Water Systems Hygiene - Early Detection - Hygiene Compliance
Online Biofilm Monitoring for Water Systems and Industrial Hygiene
Early detection for water hygiene and biofilm control.
Biofilm is a hygiene, compliance and infrastructure risk. Monitoring turns cleaning into a targeted, evidence-based decision.
Why It Matters
Biofilm Isn't Innocent
Undetected biofilm drives contamination risk, corrosion, inefficiency and compliance problems. Early detection matters.
What Is Biofilm?
Biofilm is not just dirt - it's a living, self-defending bacterial layer.
Biofilm is a living bacterial layer that becomes harder to remove as it matures. Early detection is the key control point.
Our Service
From Detection to Hygiene Compliance
Biofilm sensing, monitoring and compliance records.
Biofilm Sensing
Certified in-line sensing for early biofilm formation in pipes, tanks and cooling infrastructure.
Digital Twin & Monitoring Platform
A live monitoring view combining biofilm data, process context and cleaning history.
Cleaning Optimization
Trend analysis to support better-timed cleaning and intervention.
Audit & Compliance Pack
Structured evidence for audits, hygiene control and operational reporting.
The problem
Understanding the Impact of Bacterial Biofilm Development and the Role of Biofilm Sensors.
Biofilm causes corrosion, fouling, energy loss and downtime. Early detection reduces cleaning cost and process risk.
Sensor Types
4 types of biofilm sensors for different applications
Our sensors monitor the bio-electrochemical signal produced by bacteria. This signal is directly linked to the biological activity of bacteria, and it is proportional to the surface area covered by biofilm. Therefore, the system monitors just living bacteria, not other kinds of fouling (e.g. mineral deposit, fats, proteins, etc.).
A Biofilm Monitoring System includes one or more sensors, connected to a data acquisition system (PLC, DCS, PC, etc.) through the standard communication protocols like RS485 MODBUS and 4-20 mA.
A001S3
Probe for corrosive environments with moderate heat and chemical exposure.
AS01S3 and AS11S3
Hygienic-process sensors for applications where cleaning and chemical resistance matter.
AX03S3
ATEX-certified sensor for classified areas.
Where It Pays Off
Industries That Benefit from Biofilm Assurance
Best fit for hygiene-critical and water-intensive environments where biofilm affects safety, compliance or uptime.
Food & Beverage
Biofilm in process water or CIP lines risks microbial contamination and product recalls. Monitoring provides real-time assurance and hygiene traceability.
Water Utilities
Low-flow zones in networks become hotspots for undetected bacterial growth. Biofilm sensors help optimize flushing and support Utilities & Infrastructure operators facing strict hygiene obligations.
Desalination Plants
Biofilm clogs membranes, raises pressure, and increases chemical load. Early detection keeps OPEX low and system availability high.
Cooling Towers
Biofilm contributes to Legionella risk, scaling, and corrosion in towers and heat exchangers. Our monitoring gives evidence - not assumptions.
Legionella Prevention
Legally exposed sites must demonstrate water hygiene. Biofilm monitoring gives proof of preventive action before contamination happens.
Pulp & Paper
Warm, humid, water-rich processes create perfect biofilm breeding grounds. Monitoring helps avoid downtime from fouling and bacterial loads.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Online biofilm monitoring uses in-line sensors to detect early bacterial growth on surfaces inside water systems and industrial process lines, allowing operators to act before mature biofilm causes hygiene, corrosion or efficiency problems.
Biofilm sensors are typically installed in representative risk points such as drinking water distribution lines, cooling circuits, process water loops, membrane systems and other areas where bacterial growth, stagnation or fouling can develop.
Yes. Biofilm monitoring supports Legionella prevention by identifying bacterial growth conditions early, improving hygiene control and helping operators take evidence-based cleaning and disinfection actions before contamination escalates.
Biofilm monitoring is valuable in water utilities, cooling towers, desalination plants, food and beverage production, public buildings, healthcare environments and other industrial systems where water hygiene and fouling control are critical.
Yes. EGIDION integrates biofilm sensors with PLC, SCADA and cloud-based monitoring platforms to provide real-time visibility, alarms, trend analysis and reporting for operations and compliance teams.