What is BS EN 12909 - Water intended for human consumption - Anthracite about?
BS EN 12909 is a European standard that discusses products used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption.
BS EN 12909 is applicable to anthracite used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. BS EN 12909 describes the characteristics of anthracite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for anthracite. BS EN 12909 gives information on its use in water treatment.
Who is BS EN 12909 - Water intended for human consumption - Anthracite for?
BS EN 12909 on water intended for human consumption - Anthracite is useful for:
- Water treatment plant
- Chemical laboratories
- Health and safety bodies  
- Regulatory authorities 
- Water suppliers
- Chemical industries 
- Packaged drinking water manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
- Inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 12909 - Water intended for human consumption - Anthracite?
Anthracite is an excellent filter media for water clarification in drinking or industrial use when used in combination with filtering sands. It is one of the most used filtering media.
Too much anthracite use in water can cause damage to organs through prolonged, or repeated exposure, lung injury. Therefore, BS EN 12909 provides the rules relating to the safe handling and use of anthracite in the treatment of water intended for human consumption.
BS EN 12909 provides you with the minimum purity requirements for anthracite used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. Limits are given for impurities commonly present in the product. Depending on the raw material and the manufacturing process other impurities may be present and, if so, this shall be notified to the user and when necessary to relevant authorities.
BS EN 12909 provides you guidance on test methods that include sampling and analysis. BS EN 12909 guides the labelling, transportation, and storage of the product so that the purity is not affected. BS EN 12909 helps to avoid potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 12909:2012 supersedes BS EN 12909:2005 which is withdrawn.
The significant technical difference between BS EN 12909:2012 and EN 12909:2005 is as follows:
- Updating of clause 8.2 in line with current legislation
