What is BS EN 12911 - Manganese greensand used for the treatment of water intended about?
BS EN 12911 European standard gives necessary guidance for treatment of water intended for human consumption.
BS EN 12911 is applicable to manganese greensand used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. BS EN 12911 describes the characteristics of manganese greensand and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for manganese greensand and gives information on its use in water treatment.
Who is BS EN 12911 - Manganese greensand used for the treatment of water intended for?
BS EN 12911 on manganese greensand used for the treatment of water intended is useful for:
- Water supply department
- Water treatment plants
- Health and safety inspectors
- Hydrologists
- Research and analytical laboratories
Why should you use BS EN 12911 - Manganese greensand used for the treatment of water intended?
Manganese greensand is commonly used as a filter media. Manganese greensand is used to remove hydrogen sulphide, iron, and manganese in water treatment for human consumption.
BS EN 12911 provides methods for the treatment of water so that the insoluble matters and impurities are within safe limits for human consumption. Manganese greensand’s more use can cause serious side effects, including poor bone health and symptoms resembling Parkinson's disease, such as shaking (tremors), therefore BS EN 12911 provides rules relating to the safe handling and use of the manganese greensand.
BS EN 12911 specifies the requirements and the corresponding analytical methods for manganese greensand and gives information on its use in water treatment that removes all types of contaminants and hazardous substances from the water and makes the water clean and safe to drink.
Overall, BS EN 12911 helps remove harmful containment but also improves the taste, smell, and visual appearance of your drinking water and reduces the amount of chlorine, soil residue, and organic and inorganic substances.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 12911:2013 supersedes BS EN 12911:2006 which is withdrawn.
BS EN 12911:2013 updating of subclause 9.2 in line with current legislation with respect to BS EN 12911:2006.
