LIST of APPROVED PRODUCTS For Use in Public Water Supply in The United Kingdom
LIST of APPROVED PRODUCTS For Use in Public Water Supply in The United Kingdom
May 2014
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1. Background 4
General Definitions 4
Introduction 5
Basis of Approval 5
Products approved under previous regulations 6
Review of Approved Products 6
The Annual List of Approved Products 7
A. 2 Adsorbents 12
A. 8 Disinfestation Agents 16
A. 9 Other Chemicals 17
B. 1 Pipes 18
B.1.1 Polyethylene (PE) pipes 18
B.1.2 Barrier and Laminated pipes 19
B.1.3 Polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipes 20
B.1.4 Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) 20
B.1.5 Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) 20
B.1.6 Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes 20
B.1.7 Cement mortar lined pipes 21
B.1.7.1 Cement mortar lined pipes without seal coat 21
B.1.7.2 Cement mortar lined pipes with seal coat 21
B.1.8 Pipes coated with factory applied nylon resins 22
B.1.9 Pipes coated with factory applied epoxy resin 22
B.1.10 Stainless steel pipes 23
B.1.11 Coated pipes suitable for total immersion in water 25
B.1.12 Pipes coated with a factory applied polyolefin 25
E.1 Tanks 38
E.2 Underdrains 39
ANNEXES
2.1 British standards (BS EN) for chemicals used for treatment of water 49
2.2 British Standards (BS EN) for products used for treatment of water 60
2.3 British Standards (BS EN) on the influence of Materials on water 63
2.4 List of Authorised Cement Admixtures 64
The Authorities
Under the relevant regulations water suppliers shall not apply or introduce any substance or product into
public water supplies unless the requirements of the relevant regulations are met. One of these
requirements is that the substance or product has been approved by either the Secretary of State for the
Environment Food and Rural Affairs (England), the Welsh Ministers (Wales), the Northern Ireland
Assembly (Northern Ireland) or the Scottish Ministers (Scotland) – collectively referred to as “the
Authorities”.
The List
Under the relevant regulations lists of all the substances and products approved or refused, and of all
approvals revoked or modified are published at least once a year –
• England and Wales –this list is regularly updated by DWI throughout the year, and
includes details of changes to approved products and additions to the List; this list (the
List of Products for use in Public Water supply in the United Kingdom) is posted on the
DWI website: http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/approved-
products/soslistcurrent.pdf
• Scotland – a list is published annually by the Scottish Government on their website:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/
• Northern Ireland – in due course the Department for Regional Development (Northern Ireland)
will also publish a list.
The approval process for general products used with water intended for human consumption is set out in
Advice Sheet 1. (http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/advice-and-
approval/Advicesheet1.pdf). Relevant deviations from this process are set out in the appropriate Advice
Sheets.
Water suppliers
These include water undertakers, inset appointees, and combined licensees - see The Water Act 2003
(Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2005, together with private drinking water
suppliers.
The products in this list have only been assessed for safety for use in water supplies; they
have not been assessed for fitness for purpose, or for use in buildings. The Water
Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) operates a specific approval scheme for products
used in buildings - http://www.wras.co.uk/Directory/
Section 69 of the Water Industry Act 1991, as amended by the Water Act 2003, gave the Secretary
of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Welsh Ministers powers to make
regulations controlling substances, processes and/or products that are used in the treatment and
provision of public water supplies. Section 76B of the Water (Scotland) Act 1980 gives Scottish
Ministers similar powers.
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) carries out the approval process for the Authorities for
the whole of the United Kingdom, under the relevant Regulations. DWI accepts applications for
approval of products used both before the treatment works, and in water distribution systems up to
the point of delivery to premises.
The relevant regulations concern the introduction of substances and products (including
construction products) and processes for use in the treatment and provision of drinking water
supplies. They implement the requirements of Article 10 of the European Union Directive
98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption, in respect to substances and
materials used in the preparation and distribution of water up to the point of delivery to premises.
