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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...