Overview
Potable Water Analysis is the systematic testing of water intended for drinking and domestic consumption to determine its physical, chemical and microbiological quality. The analysis helps assess safety, identify contamination, and verify compliance with applicable drinking-water standards.
Key Capabilities
- Physical parameters: Colour, odour, taste, turbidity, pH, TDS and electrical conductivity
- Chemical parameters: Total hardness, alkalinity, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, fluoride, ammonia, etc.
- Metals: Iron, manganese, lead, arsenic, chromium, cadmium, mercury, nickel and other trace elements
- Microbiological parameters: Total coliform, E. coli/thermotolerant coliform and other relevant indicators
- Disinfection parameters: Free residual chlorine and related parameters
- Advanced testing: Pesticides, THMs, PAHs and other contaminants based on source and requirement
- Sampling & reporting: Representative sampling, preservation, laboratory analysis and comprehensive test reporting
Applicable Regulatory Framework
- BIS IS 10500:2012 – Drinking Water Quality Standard.
- Relevant BIS methods – Sampling and testing procedures.
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Laboratory testing and reporting requirements.
- WHO Guidelines – International drinking-water quality reference.
- FSSAI requirements – Applicable to packaged drinking/mineral water.
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