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vendredi 31 janvier 2014

Procedures In The 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.

Old household plumbing equipment can easily react with the mineral elements found in water and their associated service lines. This corrosion results in lead been deposited into the piping system and therefore can easily find its way into the storage tanks. Lead is harmful to ones health and therefore its presence should be regularly tested.

The results of the test help to give a picture of how the whole system although not pin pointing to any particular household. To make this commodity safe for drinking, faucet and pitcher filters can be used to filter off the lead. There are many counterfeit filters in the market hence the need to acquire only filters that are certified by the NSF.

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.

After carrying out the tests, many laboratories have to file their findings with the federal, state or tribal water agencies that are responsible for monitoring public water systems. They have a requirement to report any contaminants found and recommend best ways of ensuring safety of this commodity. The quality engineers have to generate an annual consumer confidence report that is distributed to all stakeholders. Its key contents include the technician findings and the possible health effects.

The quality record has to be regularly updated as it may come in handy in solving any future problems and in claiming compensation if any damages occur to your system. The tests should be carried out at least once per year. Detailed testing should be conducted on the presence of total coliform bacteria, dissolved solids, nitrates and the PH levels especially if the well was recently dug or there has been a major overhaul of the plumbing system.

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 test for the presence of minerals salts such as chloride, manganese and iron which might have easily corroded into the system. These tests need to be repeated after every three years. Testing for volatile organic compounds can be very expensive and therefore such tests should be limited to only when necessary.




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1 commentaire:

  1. @Judy Sullivan,

    Very informative article on Procedures In The Water Testing Labs.

    Thanks,
    Divya

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