H2O Molecular

H2O Molecular is a specialized laboratory focused on quantitative environmental and public health microbiology. The company utilizes advanced digital PCR (dPCR) technology to provide precise microbial and pathogen quantification, environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring, and microbial source tracking. A core competency is their proprietary Collection System Investigation-Microbial Source Tracking (CSI-MST) methodology, which allows them to trace fecal contamination to specific infrastructure flaws in sewer networks. By employing molecular biology techniques, they deliver species-level identification and quantitative analysis for various environmental samples, including water, wastewater, and biosolids.

This expertise is critical for municipalities, environmental agencies, and public health departments aiming to improve water quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and support biodiversity conservation. Their services assist clients in detecting invasive species, monitoring endangered populations, and conducting wastewater surveillance for pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 and other enteric or respiratory agents. Founded by experts with extensive experience in wastewater utility research, H2O Molecular serves as a partner in environmental management, providing actionable data that informs decision-making for water reuse, infrastructure maintenance, and public health protection.