SMI is now offering an innovative line of encapsulated positively charged filters for virus monitoring.  Filter performance has been validated using human enteric viruses (polioviruses) and coliphages (MS-2) for use with surface water, groundwater and sea water. 

ViroCap filters offer advantages for concentrating viruses from water samples:

• Excellent virus recoveries
• Suitable for different types of water
• Suitable for large volume sampling
• One-time use eliminates sample carry-over