Services
Water Testing
Ensuring safe, compliant water for every industry.
Our water microbiological testing verifies the safety and quality of all critical water sources, including potable (drinking), process (production), and environmental water.
SMT LABS provide an extensive range of methodologies, such as:
Potable & Drinking Water
Typical Enumeration Tests:
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- Total Plate Count
- Coliforms
- Escherichia coli
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Pseudomonas species
- Faecal Coliforms
- Enterococci
- Clostridium perfringens (Johannesburg only)
- Clostridium perfringens spores (Johannesburg only)
- Yeast and Mould (Unaccredited)
- Staphylococcus aureus (Unaccredited)
- Enterobacteriaceae (Unaccredited)
- Campylobacter species (Detection) (Unaccredited)
Pathogens and Detection Tests:
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- Salmonella species
- Listeria monocytogenes Detection
- Listeria species Detection
- Escherichia coli O157 Detection (Cape Town only)
- Shigella species (Detection) (Cape Town only)
- Alicyclobacillus species (Detection , Cape Town only)
- Alicyclobacillus species (Enumeration, Cape Town only)
- Vibrio species (Detection) (Cape Town only)
- Cronobacter species (Detection) (Cape Town only)
Sea Water (Cape Town)
Typical Enumeration Tests:
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- Total Plate Count
- Coliforms
- Escherichia coli
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Pseudomonas species
- Faecal Coliforms
- Enterococci
- Clostridium perfringens
- Clostridium perfringens spores
- Yeast and Mould (Unaccredited)
- Staphylococcus aureus (Unaccredited)
- Enterobacteriaceae (Unaccredited)
Pathogens and Detection Tests:
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- Salmonella species
- Listeria monocytogenes Detection
- Listeria species Detection
- Escherichia coli O157 Detection
- Shigella species (Detection)
- Alicyclobacillus species (Detection)
- Alicyclobacillus species (Enumeration)
- Vibrio species (Detection)
- Cronobacter species (Detection)



Why Choose SMT LABS?
Industry-Leading Speed
Results in as little as 3 days for positive release, consistently beating average turnaround times.
Trusted Accreditation
SANAS and DoA approved, ensuring full compliance.
True Partnership
Nation-wide footprint with personal, expert support whenever you need it.
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Fast, accredited testing tailored to your needs.
Tell us what you need tested, and our team will guide you to the right methods. From food safety to water and environmental monitoring, we’ll provide a clear, competitive quote and outline any other requirements.



