Provo Water Laboratory Celebrates a Decade of Excellence in Accreditation

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – HAB Group proudly announces the 10th anniversary of Provo Water Company’s (PWC) ISO 17025 accreditation. This prestigious certification, representing the highest standard for water quality laboratory testing, marks a decade of excellence.

ISO 17025 is the gold standard for quality and competence in water testing, ensuring top-tier processes and results. This milestone highlights PWC’s financial investment and unwavering commitment to excellence.

The anniversary was celebrated with a ceremony attended by notable figures, including Hon. Charles Washington Misick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Jason Stein, Vice President of ANAB ANSI National Accreditation Board, and Candice Santa, President of the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association. The Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister for Utilities and Public Safety, also attended. Kenya Jones, the Deputy Chief Environmental Health Officer, delivered the guest address, emphasizing the vital partnership between Provo Water and the Environmental Health Department in enhancing water quality and public health.

Established in 1997, Provo Water Laboratory has grown from a modest setup to a fully accredited facility. Under the leadership of Sherry Bell Parker, PWC’s Water Quality Manager, the lab achieved its first accreditation from the Laboratory Accreditation Bureau (LAB) in 2014, becoming the first lab in the Turks and Caicos Islands to do so. Today, only four other labs in the Caribbean—Bahamas, Cayman, Trinidad, and TCI—share this distinction.

“An accredited laboratory inspires confidence,” said Mrs. Bell Parker. “The accreditation process is challenging but ensures ongoing compliance with industry standards and continual operational improvement. This confirms that our laboratory services provide seamless support to our customers and stakeholders.”

The laboratory assists various sectors, including government departments, hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, sister islands, cruise ships, private yachts and contractors. This extensive support underscores PWC’s dedication to public health and safety.

Provo Water Laboratory monitors thirty sampling locations throughout Providenciales’ distribution network. Testing also occurs at reservoirs and during new main commissioning.  Advancements in sensor technology and data analytics enable real-time water quality monitoring, enhancing infrastructure management and system efficiency.  It also

Provo Water Laboratory has significantly contributed to the Turks and Caicos Islands and remains committed to excellence, innovation, and community support.