Certifications Achieved Through the Water Quality Association
The Water Quality Association (WQA) Professional Certification program helps consumers identify individuals in the point-of-use/point-of-entry water quality improvement industry who have demonstrated a certified level of professional expertise and are dedicated to high professional standards. The industries devoted to treating and delivering water are complex and varied. WQA primarily represents the sector of the water treatment industry devoted to treating water on the homeowner's or business-owner's property.
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The training for professional certification instills procedures for critical thinking needed to correctly diagnose the water quality problem; select and configure the appropriate solution; safely and professionally install the equipment; and correctly maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
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All WQA Certifications emphasize evidence-based treatment solutions, business ethics as related to selling practices and product performance claims, water testing and analysis, compliance with local plumbing codes and licenses, protection of customer property, drinking water regulations, on-the-job-safety, and more. We have made a commitment to you and an investment in ourselves.
Point-of-use or point-of-entry treatment is often referred to as the "final barrier" that prevents waterborne contaminants from entering a home or business. Whether your water arrives from a community treatment plant, municipal well or other source, Dependable Water, Inc. is committed to making that water safe and aesthetically pleasing for those who consume or use it.
Certified Installer, CI
Demonstrates knowledge of installation parameters for POU/POE equipment, plumbing codes, installation best practices, peak demand sizing, and water quality concerns.
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Certified Water Specialist, CWS
Demonstrates understanding of problem water contaminants and treatment for both aesthetic and health-related concerns.
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Certified Water Treatment Representative, CWR
Demonstrates understanding of aesthetic water problems such as hardness and taste and odor and appropriate treatment methods.