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Standards Development
| Reference | Standards description | Committee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS EN 14453 |
EN 14453 Devices to prevent pollution by backflow of potable water. Pipe interrupter with permanent atmospheric vent DN 10 to DN 20. Family D, type C Categories: Water. Drinking | Valves. Check |
B/504/-/14 Valves and fittings for buildings & devices to prevent pollution by backflow | Public comment |
| BS ISO 25288 |
Guideline for smart drinking water service management integrating AI technology Categories: Services. Other | Water. Drinking |
CB/503 Drinking water and wastewater service levels | Drafting |
| BS ISO 25175 |
Marine technology — Standard test methods for performance of reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) membrane elements Categories: Water. Drinking |
SME/32 Ships and marine technology - Steering committee | Approval |
| BS EN 12485:2026 |
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Calcium carbonate, high-calcium lime, half burnt dolomite, magnesium oxide, calcium magnesium carbonate and dolomitic lime. Test methods Categories: Water. Drinking | Chemicals. Water purification |
B/504/10 Chemicals and filtering media for water treatment | Published standard |
| BS EN 1717:2025 |
Protection against pollution of water intended for human consumption in potable water installations and general requirements for devices to prevent pollution by backflow Categories: Water. Drinking | Valves. General | Water supply |
B/504/-/14 Valves and fittings for buildings & devices to prevent pollution by backflow | Approval |
| BS EN 1420:2026 |
Influence of organic materials on water intended for human consumption. Determination of odour, flavour, colour and turbidity of water in piping and storage systems Categories: Water. Drinking | Water. Examination. Physical properties | Pipelines. General |
EH/6 Effects of materials on water quality | Published standard |
| BS EN 15848:2026 |
Water conditioning equipment inside buildings. Adjustable chemical dosing systems. Requirements for performance, safety and testing Categories: Water. Drinking | Water supply |
B/504/-/13 Water treatment equipment | Published standard |
| BS EN 1018:2026 |
Chemicals used for treatment of water intended for human consumption. Calcium carbonate Categories: Water. Drinking | Chemicals. Water purification |
B/504/10 Chemicals and filtering media for water treatment | Published standard |
| BS EN 15664-1:2026 |
Influence of metallic materials on water intended for human consumption. Dynamic rig test for assessment of metal release. Design and operation Categories: Water. Drinking | Materials and articles in contact with foodstuffs |
EH/6 Effects of materials on water quality | Published standard |
| BS EN 18087:2026 |
Devices for in-situ generation of biocides. Chlorine dioxide generated from sodium chlorite by acidification or oxidation Categories: Water. Drinking |
B/504/10 Chemicals and filtering media for water treatment | Published standard |