Water Authority Laboratory International Accreditation Renewed

The Water Authority is pleased to announce that its Laboratory has successfully renewed its accreditation with the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)  in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for laboratory competence.

The renewal confirms that the Authority’s Laboratory continues meet rigorous international requirements for technical competence, quality management, and reliable testing results. The Laboratory’s accreditation is valid through November 30, 2027, following a comprehensive on-site assessment and evaluation by the A2LA Accreditation Council.

“Achieving and maintaining accreditation is a clear demonstration of our commitment to the highest quality standards,” said Laboratory Manager Marcela Martinez-Ebanks. “It reflects the strength of our technical procedures, the competence of our staff, and our continuous focus on accuracy, consistency, and accountability in all testing activities.”

The accreditation applies specifically to the tests listed on the Laboratory’s official Scope of Accreditation (Cert. No. 1931.02), which is published in A2LA’s searchable online directory. Accreditation provides independent verification that the Laboratory operates in compliance with internationally accepted best practices and quality assurance principles.

Water Authority Director Dr Gelia Frederick-van Genderen ed the importance of accreditation in building confidence and trust. “Accreditation by A2LA provides assurance to regulators, stakeholders, and the community that the Authority’s Laboratory operates to globally recognised standards. This achievement reflects our ongoing investment in quality systems and reinforces our commitment to delivering dependable and scientifically sound results.”

The Laboratory has maintained continuous accreditation since 2002, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to quality and continual improvement. It carries out routine quality control testing of the Authority’s potable water supplies and treated effluent from the wastewater treatment plant, and also provides laboratory testing services to government agencies, the private sector, and the general public.

As an A2LA-accredited organisation, the Laboratory is authorised to promote its accredited status in accordance with A2LA requirements, further reinforcing confidence in the Authority’s testing capabilities and services.

The accreditation can be viewed on the Authority’s website, under the Laboratory page.