Validation vs. Verification: What's the Difference?
Validation and verification are two important processes water labs need to understand in the context of their services. While these …
Stay Compliant
Keep compliance regulations top of mind with these tips and best practices.
State Regulation of Private Water Sources: How Private Water Testing Labs Can Help Protect Residents
When consumers use water from a public water system, that water must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act regulations, including …
Safe Drinking Water Act Undergoes 6-Year Review: What Water Lab Managers Need to Know
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations are currently up for review, and this could potentially impact you and your …
Planning for Virtual Audits: What Lab Managers Need to Know for Compliance
For water testing labs, maintaining mission-critical certifications remains as important as ever to provide continuity of confidence to customers and …
Incoming Quality Assurance Parameters Recommended for Water Labs
Imagine this: Your water testing lab has a huge contract on the line to analyze a volume of samples. The …
How the EPA Regulates 3 Key Water Types: An Overview for Lab Managers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates several different water types specified by the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking …
Federal Regulations for Quality Control and Quality Assurance: An Overview for Lab Managers
If your water testing lab reports to state or federal authorities, you're likely up to date on TNI and …
Steps to Handle Requests for Water Tests Outside Your Offerings
Outside of the regulated tests in your menu of offerings, your lab can choose to include additional ones for unregulated …
One Lab's Top Audit Dings — and How to Avoid Them in Yours
One water testing lab for a large public utility spoke with Currents to share their most common audit dings in …
How Does the EPA Test Method Update Process Work?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes a variety of test method procedures for organizations, including water labs that analyze wastewater …
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: What's the Difference?
No matter the business, all processes and operations should be guided by two core principles: accuracy and safety. Implementing quality …