Drinking water quality is a crucial factor for human health, onboard safety, and crew well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily intake of 35 ml of water per kilogram of body weight for adults — making access to safe water a vital necessity.

However, according to the WHO, more than 2 billion people worldwide still consume contaminated water, often unknowingly. Contaminated drinking water may appear clean, odorless, and colorless, yet contain microscopic pathogenic microorganisms or toxic chemical substances such as:

• Arsenic
• Coliforms
• Pesticides
• Pharmaceutical residues

These contaminants are associated with waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid fever, cholera, and tropical infections.

Onboard ships, maintaining drinking water quality is especially challenging. Pipelines are often exposed to corrosion, temperatures are high, and stagnant points (such as emergency showers or seldom-used tanks) can promote the growth of Legionella and other harmful microorganisms.

For this reason, periodic drinking water analysis is essential to ensure that supply systems are safe and compliant with the standards established by the World Health Organization.

Lan Maritime Lab offers a complete and reliable solution for onboard drinking water analysis, including:

• Microbiological and physicochemical testing
• Detection of critical contaminants
• Fast, reliable results aligned with international standards

Our commitment is to ensure water safety onboard and peace of mind for operators, crew, and visitors.