What is BS EN 13052-1 - Determine the colour and turbidity of test waters about?
BS EN 13052 is a European Standard on the influence of materials on water intended for human consumption. The main aim of the BS EN 13052 series is to ensure the quality of water to protect from health risks and meet the regulatory requirements and adhere to the safety procedures that are needed for pollutant-free water.
BS EN 13052-1 is the first part of the BS EN 13052 series that specifies a method for determining the colour and turbidity of test waters after their contact with the organic materials used in piping systems. The term “products” comprises pipes, fittings, ancillaries including their coatings and joints.
The test method described in BS EN 13052-1 is applicable to products to be used under various conditions for the transport of water intended for human consumption and raw water used for the manufacture of water intended for human consumption.
Note: Coatings or protective layers on products that are not intended to be in contact with these types of water are not covered by this method.
Who is BS EN 13052-1 - Determine the colour and turbidity of test waters for?
BS EN 13052-1 on determining the colour and turbidity of test waters is useful for:
- Water supply and distribution networks
- Wastewater management facilities
- Manufacturers of pipeline components and pipelines
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 13052-1 - Determine the colour and turbidity of test waters?
Colour and turbidity are two water quality parameters that detract from the appearance of water, making it unpleasing to drink for aesthetic reasons. It is the organic material in the watershed that causes both colour and turbidity.
In this regard, BS EN 13052-1 specifies the test method comprising a set of procedures with and without a disinfection pretreatment and possible temperatures for the test waters.
BS EN 13052-1 specifies the reagent and apparatus requirements for the test, product samples and test pieces, and the test process for determining the colour and turbidity of water.
As a result, water must be tested on a regular basis, whether it is used for business or domestic reasons in order to keep the source of water safe and free of environmental threats and potential health diseases ensuring the colour and turbidity properties of water.
