Projectparts

A. Establishment of evaluation standards/ risk analysis

• Concept development, determination of sampling points
• Sampling
• Detection:
• Culture (basis for the evaluation of results of molecular biological based detection methods)
• Real-time PCR

B. Technology development

• PCR/Array: Realization of a laboratory prototype of a mobile system for a nucleic acid based detection and classification of active microorganisms, consists of PCR and microarray (electrical DNA-chip)
• On-line fluorescence: nucleic-acid based real-time detection and classification based on multiplex PCR
• Isolation of microorganisms for Raman spectroscopy, for this purpose the pathogens have to be intact after isolation from drinking water

C. Communication and scheduling

• Risk management:
• supply of a data communication- and software solution which suit to the requirements of risk management
• risk management consulting
• evaluation of new technologies
• practical trials
• Scheduling: recognition of hygiene problems of drinking water, evaluation of risks and reactions