4. Conclusions
In this article, we have drawn up a comprehensive inventory of the analytical methods and techniques used in laboratories to characterize and quantitatively assess the quality of natural waters, and more specifically those used for human consumption.
Drinking water is constantly monitored by water utility companies and rigorously controlled by public authorities in application of French regulations (modified decree of 3.01.1989). These stipulate the location and number of sampling points, the types of physico-chemical and bacteriological analyses to be carried out, and their annual frequency.
The aim of these checks is to verify not only the physical, chemical and sanitary quality of the water, but also the sanitary quality of production, storage and distribution facilities.
Samples are taken under the authority...
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Standardization
Afnor standards
- Essais des eaux. Détermination de la concentration totale en calcium et magnésium. Méthode titrimétrique à l'EDTA. - NF T 90-003 - août 1984
- Essais des eaux. Dosage des ions sulfates. Méthode gravimétrique. - NF T 90-009 - sept. 1986
- Essais des eaux. Dosage de l'anhydride carbonique. - NF T 90-011 - août 1962
- Essais des eaux. dosage des ions chlore. (Confirmée en août 1980)...
Laboratories approved for water sanitary control
These are laboratories approved under the decree of January 3, 1989 on water intended for human consumption and the decree of April 7, 1981 on hygiene and safety standards applicable to swimming pools and bathing areas. Approval is granted by the Ministry of Health, on the advice of the Conseil Supérieur d'Hygiène Publique de France, on the basis of the qualifications of laboratory staff...
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