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Water Quality & Drinking Water

What is a Water Quality Measurement Agency?

In accordance with the Act on Testing and Inspection in the Environmental Field, FITI Testing & Research Institute has been designated as a water quality measurement agency. We provide comprehensive measurement services for all items, including water pollutants, hazardous substances, and other water quality parameters, in compliance with related standards. These services are conducted under key regulations such as the Water Environment Conservation Act, the Act on Integrated Management of Environmental Pollution Facilities, the Sewerage Act, and the Framework Act.

FITI Testing & Research Institute has obtained a Quality Control Verification Certificate from the National Institute of Environmental Research under the Act on Environmental Testing and Inspection and has been recognized as an accredited testing laboratory for all water pollutants by the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).

※ Water quality measurement agency (Cheongju City No. 13), measurement agency service performance capability evaluation “S” grade (as of 2024)

Related laws

  • Measurement of all water pollutants in Appendix 2 of the "Enforcement Regulations of the Water Environment Conservation Act"
  • Measurement of all specific water quality pollutants in Appendix 3 of the "Enforcement Regulations of the Water Environment Conservation Act"
  • Self-monitoring under Article 31 of the "Integrated Management of Environmental Pollution Facilities Act."
  • Measurement of all items in the effluent water quality standards as per Appendix 1 of the "Sewerage Act Enforcement Rules."
  • Measurement of all items in the water quality and aquatic ecosystem-related standards as per Appendix 1 of the "Environmental Policy Framework Act Enforcement Decree."

Test subjects and items

  • Wastewater discharge facility influent, effluent, influent and effluent of public sewage and wastewater treatment facilities, and river water.

    Measurable/analytical items (62 designated water quality pollutants).

Other than specific water quality pollutants (30 types) Specific water pollutants (32 types)
  • Suspended solids (SS)
  • Hydrogen ion concentration (pH)
  • Color
  • Anionic surfactant
  • n-Hexane extract
    (mineral oil/plant and animal extract)
  • Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)
  • Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
  • Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
  • Total coliform bacteria
  • Ecotoxicity
  • Total Person (TN)
  • Total Nitrogen (TP)
  • Phenols
  • Fluorine
  • Chloride ion
  • Sulfate ion
  • Perchlorate
  • Perfluorinated compounds
    (PFOA/PFOs/PFHxs)
  • toluene
  • Xylene
  • Hexachlorobenzene
  • nickel
  • soluble manganese
  • barium
  • zinc
  • annotation
  • Soluble iron
  • chrome
  • copper
  • lead
  • arsenic
  • cadmium
  • Selenium
  • antimony
  • mercury
  • hexavalent chromium
  • Tetrachloroethylene
  • Trichloroethylene
  • benzene
  • Carbon tetrachloride
  • Dichloromethane
  • 1,1-Dichloroethylene
  • 1.2-Dichloroethane
  • chloroform
  • 1,4-dioxane
  • vinyl chloride
  • Acrylonitrile
  • Bromoform
  • naphthalene
  • Styrene
  • cyanogen
  • Organic
  • Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)
  • Acrylamide
  • Formaldehyde
  • epichlorohydrin
  • phenol
  • pentachlorophenol
  • Bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
  • Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)

Test standards

Water quality pollution process test standards, etc.

Exam period

  • General items: 5-12 days (varies by item)

  • Specific water quality pollutants: 15 days (based on business days)

  • All water pollutants: 15 days (based on business days)

What is Water Environment Consulting and Standards Development?

FITI Testing & Research Institute provides comprehensive services for identifying ecological toxicity-causing substances in industrial wastewater and developing effective mitigation measures. We also offer consulting services for salt certification in accordance with the National Institute of Environmental Research's Regulations on Ecotoxicity Proof by Salt, as specified under the Environmental Science and Technology Act. Additionally, we supports businesses in addressing increasingly stringent domestic and international chemical regulations related to the environment. Our services include analyzing new chemicals and developing advanced testing methods.

Under Article 5, Paragraph 3 of the Enforcement Rules of the Industrial Standardization Act, FITI has been designated as a standard development collaboration organization by the National Institute of Environmental Research (under the Ministry of Environment) and is actively involved in the revision, development, and creation of national standards (KS) and international standards (ISO).

Main Business

  • Water Environment Consulting

    Related laws

    • 「Regulations on the Proof of Ecotoxicity Caused by Salts」
    • 「Chemical Substances Control Act」
    • 「Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances」

    Business Description

    • Consulting for Identifying Ecotoxicity-Causing Substances in Industrial Wastewater and Developing Mitigation Measures
    • Consulting for Cases of Exceeding Ecotoxicity Discharge Limits for High-Salinity Wastewater: "Proof of Ecotoxicity Caused by Salts"
    • Analysis of New Chemical Substances
    • Development of Analytical Methods for New Chemical Substances

  • Water Environment Standard Development

    Business Description

    • Establishment of Standard Demand Surveys and Development Review Plans
    • Operation of Technical Committees and Standardization Working Groups by Field
    • Preparation of Standards, Commentaries, and Request for the Establishment and Revision of Standards
    • Public Hearings and Briefings for Gathering Stakeholders' Opinions
    • Preparation of Amendments Based on Public Notice Results

What is Drinking Water (Groundwater) Quality Testing?

FITI Testing & Research Institute is a nationally accredited organization specializing in drinking water quality testing. We provide rapid and accurate testing and analysis services to assess all parameters related to water quality standards. These tests ensure the safety of drinking water and groundwater, safeguarding human health from potential contaminants.

We conduct comprehensive analyses of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water to ensure its safety and quality. By detecting and preventing water pollution at early stages, it evaluates water suitability to safeguard public health. Thorough analyses are performed in compliance with legal standards and regulations to ensure the sustainable management and supply of drinking water. We also provide policy recommendations and proposes improvements to enhance drinking water systems. By increasing the efficiency of water supply systems and proactively addressing potential risks, it guarantees the provision of safe, clean, and reliable water.

※ Drinking water quality testing agency (Geumgang River Basin Environmental Office No. 14, 2014.07.01.)

Test subject

Drinking water, groundwater drinking water, domestic water, agricultural water, industrial water, etc.

Details

Items and cycles of regular groundwater quality inspection (Article 38 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Groundwater Act)

  • Groundwater drinking water : 46 items in total, including mesophilic general bacteria, once every 2 years
  • Groundwater for living water : 19 items including total coliform bacteria, once every 3 years
  • Groundwater agricultural water : 14 items in total, including nitrate nitrogen, once every 3 years
  • Groundwater industrial water : 14 items in total, including nitrate nitrogen, once every 3 years

Drinking water analysis items

  • Microorganisms : mesophilic general bacteria, total coliform bacteria, fecal coliform bacteria, etc.
  • Inorganic substances that are hazardous to health : lead, fluorine, arsenic, etc.
  • Organic substances harmful to health : phenol, diazinon, parathion, etc.
  • Aesthetic influence substances : hardness, potassium permanganate consumption, odor, taste, etc.

Test standards

Drinking water process test standards