They do not transpose the requirements of the Directive with regard to the premises (water supply
systems within buildings). In England and Wales these requirements are dealt with by the water
industry Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) under the Water Supply (Water Fittings)
Regulations 1999. In Scotland these are dealt with by Scottish Water’s Water Byelaws 2004.
Under the relevant regulations drinking water suppliers shall not apply or introduce any substance
or product into public drinking water supplies unless the requirements of the relevant regulations
are met.
Processes coming under these requirements are NOT included in this publication. For
further details please see Regulation 32.
Further information on how applications for approval are dealt with by the DWI are given in
Advice Sheet 1 http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/advice-and-
approval/Advicesheet1.pdf
When assessing applications for approval, DWI relies on the expertise of its Inspectors and expert
advisers who are experienced in toxicology, chemistry, engineering, water treatment, water
distribution and public health.
Basis of approval
DWI cannot advise on approval of products that will not be placed on the United Kingdom
market.
When considering an application for approval, DWI considers only whether the use of a substance
or product will adversely affect the quality of the water supplied, or cause a risk to the health of
consumers; assessment of fitness for purpose is not covered.
Applications are considered for all construction products used in contact with water in water
treatment processes, water supply pipelines (including raw water pipelines) and drinking and
It is important to note that approval of products does not give any indication as to the
effectiveness or merits of the products in relation to any use.
Approved products have not been assessed for suitability for use with regeneration chemicals
associated with some water treatment processes; for such applications, specific testing after
exposure to the appropriate aggressive chemicals should be undertaken.
Approvals given under what are revoked Regulations are continued in effect by the combination
of sections 17(2)(b) and 23 of the Interpretation Act 1978. So far as relevant, the effect of these
provisions is that anything (including the approval of a substance or product) done under the
previous Regulations that could have been done under present Regulations is taken to have been
done under the latter Regulations.
Listed Products – products listed within the current listing are subject to a review. This is
currently covered through a 5 year implementation plan, in-line with our policy on new approvals
being 5 years. A letter will be sent to the approval holder requesting information required for re-
approval. If information is not received then the process for removal from the listing will start.
Full details on the current expectations for re-approval can be found in Advice Sheet 1.
http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/advice-and-approval/Advicesheet1.pdf
New toxicological information - From time to time the DWI is made aware of new toxicological
information on specific substances, usually from other recognised national or international bodies.
DWI will review this information, and where necessary seek expert toxicological advice
concerning the impact of this data on currently approved products containing those substances. If
it is found that this information indicates that some approved products could pose a potential risk
to human health, DWI may require some retesting of them. This process is set out in Advice Sheet
1, Section 7.2 and 9.2 - http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/advice-and-
approval/Advicesheet1.pdf
Changes to approved products - Approval holders are advised to keep changes to a minimum,
but it is recognised that sometimes changes are necessary. If the approval holder makes any
change to an approved product, this must be notified to DWI as soon as possible so that an
assessment of the implications of the change can be made. Major changes may mean that DWI
will require further information and/or testing to determine whether the approval of the product
can be maintained. It is for DWI to assess the significance of the change; some minor changes
1
See Annex 2.
2
Or the 15th Statement of the Committee on Chemicals and Materials of Constructions for use in Public Water Supply
and Swimming Pools (Department of the Environment) March 1989 – issued before implementation of the previous
Regulations.
In some cases any of the above could lead to revocation of approval of the product.
Breaches of any condition of approval would be grounds for revocation of that approval.
The relevant Regulations require that a list of all the substances and products approved or refused
and all approvals revoked or modified, shall be published, at least once a year.
This list is regularly updated by DWI throughout the year, and includes details of changes to
approved products and additions to the List. The list is posted on the DWI website:
http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/approved-products/soslistcurrent.pdf .
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please see the DWI website for the most up-to-date list. Printed copies of this list may not be up-
to-date.
