CEN/TC 164 - Water supply

This document specifies additional requirements to the product standards given in Clause 5 for valves and devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water with polymer parts and housings under internal pressure and without external loads intended for installations and equipment inside buildings conveying water for human consumption.

This document is applicable to ammonia solution used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements of ammonia solution and refers to the corresponding analytical methods. It gives information for its use in water treatment. It also provides basic information relating to safe handling and use of ammonia solution (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to aluminium-based coagulants used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It specifies analytical methods to be used for products described in EN 878, EN 882, EN 885, EN 886, EN 887, EN 935 and EN 17034.

This document specifies:
a)   the field of application for mechanical mixing valves for use in a supply system of Type 1 (see Figure 1);
b)   the dimensional, leaktightness, pressure resistance, hydraulic performance, mechanical strength, endurance, corrosion resistance of the surface of the product, sequence of testing and acoustic characteristics with which sanitary tapware products including their components (flexible hose, pull out spray) need to comply where applicable;
c)   test methods to verify the characteristics.
The tests described in this document are type tests (laboratory tests) and not quality control or factory production control (FPC) tests carried out during manufacture.
This document applies to draw-off taps (mechanical mixing valves) for use with sanitary appliances installed in rooms used for personal hygiene (cloakrooms, bathrooms, etc.) and for food preparation (kitchens), i.e. for use with baths, wash basins, bidets, showers and sinks.
The conditions of use and classifications are given in Table 1.
[Table 1]
Figure 1 shows a supply system of Type 1 with a pressure range of (0,05 to 1,0) MPa [(0,5 to 10) bar].
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Final materials included in the product are not covered by this document.

This document is applicable to devices for the generation and dosing of ozone. The ozone is generated in these devices according to the technology of dielectric barrier discharge. According to EN 1278 and EN 15074, ozone is suited for the use of the treatment of water intended for human consumption (drinking water), and for the treatment of swimming pool water respectively. Ozone can be added to the water for disinfection and for oxidative purposes. This document can also be applied for other technologies to generate ozone, e.g. electrolysis or UV irradiation, as far as reasonable or applicable.
This document specifies device’s construction, and test methods for the equipment used for in situ generation of ozone. It also specifies requirements for instructions for installation, operation, maintenance, safety and for documentation to be provided with the product.

This document specifies:
- general construction, performance and material requirements for Frost Resistant Taps for outdoor use (FRT), PN 10.
- the application in the potable water installation with a static pressure of maximum 1,0 MPa (10 bar) and a distribution temperature of maximum 25 °C (PWC).
FRT valves shall consist of the 3 areas shown in Figure 1.
The conditions of use are according to the following Table 1.
The requirements with regard to the potable water quality are specified in national regulations.

This document is applicable to sulphamic acid used as antifoulant for membranes in the treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for sulphamic acid. It gives information on their use as antifoulant for membranes in water treatment in Annex A.

The purpose of this document is to specify requirements for marking, identification, leaktightness, electrical and operational safety and mechanical resistance for sanitary tapware with opening and closing controlled electronically.
The conditions of use for the supply system type are specified in Table 2:
[Table 2]
Annex B lists possible consequences of using a product outside its recommended operating range.
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This European Standard specifies a method to determine the migration of substances from factory made cementitious products into test waters after contact with the products.
This European Standard is applicable to factory made cementitious products, e.g. cement mortar linings to metallic pipes, tanks, concrete pipes etc., intended to be used for the transport and storage of water intended for human consumption, including raw water used for the production of drinking water.

This document specifies:
a)   the field of application for pillar taps, bib taps, single and multi-hole combination taps for use in:
1)   a supply system of Type 1 (see Figure 1) with a pressure range of (0,05 to 1,0) MPa [(0,5 to 10) bar];
2)   a supply system of Type 2 (see Figure 2) with a pressure range of (0,01 to 1,0) MPa [(0,1 to 10) bar];
b)   the dimensional, leak tightness, pressure resistance, hydraulic performance, mechanical strength, endurance, corrosion resistance of the surface of the product, sequence of testing and acoustic characteristics with which sanitary tapware products including their components (flexible hose, pullout spray) need to comply where applicable;
c)   test methods to verify the characteristics.
The tests described in this document are type tests (laboratory tests) and not quality control or factory production control (FPC) tests carried out during manufacture.
This document is applicable to draw-off taps (single taps and combination taps) for use with sanitary appliances installed in rooms used for personal hygiene (cloakrooms, bathrooms etc.) and for food preparation (kitchens), i.e. for use with baths, basins, bidets, showers and sinks.
This document applies to sanitary draw-off taps of nominal size 3/8”, 1/2", 3/4" and 1” (PN 10).
The conditions of use and classifications are given in Table 1.
Table 1 - Conditions of use
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Figure 1- Supply system of Type 1 with a pressure range of (0,05 to 1,0) MPa [(0,5 to 10) bar]
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Figure 2 - Supply system of Type 2 with a pressure range of (0,01 to 1,0) MPa [(0,1 to 10) bar]
NOTE   Components which are part or can be delivered with sanitary tapware products are listed in Annex C.
Final materials included in the product are not covered by this document.

