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Sampling and Testing of Mikveh Water

A mikveh is a public water facility used by many people for immersion. Without regular water-quality control, the water can become a source of microbial contamination and skin disease. Periodic sampling protects the health of bathers and the integrity of the mikveh.

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At a Glance

Sampling typeMikveh water - microbial, chlorine, and turbidity
Required underMinistry of Health and Religious Council guidelines
Typical frequencyOngoing periodic testing
Primary riskMicrobial contamination and risk to bathers
Sector Solution · Mikvehs

Mikvehs - Sampling That Protects What Matters

Mikveh water serves many rotating bathers, and at times the water is not replaced with every immersion. Under these conditions, bacteria and microbial contaminants can develop that endanger bathers and can cause skin infections and disease. Controlling chlorine, turbidity, and microbial parameters is the way to ensure the water is clean and safe.

Kesar Digum performs periodic sampling of public and private mikveh water: collecting samples under controlled conditions, testing at an accredited laboratory, and providing operating and disinfection recommendations - so the mikveh meets Ministry of Health and Religious Council requirements and protects public health.

What We Sample at the Mikveh
Immersion pool water Filtration and disinfection system Residual chlorine and pH Water turbidity Top-up and reservoir water
Types of Sampling and Testing

What We Sample at Mikvehs

The core tests we perform for this sector - by water type, food type, and risk.

Mikveh Water Sampling

Sampling of the immersion pool water for microbial testing - bacteria count, coliforms, and pathogens.

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Microbial Testing

Detection of bacteria and contaminants that can cause skin infections and disease among bathers.

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Chlorine and Turbidity Testing

Measurement of residual chlorine, pH, and turbidity to confirm the disinfection and filtration process is working properly.

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Water Disinfection and Treatment

Recommendations and treatment for disinfecting the mikveh and its filtration system following a finding, with follow-up sampling for confirmation.

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Regulation

When Is Sampling Required?

A public mikveh is subject to water-quality oversight. These are the situations that call for sampling:

Water-Quality Oversight

A public mikveh is required to maintain the quality of its immersion water and perform periodic water testing in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.

Periodic

Microbial Parameters

Mikveh water is tested for bacteria count, coliforms, and contaminants, to confirm the water is safe for immersion.

Periodic

Disinfection and Filtration Control

Mikvehs with a filtration and disinfection system require monitoring of chlorine and turbidity levels to confirm the process is working properly.

Ongoing

Before Opening or After Treatment

Opening a new mikveh, replacing the water, or returning to operation after maintenance requires sampling to confirm water quality.

As needed
The Risk

What Happens If You Don't Sample?

A failure to control mikveh water directly harms the health of bathers and the trust of the community:

Microbial Contamination for Bathers

Contaminated water can cause skin infections, inflammations, and communicable diseases among bathers.

Risk to a Broad Population

The mikveh serves many diverse people, so contamination spreads quickly and affects a large number of people.

Closure of the Mikveh

An out-of-spec water-quality finding requires closing the mikveh until it is repaired, disinfected, and passes a follow-up sample.

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