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Crucial Information On Water Testing Labs

By Judy Sullivan


Contamination is rife in many water-bodies around the world. This has resulted in the presence of fungi, viruses and bacteria which can be harmful and therefore a health hazard. Partly, contamination can be blamed on international firms which carelessly dump their waste in the waters so as to avoid the cost that comes along with the treatment of such waste and the correct disposal procedures. Many environmental groups have cried foul and demanded for the streamlining of the policies touching on industrial waste disposal. To arrest the spread of water-borne diseases, various authorities have established water testing labs.

Many are the times when the minerals found in water react with the household plumbing materials and service lines therefore resulting in the corrosion of the piping system. As a consequence, lead which is harmful and therefore poses a health hazard is deposited in the storage facilities alongside the water. Just as a precautionary measure, most laboratories test for the presence of lead as part of regular monitoring procedures.

Test results help on to obtain an analysis of the system as a whole. Inference to a certain household cannot be made from the results obtained. Safety of the commodity for human consumption can be ensured through the use of filters such as the faucet and pitcher filters. Its important to buy them from approved dealers to avoid purchasing counterfeit ones.

one of the easiest processes in quality control is the detection of problems that relate to quality. Experts advise that one should look at the presence of stains, the odor and color f this liquid. The PH level contributes to some extent the hardness or softness of this commodity. Contamination can easily result from nearby septic tanks hence wells should not be dug near septic tanks.

Many state counties and other authorities that have jurisdiction over certain areas require the testing laboratories to report their findings whenever they carry out tests. In the spirit of adhering to ISO standards, the experts are supposed to disclose the various minerals and organisms found and recommend more efficient procedures of purifying the commodity. The consumer confidence report acts as a benchmark and guides technicians while carrying out future tests.

The engineers responsible for quality have to ensure that the records are constantly updated on any new findings. These makes it easier for any new technician to have some background understanding of the tests carried out so far and therefore lay the basis for future tests. Harmful bacteria such as total coliform bacteria have to be well tested for as any oversight on the part of the technicians can result in the spread of water-borne diseases.

Babies are always welcome and a moment of celebration for the family. There are precautions that have to be carried out. A nitrate test has to be carried out at various stages. The stages include during pregnancy, before the baby is brought home and in the first six months of the infants life. The best period to carry out the nitrate test is after the rainy season has come to an end.

Water testing labs should always test for the presence of mineral salts which include iron, manganese and chloride. The salts are known to easily dissolve and therefore can easily go unnoticed. After every three years, the tests should one again be carried out. Tests for volatile organic compounds should be carried out only if necessary since they are very expensive to conduct.




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