The m-HPC broth used in heterotrophic plate count (HPC), for estimating the number of live heterotrophic bacteria in water. This test can provide useful information about water quality and supporting data on the significance of coliform test results. High concentrations of the general bacterial population may hinder the recovery of coliforms

• Used to judge the efficiency of various treatment processes for both drinking water and swimming pools
• Checking the quality of finished water in a distribution system
• Save time and money by using prepared media for membrane filtration methods