Certified Safety: GEMÜ Plastic Diaphragm Valves Approved for the Drinking Water Supply

19.08.2025
GEMÜ plastic diaphragm valves are approved for use in any drinking water application in Germany with immediate effect. The basis for this is the successful examination and certification by the independent certification body OFI CERT in accordance with the current specifications of the German environmental protection agency (UBA).
Certified Safety: GEMÜ Plastic Diaphragm Valves Approved for the Drinking Water Supply

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For the installation and repair of drinking water systems, the UBA stipulates that only materials may be used that do not release any substances that pose a health risk to the drinking water or prohibit the growth of micro-organisms. As part of extensive testing, the plastic diaphragm valves from GEMÜ have been tested accordingly. The result is that valve types GEMÜ 610, 617, R629, R639, R647, R649, R677 and R690 with a PVC-U valve body and EPDM diaphragm meet all hygiene requirements.

GEMÜ therefore offers its customers tested safety and reliable product quality for use in cold and hot water applications for the drinking water supply.

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