All approved products must be used in accordance with the specific conditions of
approval, listed against the product names in Parts A-E. In addition, the following
general conditions of approval apply to all approved products:
(1) That use is in accordance with an Instructions for Use document. Approval
holders must provide drinking water suppliers with copies of the Instructions for
Use Document that was considered by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI)
when approval was recommended.
(2) That the approval of the Authorities is obtained on condition that there shall be:
• no change in the formulation of the approved product, including change in
the source or identity of raw materials
• no change in the manufacturing process, including location of manufacture
• no change in designation of the approved product
• no change in name or ownership of the organisation holding the approval
(3) That the producer shall ensure that the product is tested for conformity with its
formulation, and the source or identity of its raw materials, at such intervals and
by such persons, as may be determined by the Authorities. The results of such
testing shall be sent to the Authorities.
(4) If there is suspicion that any of the above is not being followed or has been
changed then notify DWI Regulation 31 team who will investigate
([email protected])
(5) That the approval is still valid
The products listed in this section are for use by drinking water suppliers, and cover:-
• Chemicals that can be used for the treatment and disinfection of water intended for human
consumption;
• Chemicals that can be used for the treatment of assets, eg surface disinfection; and
• Filter media used in the large scale filtration of water, but not part of specific units, eg
cartridge filters, membrane filtration units etc.
Products that conform to an appropriate EN standard are not subject to the approval
process and are no longer listed in this publication. When new appropriate EN standards are
published, products currently listed and conform to the appropriate new EN standard, will be
removed from this section and temporarily listed in Annex 1 table 1.6.2.
The products listed in this section have only been assessed for their safety for use in drinking
water supplies, when used in accordance with the relevant Instructions for Use. These
products have NOT been assessed for –
a) their efficacy or fitness for purpose in respect of any use; or
b) their suitability for use in building water systems, including in terms of their safety
when used in such systems.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Where a product based on a treatment chemical meeting the requirements of a
relevant EN standard also contains other ingredients, whether or not these other
ingredients meet the requirements of relevant EN standards, a formal review of the
product by DWI is required before use – see Sections 1.4 and 3 of Advice Sheet 3 –
http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/advice-and-
approval/Advicesheet3.pdf
The following chemicals and products are either, not covered by a relevant EN standard, or do not
conform fully to the scope and/or requirements of a published EN. For all of the chemicals and
products listed, the following general condition of approval applies:
W7TER Ltd
DWI 56/4/808 W7TER EC 1000 Series
The fact that a product is approved does not justify any claim about its effectiveness.
Permission or consent for disposal of any wastewater generated to a sewer or watercourse must
be obtained from the relevant water Service Company, or Environment Agency in England and
Wales or Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in Scotland as appropriate.
Cleanwells Gbr
DWI 56/4/1029 Aixtractor 2.0pH neutral water well rehabilition agent
Medentech
DWI 56/4/1068 Aquatabs 8680mg
Roam Chemie NV
DWI 56/4/573 Huwa-San TR50
For this product the following condition applies:
Flush the apparatus or distribution system before putting into service. Flushing shall be sufficient
to ensure that all residual silver is flushed from the system such that the elevation of silver content
in the final flush water is not greater than 1µg/l.
R. Spane GmbH
DWI 56/4/730 Carela FIX & DES
Tevan BV
DWI 56/4/844 TEVAN Panox
For this product the following condition applies:
This product shall be rinsed until the concentration of Hydrogen Peroxide is 0.1mg/l or less.
The fact that a product is approved does not justify any claim about its effectiveness.
