Protecting Public Health with Expert Water Quality and Safety Solutions
Water Safety
The United Association (UA) is a recognized leader in water safety, delivering advanced solutions that protect the health and well-being of communities across North America.
UA members are highly trained professionals specializing in the installation, maintenance, and inspection of water systems for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Our work ensures clean, safe, and reliable water, safeguarding homes, businesses, and public infrastructure from contamination and waterborne hazards.
Comprehensive Water Safety Services
UA members provide a full range of water safety services designed to meet the highest standards for quality and compliance:
Backflow Prevention
Installation, testing, and maintenance of backflow preventers to stop contaminated water from entering clean water supplies.
Cross-Connection Control
Identifying and eliminating cross-connections that can lead to dangerous contamination of potable water systems.
Water Quality Testing
Routine sampling and analysis to detect contaminants, bacteria, and chemical imbalances, ensuring water meets health and regulatory standards.
System Upgrades and Retrofits
Modernizing aging water systems with advanced materials and technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and code compliance.
Fixture and Equipment Installation
Installing water filters, softeners, purification systems, and safety devices in homes, schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings.
Emergency Response
Rapid response to water main breaks, contamination events, and system failures to protect public health and restore safe water service.
Markets and Facilities Served
UA professionals support water safety in a diverse range of settings, including:
Residential
Single-family homes, apartments, and multi-family housing
Commercial
Office buildings, hotels, retail centers, and restaurants
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities with critical water quality needs
Education
Schools, universities, and childcare centers
Industrial and Manufacturing
Factories, food processing plants, and laboratories
Public Infrastructure
Municipal water treatment plants, distribution systems, and utility networks
Commitment to Safety and Training
Every water safety project completed by UA members is built on a foundation of rigorous safety protocols and training. Our workforce participates in industry-leading apprenticeship programs and ongoing education to stay current with technological advances and regulatory requirements.
The UA’s Standard for Safety and Standard for Excellence ensure that every job meets or exceeds client expectations and industry benchmarks.
Other sectors we serve
Commercial and Institutional
Energy and Infrastructure
Fabrication
Fire Protection
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HVACR
Industrial
The industrial sector in North America encompasses manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and other large facilities requiring...
Medical and Pharmaceutical
Residential
Water Safety
Join the UA
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