Provo Water Quality and Assurance Laboratory is the only internationally accredited water testing laboratory in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The laboratory specialises in drinking water analysis, including chemical, microbiological and Legionella testing.
Quality is at the core of everything we do. Each year, our laboratory carries out more than 18,000 tests across reservoirs and the distribution system, helping to ensure that the water supplied meets the highest standards from source to tap.
Our laboratory operates in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and Turks and Caicos Islands Government requirements. We also carry out additional testing to support ongoing quality control, system performance and responsible water management.
We are proud to hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board). This demonstrates that our laboratory meets internationally recognised standards for testing competence, accuracy and consistency.
Our accreditation also supports our professional sampling services. Correct sampling is essential for reliable results, particularly for specialist testing such as Legionella. Our trained Water Quality Specialists follow strict procedures to help reduce the risk of contamination and ensure samples are collected, handled and tested correctly.
Our processes are regularly assessed by independent experts and we participate in recognised proficiency testing programmes to validate the reliability of our results.
Provo Water Laboratory provides water quality testing in accordance with ISO/IEWC 17025 international standards and the labaratory is accredited by the ANAB.
What ANAB Accreditation Means for You
When you test with Provo Water Quality and Assurance Laboratory, you can trust the results.
ANAB accreditation (ANSI National Accreditation Board) is an internationally recognised standard. It means our laboratory operates at the highest level of quality, accuracy, and reliability.
For you, this means:
- Confidence that your water testing results are accurate and dependable
- Assurance that all work is carried out to internationally recognised standards
- Independent assessment of our laboratory by external experts on a regular basis
- Verified methods and procedures are consistently followed
- Measurements are traceable to national and international standards
- Testing is precise, consistent, and suitable for regulatory and health purposes
Our accreditation reflects our commitment to excellence, giving you peace of mind that your water quality is being assessed by a trusted and qualified laboratory.