Approvals of previously listed disinfectants for emergency use have been revoked – see
Information Letter 08/2008 (http://www.dwi.gov.uk/stakeholders/information-
letters/2008/08_2008.pdf )
Siemens Plc
DWI 56/4/775 Sodium hypochlorite generated by the OSEC system
Scotmas Ltd
DWI 56/4/999 Scotmas Purate CDDS (Chlorine Dioxide Dosing System)
DWI 56/4/1018 Scotmas Zulu WXC (Chlorine Dioxide Dosing System)
DWI 56/4/1038 Scotmas Bravo MX (Chlorine Dioxide Dosing System)
Centraltubi S.P.A
DWI 56/4/913 Centraltubi
Dyka Plastics NV
DWI 56/4/575 Dyka Blue PE80 Pressure Pipes
Fusion Provida
DWI 56/4/548 Fusion Black 100
GPS
DWI 56/4/871 GPS Excel 3c (Black)
DWI 56/4/853 GPS Excel 3c (Blue)
DWI 56/4/850 GPS Excel (Blue)
DWI 56/4/851 GPS Excel (Black)
DWI 56/4/651 GPS N Blue PE80 Pipe
DWI 56/4/242 GPS B Light Blue Polyethylene Pipe
DWI 56/4/980 GPS F Black Polyethylene Pipe
DWI 56/4/946 GPS Excel CR
For the above product the following condition of use applies:
Approval applies to pipe diameters of 250mm or greater
DWI 56/4/961 GPS Excel (Black) Type F
For the above product the following condition of use applies:
Approval applies to pipe diameters of 200mm or greater
DWI 56/4/1026 GPS Excel NB
DWI 56/4/1050 GPS Excel NB Type V
Polypipe Ulster
DWI 56/4/1091 Blue PE80 Polyethylene Pipes
Simona UK Ltd
DWI 56/4/570 Simona PE100 SPS-Drinking Water Pipes (type TRST-SPC RO)
DWI 56/4/875 Simona PE100 Black pipe, manufactured using Hostalen CRP100 black or
ELTEX TUB 121 N3000
GPS
DWI 56/4/872 GPS Protecta-Line
DWI 56/4 873 GPS Protecta-Line 3c
DWI 56/4/675 GPS Secura-Line Pipe Type S
DWI 56/4/700 GPS Secura-Line Pipe Type S Black
DWI 56/4/671 GPS Secura-Line Pipe Type N
DWI 56/4/676 GPS Secura-Line Pipe Type B
DWI 56/4/701 GPS Secura-Line Pipe Type B Black
Durapipe UK
DWI 56/4/937 Durapipe Grey PVC-U Pipe NGS
Dyka B.V.
DWI 56/4/637 Dyka Grey PVC-U Pipe NGS
Uponor Ltd
DWI 56/4/658 Mondial PVC-O (NGS) Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe
DWI 56/4/810 Mondial PVC-O (GS2) Molecular Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe
DWI 56/4/723 Uponor A-Tech (PVC-A) Pipe
Barrier Limited
DWI 56/4/757 Barrier Pipeline lined with Copon Hycote 162 PWX
EUPEC
DWI 56/4/907 Frazer and Tabberer - EUPEC
Freeflow Pipesystems
DWI 56/4/601 Pipes Lined with Scotchkote 206N
DWI 56/4/817 Pipes Lined with Resicoat R4-FB HKC71R
Northpoint Ltd
DWI 56/4/602 Pipes lined with Scotchkote 206N
DWI 56/4/659 Pipes lined with Resicoat R4-FB HKCO4R
Acciona Agua
DWI 56/4/965 Prep-Tec Stainless Steel Products
DWI 56/4/966 Mainser Duplex Stainless Steel Pipework
BSS Industrial
DWI 56/4/1017 Stainless Steel Tubings and Fittings
DH Stainless Ltd
DWI 56/4/773 Stainless Steel Metric Bore and ANSI welded Pipes
Rolled Alloys
DWI 56/4/652 ZERON 100 super duplex stainless steel pipe work and components
Wolseley UK Ltd
DWI 56/4/819 Wolseley Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes
Boode UK Ltd
DWI 56/4/958 Boode Waterwell Systems PVC Screen and Casing
NOTE: some of these products may be suitable for limited use during planned maintenance. In
this case it is the responsibility of the water supplier to undertake a thorough risk assessment of
the proposed use, including fitness-for-purpose and why other products, already fully approved
under the relevant regulations cannot be used. Use of any of these products during planned
maintenance shall be in accordance with the condition set out above.
