It is important to understand that information and data collection is key in any project, large or small. The lack of reliable information and accurate data can turn a project inside-out and have serious consequences. As such, it is important before we initiate any project in water that a detailed and profound water analysis is done. Other than the typical water analysis, it is also important to invest in analyzing elements that can represent a potential health risks, such as heavy metals, bacteria/viruses, etc. It is also primordial that an accredited lab does the analysis. This will ensure accuracy during testing and they can also advise us on how to properly sample water depending on what we want to analyze.

So, before we start any design or engineering work, we must ask the question: "what's in the water?"