Tests according to NSF/ANSI standards are recommended if you would like to enter the American and Asian markets with relative ease.
Currently, the only place in Europe where tests according to NSF/ANSI Standards 40, 245 and 350 can be carried out is on PIA's test field in Aachen. For over ten years, PIA has maintained successful cooperation with NSF.
| Parameter | NSF 40 | NSF 245 | NSF 350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOD | • | • | • |
| TSS | • | • | • |
| Nitrogen | • | • | |
| Turbidity | • | ||
| E. coli | • |
We are pleased to inform you that an official English translation of our accreditation certificates as a testing laboratory according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 is now available.
All current versions of our certificates can be accessed in English or German language via the "Database of accredited bodies" (dakks.de).
There you can also access a complete listing of all testing procedures we offer under the scope of our accreditation by scrolling down to the section "Further accreditations" and following the "Scope" link for certificates no. D-PL-17712-01-01 to -04.
Online seminar, 18 January 2023
Wastewater Ordinance in Germany - What does it mean for small wastewater treatment plants?
Speakers (the seminar is held in German):
Martina Wermter, Environmental engineer (Dipl.-Ing.) Head of the European Testing Department at the Prüfinstitut für Abwassertechnik GmbH in Aachen and member of the DIN Standards Committee on Hydraulic Engineering "Small Sewage Treatment Plants"
Michael Glück (Dipl.-Ing. agr.) Head of the "Small Sewage Treatment Plants" department Association of Private Experts in Water Management, member of the DIN standards committee on hydraulic engineering "Small Sewage Treat-ment Plants" and "Sewage Treatment Technology" expert committee German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt)
Further online seminars: https://www.atbwater.com/en/service/events/online-seminars/
„Performance and testing of decentralized stormwater treatment systems“
The progressive sealing of land and anthropogenic contamination require solutions in the field of stormwater treatment. Nearby treatment and infiltration help to relieve hydraulically stressed drainage systems, contribute to the restoration of the natural water balance and take targeted action at the point of pollution. Decentralized stormwater treatment plants can offer an alternative.
In Germany, but also in other countries, requirements are already being placed on these systems and they are being tested under laboratory conditions. The presentation shows the current problems, gives an overview of the different treatment systems and their possible applications, and presents the test requirements and the tests itself.
Speaker: Daniela Schmitz, Time: 09.02.2022 at 10:00 a.m., Language: English
Duration: Max. approx. 30 minutes each + 10 minutes questions / discussion / feedback
If you are interested, you can register here:
https://www.atbwater.com/en/about-us/events/online-seminars/
On November 19th, 2020 PIA's accreditation was successfully converted to “DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-03 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025:2017)”
The scope of the accreditation, as well as a list of testing methods can be found in the "Directory of accredited bodies" at DAkkS.de.
DAkkS is a full member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to ensure mutual recognition under the ILAC MRA.
PIA GmbH and CWEG (China Water Environment Group) are preparing a project for the Chinese Environmental Protection Industry Association to develop "Guidelines for technical performance test of small sewage treatment systems".
Visit water-health-research.de for more information.
