VUT Water and Food Testing Laboratory
The VUT Water & Food Testing Laboratory, established in 2007 and rebranded in 2022, provides specialized microbiological and chemical analysis for the water and food sectors.Â
VUT Water and Food Testing Laboratory
Established in 2007 as a consulting and testing laboratory specialising in microbiological and chemical analysis, the lab was created to offer services to the water and food sectors. Formerly known as AMBIO Environmental, the laboratory was rebranded by VUT in 2022 and is now known as the VUT Water & Food Testing Laboratory.
The VUT Water & Food Testing Laboratory continues to provide prompt, efficient, and reliable services to its clientele through its dedicated and competent staff. The laboratory is ideally located at the Y-Block on the Vanderbijlpark campus of the Vaal University of Technology.
Microbial and chemical analysis of all types of water (tap water, bottled water, borehole water, river water, industrial and sewage effluents), conducted according to the SANS 241-1:2015 drinking water standard.
Determination of fats, oils, and greases in water and food samples.
Food pathogen detection – Listeria, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli.
Production and sales of VUT-branded Reverse Osmosis water (VUTAQUA).
The VUT Water and Food Testing Laboratory Environmental Management (Pty) Ltd is a highly specialised laboratory that provides chemical, microbiological, and analytical support to the following sectors:
Water and wastewater industries
Local municipalities
Personal and investigative testing
Food and beverage industries
