New drinking water analysis programmes
From 1 January 2026, the terms of sanitary control of water are changing. The publication…
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What is bathing water?
Recreational waters are untreated natural waters in which the public bathes and can practise water sports.
- Environmental conditions: temperature, sunshine and weather conditions directly influence the growth of micro-organisms.
- Attendance: daily use of facilities introduces organic matter (sweat, cosmetics, etc.) that alters the water balance.
Managing health risk
The quality of recreational waters changes according to weather conditions, facility attendance and the performance of treatment equipment.
Our laboratory carries out the physico-chemical and microbiological analyses needed to monitor the quality of your water and check the effectiveness of the treatments applied.
With regular monitoring, you manage health risks, secure your facilities and ensure a welcome that meets the requirements of your activity.
Regulations
The quality of bathing water (fresh water and seawater) is assessed using bacteriological indicators, testing for Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci in accordance with instruction No. DGS/EA4/2022/168 of 17 June 2022.
According to the ANSES report on the risk assessment of cyanobacteria and their toxins in fresh water, where the profile of a bathing site requires it, cyanobacteria monitoring must also be carried out.
According to DGS instruction No. DGS/EA4/EA3/2021/76, if the threshold of 10 μg/L of chlorophyll a is exceeded, the cyanobacteria present in the water must be identified. If potentially toxin-producing genera are identified, the cyanobacteria are then counted (results expressed in biovolumes).
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Our expertise
We offer analyses designed to check the regulatory compliance of your foodstuffs.
Bacteriology
Testing for Staphylococci, Escherichia coli, Enterococci and viable bacteria.
Legionella risk
Specific monitoring for spas and swimming pool showers.
Physico-chemical parameters
pH, turbidity, free and combined chlorine, stabilisers.
Disinfection by-products
Analysis of trihalomethanes (THMs) and chloramines
Regulation
Our regulatory team supports you in assessing the compliance of your products, with daily monitoring of current regulations and directives, draft texts and standards.
Our experts Céline and Aurélie are ready to help.
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Audit
Carry out an auditA comprehensive quality audit to assess your production practices and ensure product compliance. Our experts provide tailored recommendations to optimise your processes and reduce risks.
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Traceability
Discover our toolWe help you implement effective traceability systems to ensure transparency throughout the cereal production chain. You can track each batch from cultivation to final use.
Logistics
Our national coverage, combined with a fleet of tri-temperature vehicles compliant with NF X15-140, ensures a controlled cold chain and sample transport under optimal conditions.
Phytocontrol’s sampling technicians are all qualified to carry out physico-chemical and microbiological sampling in accordance with the following standards:
- FD T90-520: sampling technique for the health monitoring of drinking water.
- FD T90-521: sampling technique for the health monitoring of swimming pool and bathing water.
- FD T90-522: sampling technique for Legionella testing in water.
Every sample benefits from real-time traceability, from collection or sampling through to analysis.
Optimising our routes helps reduce our environmental impact while ensuring a responsive, high-performance service.
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Whether you manage a network, run an industrial site or operate a farm, we help you ensure the sustainability and compliance of your resource.
When you manage a water sports centre, you know that water quality can change quickly depending on the weather or periods of high attendance. We need to know where we stand to welcome our customers with complete peace of mind. Analytical monitoring gives us this visibility and helps us make the right decisions at the right time.
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We drive your projects forward with tailor-made solutions and close support. Technical expertise, full traceability and rigorous compliance: we turn your constraints into performance levers.
Our experts are committed to helping you:
- Secure your production with high-precision analyses.
- Control your traceability, from raw material to finished product.
- Anticipate regulatory changes to ensure your compliance.
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Phytocontrol is accredited by COFRAC and holds specific approvals from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of the Environment for water sampling and analysis.
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