BIS Approved Laboratory for Testing of all types of Bottled Water
Spectro has approval from Bureau of Indian Standards to undertake testing of various types of Bottled Drinking water. Spectro has the experience, expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network for the testing of water quality which has become a major health issue in the recent past as a result of the environmental pollution & climatic changes. The testing activity includes testing and certification of Packaged drinking water inclusive of Natural, Distilled, Purified, Spring Water. All the tests are undertaken as per IS:13428: 2005 for Packaged Natural Mineral Water & IS: 14543 : 2004 for Packaged Drinking water. Additionally, Spectro also provides customized solutions for testing of Drinking water depending on specific criteria as required by the client.
Conditions or Nearby Activities | Recommended Test |
Recurrent gastrointestinal illness | Coliform bacteria |
Household plumbing contains lead | pH, alkalinity, hardness, lead, copper |
Radon present in indoor air or region | Radon |
Scaly residues, soaps don’t lather | Hardness |
Water softener to treat hardness | Manganese, iron (before purchase) |
Stained plumbing fixtures, laundry | Iron, copper, manganese |
Objectionable taste or smell | Hydrogen sulfide, corrosion, pH, alkalinity, hardness, metals |
Water is cloudy, frothy or colored | Color, detergents |
Corrosion of pipes, plumbing | Corrosion, pH, lead, copper, alkalinity |
Rapid wear of water treatment equipment | pH, corrosion, alkalinity, hardness |
Nearby areas of intensive agriculture | Nitrate, pesticides, coliform bacteria |
Nearby coal, other mining operation | Metals, pH, corrosion |
Gas drilling operation nearby | Chloride, sodium, barium, strontium |
Gasoline or fuel oil odor | Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) |
Dump, landfill, factory or dry-cleaning operation nearby | VOCs, pH, sulfate, chloride, metals |
Salty taste and seawater, or a heavily salted roadway nearby | Chloride, TDS, sodium |