Water - articles
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3 minWater Regulation 4 Compliance - dispelling the myth of WRAS approval
All components/products installed on water systems in the UK must comply with specific UK water regulations. If you install components/products on the system that are not compliant then you're causing an offence and could be prosecuted.
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4 minMechanical testing of water supply products: a growing wave
We all expect our taps, water meters and other water supply and plumbing products that come into contact with drinking water to perform reliably and safe. A wide range of mechanical and hygiene tests exist to ensure this. The best place to submit products to mechanical testing? Kiwa’s state-of-the-art Water Lab in Rijswijk, the Netherlands.
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3 minAccelerating progress towards universal access to safe water and sanitation
World Water Day 2023 focuses on accelerating progress towards universal access to safe water and sanitation. Kiwa, an independent third party, is developing innovative solutions to improve water efficiency, safeguard supply, ensure water quality and support waste treatment to work towards SDG 6. Take personal action and partner with organizations committed to sustainable development to solve the water and sanitation crisis.
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3 minMaking the invisible visible: uncovering groundwater with data
Almost all of the world’s liquid freshwater – about 90 percent – is hidden under the ground. However, the water supply is under pressure; we need huge volumes of water to keep people healthy and run today’s economy. Therefore it's important to remember groundwater is a limited resource.
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3 minUniting Forces for Cybersecurity in the Water Sector
The persistent digital threat in the Netherlands — and beyond — continues to soar and evolve. Nation-states employ cyberattacks to further their geopolitical aims, and cybercrime, serving as a lucrative business model, inflicts harm on individuals and entities. Organizations must become more digitally sound due to increasing cyber threats, making compliance with legislation and certification more critical than ever.
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2 minBS 6920 Compliance for water product manufacturers and suppliers
If you're involved in the manufacturing or supply of water products like showers, taps, valves, or WCs, you will come across the British standard BS 6920. This standard establishes requirements for non-metallic materials in contact with drinking water, ensuring water safety and preventing contamination. Compliance to the BS 6920 is crucial to enter the British market.
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2 minFinns and Dutch certify first water utility in Finland to ISO 55001
Kiwa Finland has awarded the ISO 55001 certificate to Alva Water Supply. Kiwa colleagues from Finland and the Netherlands worked closely together, helping Alva to become the first water utility in the Nordic region to be certified according to ISO 55001. An effective international cooperation, with a satisfied customer as a result.
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4 minBS 6920: A Foundation for Water Safety
Every drop that flows from taps into homes, schools, and workplaces should meet the highest standards of quality to ensure the well-being of communities. At Kiwa, we take on the responsibility of upholding these standards. Many countries have their own standards or regulations in place to address the safety of materials used in drinking water systems. In the United Kingdom, adherence to the BS 6920 standard serves as the guiding framework.
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3 minGoing back to our source: the value of water
Water covers more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. It is vital to sustain life, and fundamental to industry. For World Water Day 2021, we look at the challenges we face, and how Kiwa is helping.
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