3. Natural water analysis. Water quality assessment criteria
The analytical study of water is carried out as part of physical, chemical and bacteriological studies and research, or during studies concerning microflora and microfauna, with a view to using water for human consumption, industrial needs or, in the case of mineral waters, to explain as fully as possible the phenomena that occur in them, and to predict their medicinal properties.
Water analysis is still essential during the preliminary study of a natural resource, and may also be required for the institution of purification treatment depending on the subsequent use of the water.
Last but not least, it is essential in the context of monitoring and regulatory control of water for human consumption, in order to guarantee its quality for the consumer, with reference to two main aspects: health and hygiene, and comfort and pleasure.
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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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