microbiologically for parameters such as E. coli, coliform bacteria, enterococci, the aerobic colony count, and fungi/yeasts.

The results show whether the disinfection process is effective and identify opportunities for optimisation, helping to maintain a safe and disease-free growing environment.

When should you use DisinfectionCheck?

DisinfectionCheck is ideal when you work with recirculation systems, experience increased disease pressure, or have concerns about the performance of your disinfection unit.

It is also recommended during seasonal start-up, after system maintenance, when water flows are modified, or in preparation for certification audits. In these situations, verifying the effectiveness of your disinfection system helps ensure that pathogens are being adequately controlled and that recirculation water can be reused safely.

Many growers choose to carry out DisinfectionCheck at least once a year as part of their routine water quality and crop health management programme.