What is WQA and why is it important to you?

The Water Quality Association (WQA) is a not for profit Illinois-based trade association representing the residential, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry. It has more than 2,500 members consisting of both manufacturers as well as dealers/distributors of water treatment equipment.  For the industry they provide:

• • Professional Certification for Individuals
  • Public Relations/Consumer Education Programs like the recently         available “Water Treatment for Dummies” and great reports like the         Battelle Report and the report on Water Softeners and septic tank         compatibility as well as the Softened Water Benefits study discussed here.

• Code of Ethics and Marketing Guidelines
• Research and Technical Reports and Booklets
• WQA Aquatech USA         convention
• Industry Standards Development
• Advice on Government Relations/Regulations

The WQA offers the most comprehensive water treatment training courses in the world. Candidates who pass the rigorous exam process are awarded the designation of Certified Water Specialist.

Since 1977, WQA”s Professional Certification Program has helped consumers find informed, ethical, and certified professionals– each earning a three year certificate by passing an exam on water contaminants and treatment technologies for sales, installation and service of water treatment equipment and products in compliance with all regulatory requirements.   You can be confident that any individual that has completed the Certified Water Specialist program is trained to offer you well informed recommendations about any water quality concern expressed by your family.

The Water Store Midland has been a member of   WQA for many years.   Although there are fewer than 70 Certified Water Specialists in all of Canada.   Our “Gary the Water Guy” is a Certified Water Specialist.

The Water Quality Association runs an annual water treatment convention and trade show called Aquatech, which  Gary attends, offering training seminars and programs to keep members up to date on water treatment trends and best business practices.