NSF Conference Addresses Public Water System Compliance Using POU/POE   Water Quality Products June 2003
In February, NSF International arranged for many experts to cover the issues and facets of point-of-use and point-of-entry (POU/POE), how they can be used for PWS compliance and other opportunities for the manufacturers and users. This article is intended to provide opinions and a broad conference overview.
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POU Faucet Selections   Water Quality Products November 2002   Gary M. Strunak, Tomlinson Industries
Faucets for point-of-use (POU) water treatment systems must combine an attractive, contemporary appearance with materials that ensure safety and purity. POU faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important to help meet consumer demands for safe, high-quality drinking water. It is estimated that by 2020 almost every household will have a POU or point-of-entry (POE) water treatment system.
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Making the Sale Using Certification to American National Standards   Water Quality Products March 2002   By Tom Bruursema, NSF
Dealers of drinking water treatment systems today enjoy a growing market of opportunity. However, accompanying this growth is increasing competition, a tightening economy and a far more informed consumer. All of these require dealers to find better ways to differentiate their products and services.

Standards Development Consensus Process for Alternative Water Treatment Device Systems   Water Quality Products June 1998   Nancy J. Culotta
An article announcing NSF International's letter survey to manufacturers of Alternative Water Treatment Devices (AWTDs).

POU/POE &Bottled Water Programs: Standard 53 Serves Both for Cyst Reduction Claims   Water Quality Products April 1998   Michael P. Miller
The devices covered by the Standard 53 are intended to reduce health-related contaminants that may be present in the drinking water supply.

Consumer Facts on Bottled Water Testing   Water Quality Products November 1997   Michael P. Miller
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that every bottled water product receives a full analysis every year.

Technical Challenges Facing International Bottlers   Water Quality Products May 1997   by Michael P. Miller
Problems the importer faces in addressing U.S. or other regulatory challenges are based on the differences between international and FDA regulations.

The Development of Certification Policies   Water Quality Products March 1997   by Nancy Culotta
A discussion of the process through which a concept goes before it becomes a certification program policy.