This document defines the minimum requirements for treatment systems, which generate the active substance - “Active chlorine” - from sodium chloride by electrolysis for on-site (in situ) operation.
The in situ generated active substance (IGAS), in this case active chlorine, may be put into a solution (“off-line”) or directly generated in the pipes (“in-line”).
This document specifies the device construction, and test methods for the equipment used for in situ generation of active chlorine. It specifies requirements for instructions for installation, operation, maintenance, safety and for documentation to be provided with the product.
The in situ generation of active substances and the placing of their precursors on the EU market are subject to the specifications of the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) 528/2012 [“Biocidal products”]. Active substances, generated by devices, which are claiming compliance with this document, shall comply with the BPR for both the registered active chlorine, quality standards and the precursor in accordance with appropriate application and “Product Type” as listed in the BPR.
This standard does not identify applications for in situ devices for generation of active chlorine. The range of applications for in situ generation of chlorine is diverse. It is the responsibility of the economic operator/product supplier, claiming compliance with this standard, to identify the appropriate system type and operating conditions for the specific application and to:
-   specify the quality of the biocide appropriate to the application. This may be defined in national or international standards;
-   specify the appropriate product type and operating conditions (concentration, dosage rate and quality of the active chlorine);
-   specify any other regulatory requirements relevant to the specific application;
-   specify the appropriate precursor sodium chloride, for the application;
-   and to label the product accordingly.

This European Standard specifies a method to determine the influence of factory made cementitious products on the odour, flavour, colour and turbidity of test waters after contact with the products.
This European Standard is applicable to factory made cementitious products, e.g. cement mortar linings to metallic pipes, tanks, concrete pipes etc. intended to be used for the transport and storage of water for human consumption, including raw water used for the production of drinking water.

This document is applicable to sodium alginate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of sodium alginate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium alginate. It gives information on their use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride). It gives information on their use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to cationic polyacrylamides used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of cationic polyacrylamides and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for cationic polyacrylamides. It gives information on their use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to polyamines used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of polyamines and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for polyamines. It gives information on their use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to anionic and non-ionic polyacrylamides used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of anionic and non-ionic polyacrylamides and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for anionic and non-ionic polyacrylamides. It gives information on their use in water treatment.

This document specifies:
- general construction, performance and material requirements for Frost Resistant Taps for outdoor use (FRT), PN 10.
- the application in the potable water installation with a static pressure of maximum 1,0 MPa (10 bar) and a distribution temperature of maximum 25 °C (PWC).
FRT valves shall consist of the 3 areas shown in Figure 1.
The conditions of use are according to the following Table 1.
The requirements with regard to the potable water quality are specified in national regulations.

This document is applicable to iron (III) sulfate solid used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) sulfate solid and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) sulfate solid and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of iron (III) sulfate solid.

This document specifies a procedure to evaluate the passive behaviour of stainless steels and other passive alloys used in products intended to come into contact with drinking water.
The passive state is the reason why no relevant amounts of metals are released from such materials into the drinking water. This test is used to verify whether the alloy under consideration is passive under conditions which can occur in drinking waters.
This document is not applicable for product testing. It is only applicable for the assessment of passive behaviour of materials.

This document specifies the field of application, the dimensional, the physico-chemical, the design, the hydraulic, the mechanical, and the acoustic characteristics of controllable backflow preventers with reduced pressure zone, Family B, Type A.
This document covers controllable backflow preventers of Family B, Type A, with reduced pressure zones, intended to prevent pollution of potable water by backflow, caused by backsiphonage or by backpressure.
It is applicable to controllable backflow preventers in denominations DN 6 up to DN 250.
It covers controllable backflow preventers of PN 10 that are capable of working without modification or adjustment:
- at any pressure, up to 1 MPa (10 bar);
- with any pressure variation, up to 1 MPa (10 bar);
- in permanent duty at a limited temperature of 65 °C and for maximum 1 h at 90 °C.
It specifies also the test methods and requirements for verifying their characteristics, the marking and the presentation at delivery.

