Adenosine Triphosphate

• Introduction
• Why is ATP Important ?
• How is ATP measured ?
• Where can I use ATP Testing ?
• Why Choose ATP Testing ?
• Getting started with ATP Testing
• Equipment
• ATP Measurements
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Water & Wastewater Biological Testing

Introduction

At LuminUltra™, our business is the supply of Innovative Biological Monitoring Technologies to any industry or public water or wastewater operation interested in measuring microorganisms. Our main product line focuses on the rapid measurement of microorganisms through detection of a molecule called Adenosine Triphosphate, or ATP.

ATP is a molecule found only in and around living cells, and as such it gives an interference-free measure of biological concentration and health. And, because the results are available in minutes, our products also provide you with peace of mind.

Use ATP as the first line of defense for detecting microorganisms in water applications, or as the critical control parameter for optimizing cost-efficiency in wastewater treatment processes!

Browse through the following sections to learn more about the basics of ATP

 

What is Adenosine Triphosphate?

Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP, is a molecule so central to microbial life that its measurement is directly related to biomass energy level. ATP is an energy carrier located within living biological cells that manages all biological functions, such as food consumption, maintenance, and reproduction. Like any living creature on Earth, microorganisms require ATP to survive - without it, there would be no life!