Water Quality Safety
Water is used for a variety of purposes in the healthcare sector, the pharmaceutical industry, and manufacturing environments. The water used in dental care facilities must also be hygienically impeccable. Regular testing helps monitor water quality and detect potential contamination at an early stage.
Normec analyzes various types of water and supports you from sample collection through to the interpretation of results. This provides you with a reliable basis for monitoring your water systems and documenting your hygiene measures.
Water Testing for Various Applications
Our range of services includes, in particular:
- Analysis of drinking water systems, purified water, industrial water, and process water
- Microbiological analysis of service water from dental units
- Wastewater testing to verify compliance with discharge requirements
- Groundwater and surface water testing
- Detection of PFAS, including ultra-short-lived PFAS compounds, and microplastics in water samples
Depending on the specific issue, we also analyze heavy metals, solvents, hydrocarbons, organic contaminants, and microbiological parameters. For microplastic analyses, we use validated methods to detect the presence of particles and determine their concentrations.
Water Hygiene in Dental Offices
Biofilms can form in the water systems of dental treatment units. An increase in bacterial load or the presence of Legionella and Pseudomonas is not necessarily visible. A microbiological analysis allows us to assess water quality at the treatment unit level.
Normec supports dental practices with a straightforward process, from sample collection to the delivery of a clear analysis report. Regular testing helps you monitor water hygiene, detect abnormalities, and verify the effectiveness of existing hygiene and flushing routines. You can also use these results for your hygiene records and to prepare for practice inspections.
Actionable Results
When collecting and analyzing samples, our specialists take into account the specific application, the water supply system, and the applicable requirements. We support you with routine checks, on-site and contamination analyses, as well as with any questions regarding water quality and discharge requirements.
This enables you to detect contamination risks early on, systematically monitor water quality, and use the results for your quality and hygiene measures, as well as for audits and inspections.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Testing for the Healthcare Sector
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We analyze, among other things, drinking water, purified water, industrial water, process water, and wastewater. For dental practices, we also analyze the water from dental treatment units.
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We test for total bacterial count at 36 °C and the presence of Legionella in water from dental treatment units. We also recommend a screening test for Pseudomonas. The results help you monitor and document the hygiene of your water.
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Purified water, also known as “Purified Water,” is specially treated to meet the quality requirements for applications in the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical processes.
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PFAS can pose risks to humans and the environment. Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than five millimeters that end up in water, for example, as a result of abrasion, manufacturing processes, or the use of consumer goods. Testing allows us to measure these pollutants.
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Wastewater testing allows us to assess water quality and verify compliance with discharge requirements and applicable environmental regulations.
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We support institutions and companies in the healthcare, dental, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors, as well as in controlled production environments.