This document specifies the characteristics and the requirements of air gap with non-circular overflow (unrestricted) Family A, Type B for nominal flow velocity not exceeding 3 m/s. Air gaps are devices for protection of potable water in water installations from pollution by backflow. This document applies to air gaps in factory-assembled products and to constructed air gaps in situ and specifies requirements and methods to verify and ensure compliance with this document during normal working use.
The fluid in the receiving vessel is assumed to have similar properties to water. Where this is not the case, additional care or tests could be required to verify the efficacy of the solution in practical use.
The AB device is intended to be used in potable water installations according to EN 806 (all parts).

This document is applicable to iron (II) sulfate heptahydrate and iron (II) sulfate monohydrate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (II) sulfate heptahydrate and monohydrate, specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods and gives information on their use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of iron (II) sulfate.

This document is applicable to iron (III) chloride sulfate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) chloride sulfate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) chloride sulfate and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of iron (III) chloride sulfate.

This document is applicable to iron (III) sulfate solution of various iron and/or acid contents (see 4.2) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of iron (III) sulfate solution and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) sulfate solution and gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of iron (III) sulfate solution.

This document is applicable to iron (III) chloride solution a) and iron (III) chloride hexahydrate b) used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for iron (III) chlorides a) and b) and gives information for their use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of iron (III) chloride.

This document specifies dimensions, materials and performance requirements (including methods of test) for expansion valves, of nominal sizes from DN 15 to DN 32, having working pressures ) from 0,1 MPa (l bar) to 1,0 MPa (10 bar).
Expansion valves are intended for fitting to the cold potable water supply of storage water heaters, having a maximum distribution temperature of 95 °C, for all energy sources.
Expansion valves do not control the temperature and alone do not constitute the protection required for storage water heaters. Expansion valves limit pressure, in the water heaters to what they are fitted, that is produced by thermal expansion of the water.
NOTE   The use of the device specified in this document does not override the need to use controls (e.g. thermostats and cut-outs) which act directly on the power sources of water heaters (for more information see Annex A).

This document is applicable to filter media (virgin granular activated carbon, silica sand and silica gravel, pumice, pyrolyzed coal material, anthracite and calcium carbonate) used for filtration of swimming pool water, with or without chemical action. It describes the characteristics of filter media and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for filter media. It gives information on their use in swimming pool water treatment.
This document does not concern powdered diatomaceous earth, perlite, zeolite and any other filter media used with filter cartridges or similar filter elements.

This document is applicable to aluminium based coagulants (aluminium sulfate, aluminium chloride (monomeric), aluminium chloride hydroxide (monomeric), aluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate (monomeric), sodium aluminate and polyaluminium chloride hydroxide and polyaluminium chloride hydroxide sulfate) used directly or for the production of formulations for treatment of water for swimming pools.
It describes the characteristics of aluminium based coagulants and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for aluminium based coagulants. It gives information on their use in swimming pool water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to sulfuric acid used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of sulfuric acid and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sulfuric acid. It gives information on its use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to iron based coagulants (iron (III) chloride, iron (III) chloride sulfate and iron (III) sulfate liquid) used directly or for the production of formulations for treatment of water for swimming pools.
It describes the characteristics of iron based coagulants and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for iron based coagulants. It gives information on their use in swimming pool water treatment. General information on iron based coagulants is given in Annex A.
It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to calcium hypochlorite used directly, or for the production of formulations, for treatment of water for swimming pools. It describes the characteristics of calcium hypochlorite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for calcium hypochlorite. It gives information on its use in swimming pool water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of calcium hypochlorite (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to powdered activated carbon used for treatment of swimming pool water. It describes the characteristics of powdered activated carbon and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for powdered activated carbon. It gives information on its use in swimming pool water treatment.

This document is applicable to sodium thiosulfate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements of sodium thiosulfate and refers to the corresponding analytical methods. It gives information for its use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to sodium hexafluorosilicate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of sodium hexafluorosilicate and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium hexafluorosilicate. It gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of sodium hexafluorosilicate (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to sodium chloride intended for on-site electrochlorination of water intended for human consumption using non-membrane technology. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium chloride (see Annex B). It gives information on its use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to sodium sulfite used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements of sodium sulfite and refers to the corresponding analytical methods. It gives information for its use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to liquefied ammonia used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements of liquefied ammonia and refers to the corresponding analytical methods. It gives information for its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to the safe handling and use of liquefied ammonia (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to hexafluorosilicic acid used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of hexafluorosilicic acid and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for hexafluorosilicic acid. It gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of hexafluorosilicic acid (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to sodium disulfite used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of sodium disulfite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium disulfite. It gives information on its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to sodium chloride intended for on-site electrochlorination of water intended for human consumption using membrane cells. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium chloride (see Annex B). It gives information on its use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to sodium hydrogen sulfite used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics of sodium hydrogen sulfite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium hydrogen sulfite. It gives information on its use in water treatment.

