The startup develops a patented accelerated coliphage indicator test for assessing the microbiological quality of water, enabling rapid detection of viruses that cause waterborne diseases. Their product line includes biological materials and user-friendly kits, providing clients with effective tools for environmental water testing.
Funding
$4.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Current methods for assessing water quality rely on bacterial indicators, which have limitations in detecting viral pathogens and can be time-consuming, often requiring more than one working day to yield results. This delay can hinder timely interventions to prevent waterborne disease outbreaks.
Solution
Bluephage provides rapid, easy-to-use kits for the detection and enumeration of coliphages, which serve as viral indicators, in water samples. Their patented technology allows for microbial water quality assessment with results available in under 6.5 hours, significantly faster than traditional methods. The kits are designed for use with basic laboratory equipment and offer both presence/absence and quantitative results, aiding in the determination of safe drinking water.
Target Audience
The primary customers are water industry professionals, environmental testing laboratories, and public health organizations responsible for monitoring and ensuring water quality.
Features
- Patented technology for rapid detection and enumeration of coliphages in water.
- Results available in less than 6.5 hours.
- Designed for use with basic laboratory equipment.
- High sensitivity with a low limit of detection (1 pfu/100 mL).
- Available in formats compliant with ISO and US-EPA standard methods.
- Biological material can be stored at -20°C, with other components stored at room temperature.
- Provides both presence/absence and quantitative test results.
- Compatible with a streamlined digital water quality testing app.