Source Tracking
Track Down the Source of Aquatic Bacterial Contamination
JonahWater’s qPCR assays can provide the answers to your source tracking questions
- Typical methods involve looking for host-based bacteria
- JonahWater gets right to the source by detecting host DNA in your water body
- Using Quantitative PCR, we can search a water sample for human, wildlife, and domestic animal DNA to better inform your management practices
- Our standard analysis includes six host species (human, chicken, sheep, pig, cattle, and dog) and one indicator species (E. coli)
- Other species may be added upon request
We have more than 20 years experience in DNA Sequencing Technology.
Source Tracking Deliverables
Source tracking qPCR results include methods, standard curves of each assay, and detailed results for each assay. Click below to download an example report.
Download:
Source Tracking White Paper
We completed a pilot study in our own Boulder Creek in Boulder, Colorado. We observed spikes of human and livestock DNA based on site, which correlated to visual confirmation of these species.
Pricing
Six species
$135 /Sample
- Includes qPCR assay for six species in the same sample
- eDNA sampling kit provided. Includes barcoded sample cup, desiccant, syringe, and filter
- 5-point standard curve
- Easy-to-read qPCR report