B.3.1 Hoses
Angus Flexible Pipelines
DWI 56/4/1005 Super Aquaduct
For the above product, the following conditions apply:
(i) after disinfection the product is flushed for its entire length before being brought into
service, and
(ii) when in use the main is kept continually in flow.
B.3.2 Bowsers/tanks
JFC Manufacturing (Europe) Ltd
DWI 56/4/765 Emergency Water Tank
Trailer Engineering
DWI 56/4/707 Emergency Drinking Water Bowsers
Western
DWI 56/4/825 Aquastax and Polytank Emergency bowsers/tanks
DWI 56/4/693 Mobile bowsers/tanks
Rapak
DWI 56/4/849 1100LLA956
The coatings listed in this section have been subject to review by DWI (including testing), on the
basis of their proposed use with inert substrates such as metallic or cement based structures (or
as specified in the manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFU)), and upon the detailed application
and curing requirements set out in the IFU. They have not been evaluated for any other aspect,
such as fitness for purpose.
For use with other non-metallic non-cementitious materials, such as plastics, other
coatings/linings, and rubbers, a specific application for approval would be required for use of the
coating with a specific substrate.
For use with other non-metallic non-cementitious materials, such as plastics, other
coatings/linings, and rubbers, a specific application for approval would be required for use of the
coating with a specific substrate.
Flag S.p.a
DWI 56/4/856 Flagon Geo P/AT
Hylam Ltd
DWI 56/4/337 Hylam FPA
Flexcrete
DWI 56/4/95 Flexcrete Cementitious Coating 851 Grey
DWI 56/4/95 Flexcrete Cementitious Coating 851 White
DWI 56/4/95 Monolevel 844SP
Fosroc Ltd
WS 34/1/109 Nitocote CM 210
For this product the following condition applies:
The minimum cure time is 7 days at a minimum temperature of 7°C
MorganEST
DWI 56/4/881 UltraShell SX
Premcrete Ltd
DWI 56/4/1041 Hydroseal FX
DWI 56/4/1043 Teknolevel FS
Sika Ltd
DWI 56/4/1083 Sikatop-Seal 107
For this product the following condition applies:
The product must be cured for a minimum 7 days at a minimum temperature of 7ºC.
Flexcrete
DWI 56/4/95 Fastfill
DWI 56/4/95 Monomix
DWI 56/4/397 Monomix WS
DWI 56/4/95 Steel Reinforcement Protector 841
Fosroc Ltd
DWI 56/4/297 Renderoc Plug 20
Premcrete Ltd
DWI 56/4/1042 Teknocem HB50
DWI 56/4/1044 Teknocem Rapid
DWI 56/4/1045 Teknoprime 841
Sika Ltd
DWI 56/4/94 Plastocrete OC
Note: A list of membranes considered by the Drinking Water Inspectorate to be capable of continuously removing or
retaining particles greater than 1-micron diameter was available on the DWI website. This list is now no longer
available as membranes used must be fit for intended use.
Hydranautics BV
DWI 56/4/680 CPA3 Range of Reverse Osmosis Membrane Systems
DWI 56/4/686 ESPA2 Range of Reverse Osmosis Membrane Systems
DWI 56/4/689 HYDRAcap
DWI 56/4/683 SWC Range of Membrane Filtration Elements
Kalsep UK Ltd
DWI 56/4/277 Fibrotex Aqua Filter Elements
Siemens plc
DWI 56/4/972 Memcor CMF-L L10C Continuous Microfiltration Module (polypropylene
membranes)
DWI 56/4/973 Memcor CMF- S S10V Range of Microfiltration submodules (submerged PVDF
Membranes) with optional Memcor EF
DWI 56/4/974 Memcor CMF-M10V Continuous Microfiltration Module (PVDFMembranes)
TriSep Corporation
DWI 56/4/1030 8040-SBUF-DWI
X-FLOW B.V.
