The laboratory unit of LIMA Water, a water business unit of Aboitiz InfraCapital, has successfully renewed its recognition as an environmental testing laboratory of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
This means LIMA Water is authorized to conduct testing and analysis of water and wastewater to ensure the quality adheres to national standards. It has obtained the DENR’s approval to expand its scope of services, now including additional recognized effluent parameters such as ammonia, nitrate, and color.
Effluent refers to treated wastewater discharged into a natural body of water. To protect the environment and public health from the adverse effects of pollution, the government has established effluent standards and regulations to limit the amount of pollutants and contaminants permissible for discharge into the environment.
“Having received the DENR’s recognition and approval to broaden our scope of services, we are now equipped to extend our laboratory services to other companies, assisting them in ensuring that their effluent adheres to government standards and promotes environmental preservation. With our expanded capabilities, we aim to contribute even more significantly to environmental conservation, water resource management, and sustainable practices,” said Hazele Manalo, LIMA Water general manager.
