Recognitions
PIA GmbH is accepted by
- the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine as Technical Service for the approval of on-board sewage treatment plants according to article 14a.12 of the Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulations (CCNR Resolution 2010-II-27) and Directive 2006/87/EC (modified by Directive 2012/49/EC),
- DIBt as a designated testing facility,
- NSF as an accepted laboratory and
- the Ship Safety Division of the BG Verkehr (former See-BG) for testing of sewage treatment plants according to IMO Resolution MEPC.227(64)
PIA GmbH is accepted by the United States Coast Guard
- as a Recognized Facility for evaluating, inspecting and testing marine sanitation devices for compliance with the standards and regulations in 33 CFR Part 159 as promulgated under section 312 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1322).
- as a Qualified Facility for evaluating, inspecting and testing of sewage treatment plants for compliance with the standards and regulations in IMO Resolution MEPC.159(55) and in 33 CFR Part 159 as promulgated under section 312 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1322).
- as a Recognized Facility for collecting and testing effluent in certain Alaskan waters from cruise vessel operations for compliance with the standards and regulations in Subpart E to 33 CFR Part 159 as promulgated under section 1(a)(4) in Pub.L. 106-554.
PIA GmbH is accepted by NSF International
- Test Site for NSF/ANSI Standard 40 - Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Test Site for NSF/ANSI Standard 245 - Wastewater Treatment Systems - Nitrogen Reduction
- Test Site for NSF/ANSI Standard 350 - Onsite residential and commercial water reuse treatment systems
- Test Site for NSF/ANSI Standard 46 - Evaluation of components and devices used in wastewater treatment systems