Energy-Efficient and Water-Wise Buildings Can Put Water Safety at Risk
Managers who strive to make energy-efficient and water-wise buildings still need to keep water safe for occupants. But that can …
Stay Compliant
Keep compliance regulations top of mind with these tips and best practices.
Chain of Custody Basics for Water Labs
Proper chain of custody procedures are essential for any water lab seeking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Laboratory Certification for Drinking …
Data Integrity 101 for Water Labs: What You Need to Know
Data integrity is essential for water labs. Erroneous information resulting from poor practices can mean ineffective or delayed treatment, which …
Quality Control Charts 101
Quality control charts are essential for truly understanding the variations within water testing processes. Variations are a given, but there's …
Your Lab's Quality Assurance Plan: Essential Elements
Your lab's quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) plans are two foundational elements of ensuring your lab's reliability. While …
Gaining Clarity on EPA Water Matrices
Water matrices in the United States are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on how that water gets …
Accounting for Measurement Uncertainty in Your Water Lab
Imagine your lab processes water samples for a municipality that conducts beach monitoring for Enterococci bacteria. Your technician runs the …
Water Sample Hold Times: Are They Right for the Test You're Performing?
Water sample test laboratories know that hold times are critical to ensuring compliance. In this refresher, we take a closer …
How to Create a Culture of Safety in Your Water Lab
According to the National Safety Council, each medically consulted workplace injury costs an average of $44,000, …
Preparing for Audits: What Water Laboratories Should Know
If your water laboratory is seeking Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state certification for analyzing drinking water samples, your laboratory …
Risk and Resilience for Community Water Systems
Recent cyberattacks on utilities have put risk in the spotlight for public agencies, with 56% of utilities reporting a shutdown …
Validation vs. Verification: What's the Difference?
Validation and verification are two important processes water labs need to understand in the context of their services. While these …