2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
By Thomas P. Palkon It may seem odd to be talking about a plumbing code that will be released in 2021. With the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) soon to be finalized during IAPMO’s 2017 […]
Read MoreBy Thomas P. Palkon It may seem odd to be talking about a plumbing code that will be released in 2021. With the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) soon to be finalized during IAPMO’s 2017 […]
Read MoreBy Thomas P. Palkon Initial product listings Companies that currently have products certified (listed) by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited product certification body understand the rigor and thoroughness that goes into getting a product […]
Read MoreBy Thomas Palkon and Adam Wegmann Although Australia does not have a large population, it is a good market for drinking water treatment products. Understanding the product certification requirements, though, can be confusing. This article […]
Read MoreBy Thomas P. Palkon and Curtis A. Harnanan Introduction The Water Quality Association (WQA) partnered with PE INTERNATIONAL and Five Winds Strategic Consulting to develop a sustainability program for the water treatment industry. WQA has […]
Read MoreBy Thomas P. Palkon, CWS-VI History – What a difference 50 years can make The Water Quality Association (WQA) has only been in existence since 1973, when it was established as the result of the […]
Read MoreBy Thomas P. Palkon, CWS-VI History of the Standards Companies frequently ask the Water Quality Association (WQA), “What’s the difference between WQA’s S-100 Residential Water Softener Testing Standard and the NSF/ANSI 44 Residential Water Softener […]
Read MoreBy Thomas Palkon Introduction When people hear that the Water Quality Association (WQA) operates a drinking water laboratory they always ask, “Can you test my water and let me know what’s in it?” They are […]
Read MoreBy Thomas Palkon Summary: Certification agencies are entering the drinking water industry in greater numbers. With this in mind, the idea of consistency will become more imperative as manufacturers seek to have their products certified. […]
Read MoreBy Thomas Palkon Summary: For manufacturers of drinking water treatment units, obtaining certification of their products as well as meeting regulations can be an arduous road to travel. Many laboratories perform different tasks for various […]
Read MoreBy Thomas P. Palkon, CWS-VI Summary: As the POU/POE industry strives to serve the public with the most effective treatment, ozone is becoming more accessible as a treatment alternative. The issue then shifts on what […]
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