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Forwhichdrinkingwatersamplingisaccreditedsamplerneeded?
Owners of a water supply facility (including private water supply) are required to have the water tested according to §14 of the Drinking Water Ordinance 2001. Examinations including sampling may only be carried out by…
Who is required to test for legionella?
An examination for legionella in drinking water installations is required when all of the following points are met: Presence of a large system for drinking water heating (= flow-through water heater with a content of…
What are legionella?
Legionella naturally occur in ground and surface water and thrive best in water at temperatures between 25-45°C. When ingested orally, Legionella are harmless. However, the inhalation of water contaminated with…
What requirements apply to water used in a food business?
According to the requirements of the Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV 2001), water used in a company for the production, processing, preservation or placement on the market of food must meet the general requirements…