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Drinking Water Sampling

Clean drinking water is something you take for granted - right up until something goes wrong. Periodic drinking water sampling catches bacterial or chemical contamination before it reaches the tap. Kesar Digum collects representative samples through certified samplers and sends them for testing at an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in accordance with the Public Health Regulations, nationwide.

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At a Glance

Sampling typeDrinking water from consumption points and supply sources
Required underthe Public Health Regulations (Sanitary Quality of Drinking Water)
Typical frequencyPer the monitoring plan and risk level
Primary riskMicrobial contamination and exposure to illness
Drinking Water Sampling

Water that's safe to drink, from source to tap

Anyone who supplies drinking water - a residential building, an institution, a factory or an authority - is responsible for its quality. Contamination can enter from a neglected reservoir, aging pipes, a faulty connection or a system malfunction. Periodic drinking water sampling checks microbiological and chemical parameters and verifies that the water meets the standard. Kesar Digum handles the entire process - from planning the sampling points, through collecting samples in the field, to a clear results report with recommendations.

Who this service is for
Building committees Residential buildings Schools and kindergartens Public institutions Factories Hotels Local authorities Private storage facilities
What the service includes

What drinking water sampling tests for

Microbiological and chemical parameters, based on the source type and regulatory requirements.

Microbiological testing

Coliform count, E. coli and other bacterial indicators - the key sign of fecal contamination in water.

Chemical testing

Chemical parameters such as metals, turbidity, residual chlorine and hardness, per the regulations and the source type.

Reservoir and storage facility sampling

Testing drinking water in reservoirs and storage tanks, where contamination and sediment buildup are more common.

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Disinfection following a finding

An abnormal result is addressed by disinfecting the system and re-sampling, to confirm a return to compliant drinking water.

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Regulation

When is drinking water sampling required?

The Public Health Regulations mandate drinking water monitoring in a range of situations. Here are the most common ones:

Private water supplier

A building or institution that supplies water from an independent source or reservoir is considered a water supplier and is required to conduct periodic monitoring.

Periodic

Education and healthcare facilities

Schools, kindergartens, clinics and care facilities must verify that the drinking water for children and patients is safe.

Periodic

After work on the system

A new connection to the network, pipe replacement or a repair all require sampling to confirm the water has returned to compliance.

Event-based

Suspected contamination

A change in color, odor or taste, or a report of illness, requires immediate sampling to trace the source of the problem.

Event-based
What's at risk

What happens when drinking water is contaminated?

Water always looks clear, even when it carries invisible contamination. Here's what's at stake:

Intestinal and digestive illness

Microbial contamination in drinking water triggers outbreaks of intestinal disease, especially in facilities with large populations.

Harm to vulnerable populations

Children, the elderly and the ill are especially sensitive to water contamination and can develop serious illness from brief exposure.

Supplier liability

The water supplier bears legal responsibility for the quality of the water it provides, and contamination that went unmonitored exposes it to full liability.

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Need to schedule drinking water sampling?

We'll build a monitoring plan tailored to you, carry out representative sampling in the field, and return a report with results and recommendations for compliance with the Public Health Regulations - nationwide.

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