Why Are Products Certified?
One of the biggest driving forces to certification is regulatory requirements. If a government regulation exists that prohibits the legal sale of a product into a jurisdiction without certification, there is a very high...
Lead in Water
Over the past several years, there are two things that have become very evident regarding lead in our drinking water: first, lead is very present, and the issue only seems to be getting worse...
A Perfect Fit for ASSE’s Mission
In 2017, the ASSE International (ASSE) Board of Directors accepted IAPMO’s request to manage the Water Systems product certification program. Because the Water Systems staff was located in the Mokena, Ill. office and worked...
EPA Final Lead Free Ruling
On Sept. 1, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final regulation on the “Use of Lead-Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder and Flux for Drinking Water.” The rule’s goal is to reduce...
Reverse Osmosis Water Efficiency
ASSE International recently published ASSE 1086, Performance Requirements for Reverse Osmosis Water Efficiency – Drinking Water. The standard was developed in response to the increased water shortage crisis that many parts of the U.S....
Drinking Water Treatment Equipment
The use of commercial and residential water treatment equipment continues to rise in the U.S. and around the globe. There are several reasons for the increase in demand, including new chemicals being found in...
Scale Reduction Product Standards
IAPMO has published four standards that are designed to evaluate scale reduction water treatment devices. This column will explain the scope and purpose of each standard, along with how they are being used today.
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PFAS Getting a Lot of Attention
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances cover a list of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are known to be persistent in the environment and in our bodies. Two of the most common PFAS chemicals that...
Drinking Water From the Air
The working group for ASSE 1090, Performance Requirements for Drinking Water Treatment Devices Using Air as a Source, has nearly completed a comprehensive health and safety standard to cover residential and commercial water treatment...
Commercial Water Treatment Equipment
The working group for ASSE 1087, Performance Requirements for Commercial and Food Service Water Treatment Equipment Utilizing Drinking Water, has completed a comprehensive health and safety standard to cover commercial and food service water...