NSF Conference Addresses Public Water System Compliance Using POU/POE   Water Quality Products June 2003
In February, NSF International arranged for many experts to cover the issues and facets of point-of-use and point-of-entry (POU/POE), how they can be used for PWS compliance and other opportunities for the manufacturers and users. This article is intended to provide opinions and a broad conference overview.
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ETV Testing Verifies Membrane Filtration Plant Treats Surface Water, Meets D/DBP Rule   Water Quality Products December 2002   PCI Membrane Systems, Inc.
A study published as part of the EPA's Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program verifies the performance of a Fyne Process membrane filtration plant tested on high organic-laden surface water in Barrow, Ark. The plant was able to remove significant levels of organics--precursors to disinfection byproducts such as trihalomethanes (THM) and haloacetic acids (HAA)--producing water that easily met the disinfection byproduct standards set by the EPA's stringent Stage 1 D/DBP Rule.
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POU Faucet Selections   Water Quality Products November 2002   Gary M. Strunak, Tomlinson Industries
Faucets for point-of-use (POU) water treatment systems must combine an attractive, contemporary appearance with materials that ensure safety and purity. POU faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important to help meet consumer demands for safe, high-quality drinking water. It is estimated that by 2020 almost every household will have a POU or point-of-entry (POE) water treatment system.
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Zinc Coatings on Handrail Tubing: A Comparative Analysis   Water Engineering & Management August 2002   Philip G. Rahrig
When applying zinc metal to steel handrail tubing for corrosion protection, batch hot-dip galvanizing and in-line, continuous galvanizing are the two most common methods. Understanding the metallurgy, bond strength, corrosion mechanisms and testing of these two galvanizing methods may lead to better design decisions for particular applications.
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Making the Sale Using Certification to American National Standards   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Tom Bruursema, NSF
Dealers of drinking water treatment systems today enjoy a growing market of opportunity. However, accompanying this growth is increasing competition, a tightening economy and a far more informed consumer. All of these require dealers to find better ways to differentiate their products and services.

Arsenic   Water Quality Products February 2001   Jane Wilson, NSF International
On June 22, 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule that would lower the current national primary drinking water standard for arsenic.
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Standards Development Consensus Process for Alternative Water Treatment Device Systems   Water Quality Products June 1998   Nancy J. Culotta
An article announcing NSF International's letter survey to manufacturers of Alternative Water Treatment Devices (AWTDs).

POU/POE &Bottled Water Programs: Standard 53 Serves Both for Cyst Reduction Claims   Water Quality Products April 1998   Michael P. Miller
The devices covered by the Standard 53 are intended to reduce health-related contaminants that may be present in the drinking water supply.

Consumer Facts on Bottled Water Testing   Water Quality Products November 1997   Michael P. Miller
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that every bottled water product receives a full analysis every year.

Sanitary Considerations in Bottled Water Plant Construction   Water Quality Products September 1997   Michael P. Miller
Many concerns have been xpressed about the potential costs of corrective actions necessary to fulfill the requirements of the bottled water plant inspection program. Here is a basic outline of what inspectors look for and how to avoid problems.

WQA Announces an Alternative Program for Product Certifications to the ANSI/NSF Standards for Drinking Water Treatment Units   Water Quality Products August 1997   by Joseph Harrison
Following requests from industry members to provide an alternative option for product certifications, the Water Quality Association (WQA) has entered into an agreement for this purpose with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) of Northbrook, Illinois.

Making the Third-Party Certification Choice   Water Quality Products July 1997   by Nancy Culotta
Manufacturers' claims have become more sophisticated as the industry branches into two diverse segments: water conditioning and health effects claims. Within both segments, opinions have developed that claims made by manufacturers should be truthful and not misleading--resulting in a need to have products independently tested to verify water treatment claims made and promoted in the field.

Technical Challenges Facing International Bottlers   Water Quality Products May 1997   by Michael P. Miller
Problems the importer faces in addressing U.S. or other regulatory challenges are based on the differences between international and FDA regulations.

Drinking Water Treatment Product Testing Laws   Water Quality Products April 1997   by Sandy Games and Dr. Duane D. Nowlin
Almost every state has laws prohibiting false advertising and misleading claims for consumer products. Four states have specific laws relating to home drinking water treatment systems.

The Development of Certification Policies   Water Quality Products March 1997   by Nancy Culotta
A discussion of the process through which a concept goes before it becomes a certification program policy.

Distinguishing Between Certified & Non-Certified Water Filters   Water Quality Products December 1996   Nancy Culotta
In the past year, manufacturers have begun advising consumers that the replacement elements they produce fit other manufacturers housings or pitchers and infer that the hybrid system will perform as well as the original system. This, in NSF's opinion, is not truthful information to the consumer.

Bottled Water Audits: The International Standard for IBWA   Water Quality Products October 1996   Michael Miller
Because of the rapid growth of the bottled water industry and IBWA membership, there was concern that a new bottler with little experience might make mistakes, which would hurt all bottled water producers. The image of bottled water as a high quality alternative to tap water is increasingly recognized by consumers, and therefore hasto be protected.

Rethinking ANSI/NSF Standard 58   Water Quality Products August 1996   Nancy Culotta
The Joint Committee voted to remove the arsenic reduction claim from Standard 58 until a new test method is developed.

Bottled Water Audits: What's Involved ?   Water Quality Products June 1996   Michael Miller
A look at what goes on during a bottled water facility audit

Drinking Water Treatment Unit Certification   Water Quality Products April 1996   Nancy Culotta
You are familiar with the water quality problems in your area, but finding a line of equipment that you can have faith in, that is reliable and consistently performs as claimed, may not be as easy as it first appears

NSF-Certified Bottled Water: What Does it Mean?   Water Quality Products February 1996   Mike Miller
The most frequently asked questions about NSF's involvement in bottled water certification