Water Analysis
Comprehensive Water Analysis Across Regulatory Frameworks
Water characterization requires specialized skills and validated methodologies, since each type has different regulatory requirements, analytical objectives and operational matrices. Our activities cover the entire spectrum of water used in the civil, industrial, environmental and health sectors, ensuring a technical approach consistent with the main national and European regulations. We operate on matrices ranging from water intended for human consumption to wastewater, passing through environmental, industrial, microbiological water and specific applications. Each category requires dedicated sampling, storage and analysis procedures, defined by established standards and industry guidelines.
The following classification summarizes the main types of water covered by the analytical activities, with the relative regulatory framework of reference, offering a clear view of the areas of intervention and the application contexts in which the technical checks are carried out.
Water Matrices & Application Areas
1. Human use & Food
- Water intended for human consumption (network, wells)
- Bottled and mineral waters
- Food and process water
- Regulations: Legislative Decree 18/2023, Dir. 2020/2184, Legislative Decree 176/2011
2. Environmental Waters
- Surface water
- Groundwater
- Marine and brackish waters
- Regulations: Legislative Decree 152/2006, Dir. 2000/60/EC
3. Waste / Discharge
- Civil and urban wastewater
- Industrial wastewater
- Water from purifiers
- Regulations: Legislative Decree 152/2006 (AUA/AIA tables)
4. Industrial & Process
- Cooling water and boiler
- Process water
- High purity waters
- Normative: UNI / ISO, ASTM
5. Microbiological & Safety
- Pool and recreational waters
- Thermal waters
- Recirculated water
- Regulations: State-Regions Agreement 2003, UNI 10637
6. Specific Applications
- Water for irrigation
- Waters for animal husbandry
- Pharmaceutical/cosmetic use
- Energy systems
- Regulations: Pharmacopoeia Eur.,
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find answers to the most frequent questions related to Water Analysis.
Which types of water can be analysed by L.A.C.?
L.A.C. performs accredited analyses on a wide range of water matrices, including drinking water, groundwater, surface water, industrial and civil wastewater, process water, microbiological waters, and water for specific applications such as irrigation, energy systems, and pharmaceutical use.
Are the analyses compliant with national and European regulations?
Yes. All analyses are performed in accordance with applicable Italian and European legislation, including Legislative Decree 18/2023, Legislative Decree 152/2006, Directive 2020/2184, Directive 2000/60/EC, UNI, ISO, and other sector-specific standards.
Does L.A.C. provide sampling services or only laboratory analysis?
L.A.C. offers both laboratory analysis and technical support for sampling. Sampling procedures follow validated protocols and regulatory guidelines to ensure representativeness, traceability, and legal validity of the analytical results.
How are analytical results reported and validated?
All results are issued in official test reports, validated under the ISO/IEC 17025 quality system. Reports include measurement uncertainty where applicable and are legally recognized by authorities, auditors, and certification bodies.
