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How Water Test Lab ensures the highest standards of accuracy and reliability, through participation in industry-recognised proficiency testing schemes.
Independently checked
As part of our quality control schedule, Water Test Lab participates in the following proficiency testing schemes.
SABS Water Check
The South African Bureau of Standards Water Check programme is a highly respected initiative that assesses laboratory performance in water testing. Participation demonstrates our ability to produce accurate, reproducible results across a wide range of water quality parameters.
NLA Proficiency Testing Scheme
The National Laboratory Association proficiency testing scheme benchmarks laboratories against their peers, giving our clients additional confidence in the reliability of every water safety assessment we deliver.
Built on South African standards
Drinking water
Limits and associated risks for water intended for drinking – microbiological, physical, aesthetic and chemical.
Natural-source bottled water
Requirements for packaged natural water from spring and borehole sources.
Government Gazette 455, 26 May 2010
Regulations relating to all packaged water, including prepared water from municipal supply.
Agriculture, livestock, recreation & aquatic ecosystems
National guidelines for irrigation (incl. SAR), livestock watering, recreational use and ecosystem health.
Industrial discharge
Compliance of industrial effluent with local authority and Department of Water and Sanitation limits.
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