What Happens In Water Testing Labs

By Judy Sullivan


Contamination of water-bodies has resulted in speedy multiplication of viruses, fungi and harmful bacteria. Lack of environmental concern among the various multinational firms has resulted in increased environmental pollution as the companies dump both toxic and non-toxic waste in water-bodies. Environmental watch groups have blamed the governments for lack of strict laws that should curb this vice. One of the solutions to ensuring safety is the establishment of water testing labs.

There are various mineral elements found in the water-sources. These elements easily react with water and therefore a deposit of the minerals mix and contaminate the waters. Lead is common in many piping systems and therefore posing a health risk. Many tests have come out positive for the presence of lead. Regular monitoring procedures should always include lead tests.

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.

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.

Updating the database that contains the findings of various tests carried out should be done on an ongoing basis so as to ensure that no information is left out. This is helpful as it forms the basis on solving future problems. Total coliform bacteria is known to be harmful and thus the need to conduct thorough tests so as to ascertain its absence.

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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