News from the South African water sector (January 2008)

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A nationwide call is going out to all labora­ tories engaged in water quality testing to partici­ pate in the compilation of a database which will provide potential clients with information of testing services in their areas. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Water Research Commission (WRC), who has appointed a research team from Jeffares & Green, Umgeni Water and the National Laboratory Association to undertake the investiga­ tion. The WRC is seeking to implement an accepted and practical water quality testing standard for all laboratories in South Africa thereby preventing the irregularities and occasional health risks currently experienced in water quality. In order to produce such a standard, an investigation is being conducted into the existing conditions, problems and capacities in all water testing laboratories. A comprehen­ sive picture of the current situation is vital as various issues have been reported as stum­ bling blocks to improving the quality of labo­ ratory results and these need to be addressed.

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