Total Viable Count Manchester

Total Viable Count Assessment in Dukinfield

This Total Viable Count (TVC) assessment carried out in Dukinfield looked at the general presence of airborne mould and microbial particles within an occupied classroom environment, with the aim of understanding whether indoor air conditions could be contributing to comfort or health concerns raised by building users

The project focused on comparing indoor air conditions within the IX Room against an outdoor reference sample to determine whether airborne biological particles present indoors were likely to be originating from within the building itself or being introduced naturally through ventilation.

From the findings, the types of airborne fungal spores detected indoors were considered to be consistent with those typically found outdoors, suggesting that the internal environment was not being affected by any unusual indoor sources. This often happens where fresh air enters the building through natural ventilation such as open windows or doors.

It was also noted that the classroom assessed did not currently have a dedicated ventilation system in place, which could influence how air moves within the space during periods of full occupancy.

Overall, the project provides a useful snapshot of indoor microbial air quality at the time of survey and highlights how simple ventilation improvements could help maintain a comfortable indoor learning environment moving forward