NSF certifies first membrane filter to water treatment program.

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NSF International has announced that Hyflux Membrane Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. is first company to achieve NSF certification under its new NSF Public Drinking Water Equipment Performance Certification Program, which is based on U.S. EPA's LT2 rule. NSF conducted tests on Hyflux Kristal K-600ET0820 Ultrafiltration Membrane Module and certified it as meeting requirements for reduction of cryptosporidium, with average log removal value of 6.5 log10, and minimum LRV of 5.9 log10.



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NSF Certifies First Membrane Filter to New Water Treatment Performance Program



NSF International Certifies First Membrane Filter to New NSF Water Treatment Performance Certification Program that Verifies Product's Ability to Remove Cryptosporidium

Demonstrates Compliance with EPA's Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment ("LT2") Rule

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - NSF International has announced that Hyflux Membrane Manufacturing Pte. Ltd. is the first company to achieve NSF certification under its new NSF Public Drinking Water Equipment Performance Certification Program.

The new NSF certification program is based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule ("LT2") and outlines additional requirements for annual facility audits, in addition to certification to NSF/ANSI Standard 61: Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects to increase the safety of products and materials that come into contact with drinking water.

The EPA's LT2 regulations require that membrane filtration products undergo laboratory testing to assure the filters can perform as indicated by removing disease-causing microorganisms like Cryptosporidium, which are resistant to common primary disinfection practices such as chlorination.

NSF International conducted tests on the Hyflux Kristal K-600ET0820 Ultrafiltration (low-pressure) Membrane Module and certified it as meeting the requirements for the reduction of Cryptosporidium, with an average log removal value (LRV) of 6.5 log10, and a minimum LRV of 5.9 log10. The Kristal K-600ET0820 is also certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61, which is the American National Standard for drinking water products.

NSF International has conducted evaluations of membrane and other public water supply products for the U.S. EPA since 1996, as NSF operates the EPA's Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Drinking Water Systems Center. The NSF ETV program has produced 9 protocols, including 28 testing plans, for technologies that are designed to remove waterborne pathogens by various filters, and to disinfect or reduce chemical contaminants in the water.

"NSF International provides water utility personnel the confidence they need to know the products they install will perform as indicated," said Bruce Bartley, NSF International Technical Manager. "In addition, we provide on-going inspections and certifications that ensure that products will continue to comply with the EPA's LT2 requirements and remove disease-causing microorganisms such as Cryptosporidium."

"As a global provider of water treatment solutions and equipment, Hyflux constantly seeks to achieve new standards and benchmarks. The certification by NSF, which is the first for any company to achieve, is a validation of our membrane innovations and the quality of our membranes in delivering cleaner, safer drinking water for our customers," said Olivia Lum, Hyflux Ltd. Group CEO.

The certification requirements and test methods for NSF International's Public Drinking Water Equipment Performance program are outlined in the NSF Certification Guidelines for Public Drinking Water Equipment Performance. Additional information on this NSF certification program can be obtained by contacting Greta Houlahan at houlahan@nsf.org or 734-913-5723.

A complete listing of all products certified by NSF can be found on NSF's website (http://www.nsf.org/business/search_listings). More information about Hyflux products is available at www.hyfluxmembranes.com.

About NSF International: NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, certifies products and writes standards for food, water and consumer goods to minimize adverse health effects and protect the environment (www.nsf.org). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment.

NSF has conducted evaluations of membrane and other public water supply products through its operation of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Drinking Water Systems Center for the U.S. EPA since 1996. This program has produced 9 protocols, including 28 testing plans, for technologies designed to remove waterborne pathogens by various filters, as well as to disinfect or reduce chemical contaminants.

Additional NSF services include NSF Education and Training programs, safety audits for the food and water industries, nutritional/dietary supplement certification and management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR).

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