This document is applicable to ammonium chloride used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements of ammonium chloride and refers to the corresponding analytical methods. It gives information for its use in water treatment. It also determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of ammonium chloride (see Annex B).

This document is applicable to ammonium sulfate used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. It describes the characteristics and specifies the requirements of ammonium sulfate and refers to the corresponding analytical methods. It gives information on its use in water treatment.

This document specifies the dimensional, physical-chemical, design, hydraulic, mechanical and acoustic characteristics of mechanical disconnectors, direct actuated Family G, Type A.
This document is applicable to mechanical disconnectors in nominal sizes DN 8 up to DN 250, intended to prevent the return of water having lost its original sanitary and drinking qualities (called “polluted water” in this document), into the potable water distribution system whenever the pressure of the latter is temporarily lower than in the polluted circuit.
This document covers the mechanical disconnectors of PN 10 that are capable of working without modification or adjustment:
— at any pressure up to 1,0 MPa (10 bar);
— with any pressure variation up to 1,0 MPa (10 bar);
— in permanent duty at a limit temperature of 65 °C and 90 °C for 1 h maximum.
It specifies also the test methods and requirements for verifying these characteristics, the marking and the presentation at delivery.

This document specifies the dimensional, physical-chemical, design, hydraulic, mechanical and acoustic characteristics of mechanical disconnectors, flow actuated Family G, Type B.
This document is applicable to mechanical disconnectors flow actuated in nominal sizes DN 8 up to DN 250, intended to prevent the return of water having lost its original sanitary and drinking qualities (called “polluted water” in this document), into the potable water distribution system whenever the pressure of the latter is temporarily lower than in the polluted circuit.
This document covers the mechanical disconnectors of PN 10 that are capable of working without modification or adjustment:
— at any pressure up to 1,0 MPa (10 bar);
— in permanent duty at a limit temperature of 65 °C and 90 °C for 1 h maximum.
It specifies also the test methods and requirements for verifying these characteristics, the marking and the presentation at delivery.

This document specifies a procedure to determine the migration of substances from non-metallic and non-cementitious site-applied materials for use in contact with water intended for human consumption.
It is applicable to site-applied materials intended to be used under various conditions for the transport and storage of water intended for human consumption, including raw water used for the production of water intended for human consumption. It covers the extraction by water of substances from these materials after their application on site.
The document is applicable to materials whose physical or chemical properties alter during or after on-site application, such as coatings, paints, and adhesives. In addition, some site-applied materials that do not change in such a manner, e.g. greases or lubricants, are also included.

This document specifies:
- the dimensional, mechanical, hydraulic and acoustic characteristics with which sanitary tapware aerators (with and without flow regulation) should comply;
- the procedures for testing these characteristics.
This document is applicable to:
- Sanitary tapware aerators intended to be mounted on tapware used with sanitary appliances in toilets, bathrooms and kitchens (e.g. single taps, combination tap assemblies, mechanical mixing valves, thermostatic mixing valves);
- Sanitary tapware aerators used under the following pressure and temperature conditions (see Table 1).
[Table 1: Conditions for the use of aerators]
NOTE 1   Sanitary tapware aerators can only be connected downstream of the obturator of the sanitary tapware product.
NOTE 2   For the purposes of brevity, sanitary tapware aerators will be detailed only as aerators in the rest of this document.
NOTE 3   The tests described in this document are type tests (laboratory tests) and not quality control tests carried out during manufacture.
NOTE 4   Aerator swivels are to be tested in combination with a specific aerator only and are therefore considered to be sanitary tapware accessories. (Testing of the stand-alone swivels is therefore not covered by the scope of this document. Where swivels are used they are considered to be part of the tapware constructions, e.g. for bidet taps).

This document describes a test method for laboratory evaluation of possible adverse effects of water treatment membrane elements and modules on drinking water quality.
In principle it is applicable to microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis and electrodialysis modules for use in the treatment of public water supplies and of water inside buildings.
NOTE   Such devices can vary considerably in design and operation and hence some modification of the procedures can be required.
Evaluation of the efficiency of the membrane filter in removing contaminants from the treated water is not included.

This document describes a method for the analysis, evaluation and management of risks that exist or may arise from the use of potable water installations within buildings and, for certain purposes, outside buildings but within the premises. Water Safety Plans for potable water supply systems are excluded from the scope of this document.
The document is addressed to all organisations and other stakeholders which are responsible for providing potable water within a safe potable water installation inside buildings according to EN 806, EN 1717 and national regulations.