Pseudomonas is often found in hospitals, but the livestock, chemical and food industries are also troubled by this bacterium. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is most common in water. As a manufacturer, you may encounter this bacterium due to incomplete disinfection or cross-contamination of process water, cooling tanks or pipes, as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is part of the biofilm formation process.
What is Pseudomonas?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative and multi-resistant bacterium known for its immunity to antibiotics and other substances. Infections caused by this bacterium can affect the respiratory system, blood, ears or even the heart. The high-risk groups with this bacterium are people who are already ill or those who have a weakened immune system [1].
Pseudomonas in the food industry
In the food industry, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is often present in biofilm that forms in places where water stagnates. It produces enzymes that are resistant to high temperatures and it can usually be detected during quality control of your finished products. The bacteria can spoil meat, eggs and milk, causing secondary flavours in processed (dairy) products with a strong medicinal or burnt taste [2]. However, this can be prevented with continuous process water disinfection to stop the biofilm formation process within your factory.
Pseudomonas in livestock farming
In livestock farming, Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes infections such as ear infections, dermatitis and urinary tract infections. This bacterium can be found in animal drinking water or water hoses as biofilm layers can form there. Animals can infect each other through nipples or drinking troughs, causing an outbreak of the infectious disease within the farm. Treating the infections with antibiotics is not a possible solution because Pseudomonas is resistant to them.
The Watter system serves as prevention against Pseudomonas
The Watter system is a machine that produces a disinfectant on site (in-situ) based on electrolysis. To do so, it only needs salt, water and electricity to create sustainable disinfection with hypochlorous acid (HOCl) as the active ingredient. HOCl occurs naturally in white blood cells of human and animal bodies to fight infections. Therefore, it is very effective in eradicating microorganisms and consequently fighting biofilm.
With the Watter system, you can create a safer environment for yourself and your employees because there is no need to use and store toxic or flammable disinfectants on site. By generating disinfection on site, you also contribute to environmental sustainability. The system's eco-friendly approach reduces the need for packaged disinfection products, reducing plastic waste and lowering CO2 emissions.
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