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LOVELAND, Colo., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Hach® (www.hach.com), a global leader in water analysis and LuminUltra (luminultra.com), a global leader in biological diagnostic testing, have partnered to offer the world s first rapid, on-site testing solution for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. The partnership is a direct response to consumer and community need for same-day test results and accessible, cost-efficient solutions.
LuminUltra Logo Hach s mission is to ensure water quality for people around the world. When the pandemic hit, Hach immediately looked to see if there was a way that we could help fight the spread. Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) was the logical area for us to contribute, says James Harbridge, Business Development Manager for Hach. This partnership with LuminUltra enabled us to quickly bring a product to market with the potential to help slow virus spread.