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| | The Importance of Testing Water | |
Water is a precious resource, essential for life, and in a sense, it is alive: it is constantly in motion, whether in the form of river currents or through atmospheric evaporation and condensation. As it flows, water picks up substances from various environments, such as soil, rocks, and the atmosphere. These substances may be of natural origin—such as minerals, heavy metals, and microorganisms—or of anthropogenic origin—such as pesticides, fertilizers, and organic substances. For this reason, it is important to ensure its quality, particularly with regard to drinking water intended for human consumption.
Our laboratory conducts potability analyses on well water, municipal water, spring water, and other water sources to verify that the water complies with the parameters established by current regulations. The most relevant chemical, physical, and microbiological parameters for water potability are:- color
- Turbidity
- Odor
- Taste
- pH
- hardness
- conductivity
- residual chlorine
- nitrates
- nitrites
- heavy metals
- pesticides
- organic solvents
- coliform bacteria
- enterococci
- Escherichia coli
- total microorganisms
| Well
Water Well water can be contaminated by chemicals, metals, or microorganisms. To ensure safety, it is important to test it periodically. Well water testing allows us to assess its quality and suitability for various uses: irrigation, sanitary purposes, drinking water, or filling swimming pools.
Our well water tests are customized to meet specific needs based on the intended use of the water and the location of the well. In this way, we can guarantee an accurate and detailed assessment of water quality for the specific case and intended use. If any values fall outside the acceptable range, we will provide advice on corrective actions and possible steps to take.
If well water is used in public facilities to supply water to plumbing systems or swimming pools, periodic testing is mandatory to ensure that the water provided to customers meets the quality requirements established by current regulations, in order to protect public health. | |
Obligations of the Condominium
Manager Legislative Decree 18/2023 stipulates that water quality must be guaranteed all the way to the faucet in each home, and no longer just up to the main water meter. The building manager, as the person responsible for the internal water system, is required to conduct chemical and bacteriological risk assessments, schedule periodic maintenance, and inform residents about the condition of the systems to protect public health. | | Legionella Testing for the Prevention of Legionellosis
Legionellosis, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila, is usually contracted by inhaling contaminated water while showering and is a serious illness. It is essential to prevent it through treatments, specialized technologies, and periodic testing of the systems performed by an accredited laboratory such as ours. The C.B.A. Chimica Biologia Ambiente laboratory offers its clients, in addition to the official culture-based method, an innovative accredited genetic technique that instantly detects Legionella DNA in potable water. | | Onboard Water on Yachts and Boats
Water onboard a yacht—particularly if used for charter or rental purposes—is considered water intended for human consumption and falls under facilities subject to strict regulation. Maritime Health Authorities require periodic testing to protect the health of crew and guests. These requirements cover not only routine potability parameters but, above all, testing for contamination by pathogens such as Legionella pneumophila and other bacteria. | | Test
Report You will receive a customized report summarizing the test results in an easy-to-understand format, along with a descriptive compliance assessment.
Our Accredia-accredited laboratory guarantees that the services provided are reliable and accurate. | | Regulatory
References  LEGISLATIVE DECREE of February 23, 2023, No. 18
Implementation of Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 16, 2020, concerning the quality of water intended for human consumption. | |
LEGISLATIVE DECREE No. 102 of June 19, 2025, Supplementary and corrective provisions to Legislative Decree No. 18 of February 23, 2023, No. 18, implementing Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 16, 2020, on the quality of water intended for human consumption. | | | |  |  |  | | |
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