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1st World Class Indian Laboratory that can improve the lives of million of Indians
Aquadiagnostics Water Research & Technology Centre (AWRTC) receives the prestigious recognition as an 'Independent Testing Authority' by Water Quality Association (WQA), USA. Becomes the first recognised laboratory-ever by WQA in India, South East Asia & Asia and only 8th in the World .
| Bangalore, January 07, 2005 |
Aquamall Water Solutions Limited, makers of Aquaguard Water Purifiers(a fully owned subsidiary of Eureka Forbes Limited) have set up Aquadiagnostics Water Research & Technology Centre(AWRTC), at Bommasandra, Bangalore. It is a state-of-the-art water research & technology centre equipped with highly advanced facilities prescribed by institutions like APHA(American Public Health Association), NSF(National Sanitation Foundation, USA), USEPA(United State Environmental Protection Agency) and the BIS(Bureau of Indian Standards).
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| Aquadiagnostics, the first exclusive water testing and research laboratory with Ultramodern facilities in India, has received the rare distinction of being the first-ever laboratory in India, South East Asia and only 8th in the World to be recognized by the Water Quality Association(WQA), USA as an 'Independent Testing Authority'. |
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| The certification of Water Purifiers, Filters and components from WQA or WQA recognized laboratories is considered to be one of the most prestigious certification in the world. This certification is issued on the basis of Testing the products as per NSF/ANSI(National Sanitation Foundation and American Nation Standards Institution) Standards. This shows the compliance of products to stringent quality norms set by an International body(NSF). |
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| In accordance to the recognition, AWRTC as an Independent laboratory can now issue certifications for water purifiers based on NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 55 Standards. Additionally, AWRTC can now also issue 'Gold Seal Certification' under the guidance of WQA, USA. AWRTC has been verified by WQA as 'capable' of performing tests in the following categories: |
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| NSF/ANSI 42 | Water Filters, Chemicals and particulate Testing |
| NSF/ANSI 53 | Water Filters, Chemicals, Turbidity and Cyst Testing |
| NSF/ANSI 55 | Water Filters, Microbial Performance Testing |
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| The Water Quality Association is a 'not for profit international trade association' representing the household, commercial, industrial and small commodity water treatment industry. The WQA certifies Water Treatment devices, components, additives, and other water distribution related products through its Gold Seal Product Certification Programme. |
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| Speaking at a function, Mr. P. J. Reddy, Director - Aquamall Water Solutions Limited said, "In a continent sized country like ours, the cost of health care and wastewater treatment due to pollution has always been and will be on the rise. 80% of diseases are water borne and providing safe drinking water to people would be one of the major challenges faced by the Government in days to come. The first step to providing effective solutions would be to first measure the pollutants and then find ways to manage them. As leaders in water purification, we have taken the responsibility of setting up a state of the art water testing and research laboratory with ultramodern facilities in India - Aquadiagnostics" |
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| Indeed an effort that shall go a long way in water testing and efforts to provide solutions for pure and safe drinking water to millions… |
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