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Water Systems

Guarantee the quality, performance, and safety of water products and systems with NSF’s extensive range of certifications and services.

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Use of NSF consulting services or attending NSF training sessions does not provide an advantage, nor is it linked in any way to the granting of certification.

  • Municipal Water Systems and Products

    Have your municipal water products and systems thoroughly tested and certified. This includes everything from water storage tanks and reservoirs to water meters and individual components.
  • Plumbing Products

    Verify the compliance of your plumbing products with the necessary standards and plumbing codes.
  • Materials and Ingredients

    Verify the compliance of materials and ingredients with both North American and international standards.
  • Water Filtration

    Test and certify water filtration and treatment systems, tailored for municipal, residential, or commercial use.
  • Treatment Chemicals and Media

    Ensure global regulatory compliance by obtaining certification for your water treatment chemicals and media. The safety of drinking water is inherently linked to the quality of chemical aids and filtration media employed in its treatment.
  • Onsite Wastewater and Water Reuse Systems

    Ensure that your on-site wastewater treatment or water reuse units meet all regulatory requirements.
  • Pool and Spa Products

    Test and certify your pool and spa equipment and water treatment chemicals to guarantee their adherence to national health, building, and construction codes.
  • Water and Wastewater Standards

    NSF's consensus standards cover an extensive range of products for the water and wastewater industries to help ensure the quality and safety of these products in the marketplace.
  • Information Security Management Systems

    Strengthen information security for your business, satisfy customer expectations and do your part in protecting the water sector from risk.
  • Quality Management Systems

    Demonstrate to your customers, regulators and the public your commitment to quality by establishing and certifying your management systems.

Resources

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    EU-MHR Technical Webinar

    Webinar
    Countdown to EU-MHR: Everything You Need To Know. Get useful insights about key requirements, certification and how to prepare for the upcoming changes under the new Drinking Water Directive.
  • EU-MHR Readiness Research Report

    Article
    New NSF research reveals a significant EU-MHR readiness gap: while 99% of manufacturers feel ready, only 7% have completed a gap assessment.
  • Trusted Water Safety, Backed by Science

    Article
    Explore how Samsung Electronics advances water purifier safety and performance through innovation, rigorous validation, independent certification, and recognized filtration standards.

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