Russia has updated its GOST standards for drinking water for the first time since 1974, according to a document from Rosstandart. Starting January 1, 2027, modern methods for testing water for dangerous bacteria, including E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as for signs of contamination from soil and sewage, will come into effect.

Russia has updated its GOST standards for drinking water for the first time since 1974, according to a document from Rosstandart. Starting January 1, 2027, modern methods for testing water for dangerous bacteria, including E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as for signs of contamination from soil and sewage, will come into effect.