DWI 56/4/967 Aquaflex HP
DWI 56/4/324 S-150 FSFC Membrane Filtration Elements
DWI 56/4/324 S-225 FSFC Membrane Filtration Elements
DWI 56/4/1024 Seaflex HP
DWI 56/4/1021 Seaguard
DWI 56/4/1022 Seaguard HP
DWI 56/4/324 SXL-150 FSFC Membrane Filtration Elements
DWI 56/4/324 SXL-225 FSFC Membrane Filtration Elements
DWI 56/4/1023 XIGA HP
Permastore Ltd
DWI 56/4/594 Isofusion (vitreous enamelled tank)
E.2 UNDERDRAINS
AMT Systems Ltd
DWI 56/4/708 Lateral Filter Underdrain System
DWI 56/4/709 Monolithic Floor Filter Underdrain System
Plasmor Ltd
DWI 56/4/988 Plasmor E Block
For some products, including underdrains, Section 3.4 of Advice Sheet 7 indicates that products
constructed from clay can be used without approval subject to the water supplier carrying out a
risk assessment for suitability of the product and its possible impact on drinking water quality.
Degremont UK Limited
DWI 56/4/695 Lamella Module DH50/DH80
Flo-dyne Limited
DWI 56/4/962 Surge Protector- Model Type SAC
GB Filters Ltd
DWI 56/4/820 Aries Managed Air System
Memcor Ltd
DWI 56/4/609 Memcor EF
Paques B.V.
DWI 56/4/768 Astraseparator ARS-C
DWI 56/4/724 Astraseparators ARS-standard
Purac Ltd
DWI 56/4/741 Saturator Vessel Pall Rings
WEARS Australia
DWI 56/4/1131 WEARS Australia ResMix 400
INTRODUCTION
The relevant Regulations cover products used in contact with water intended for human
consumption where the contact surface area and/or contact time are low. These products do not
require the same rigorous evaluation as that applied to products such as pipes and their coatings.
Full details of the types of products covered under this requirement are given in Section 3 of
Advice Sheet 8 (http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/advice-and-
approval/Advicesheet8.pdf). This Advice Sheet also contains guidance on the use of these
components and products in the provision of public water supplies.
The Authorities have not recently prohibited the use of any substances or products.
1.6 Deletions from the list of approved products in the last twelve
months
The Authorities remain satisfied that the substances or products listed above are unlikely used
alone to affect adversely the quality of water. Consequently, the relevant Regulations authorise its
application to, or introduction into, water supplied for regulation 4(1)purposes.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. The existence of a relevant EN standard does not necessarily mean that all supplies of a
specific treatment chemical or product will have been tested to and shown to meet the
appropriate requirements of the EN. These standards contain requirements for impurities
and may additionally have a National Condition of Use assigned to them.
2. Since EN standards for drinking water treatment chemicals and products do not contain
mandatory requirements for attestation of conformity, it is the responsibility of the user of
these products to ensure that the treatment chemicals or products provided by a specific
supplier fully meet the test requirements of the relevant EN standard by provision of a
certificate of attestation for the batch of chemical supplied or by internally checking
through their own laboratories.
3. The standards have been written for a specific function in water treatment. Full details
where a treatment chemical or product is used outside of normal use, advice should be
sought from the DWI and approval may be required.
4. It is recommended that end users of treatment chemicals or materials that have an BSEN
associated to them have access to the current version to ensure that the product supplied
conforms.
Note - we are unable to recommend laboratories to undertake testing of individual
treatment chemicals for conformity with these standards; responsibility of such testing is
with the manufacturer and/or end user.
For all of the chemicals listed the following general national condition of use applies:
The method of use and the purity of these products shall be such that, in the case of water for
public supply, the water so treated meets the requirements of the relevant regulations .
974: 2003 Phosphoric acid Permission or consent for disposal of any wastewater generated to a sewer Biological nitrification/denitrification and
or watercourse must be obtained from the relevant water service company corrosion control eg plumbosolvency
or Environment Agency in England and Wales or Scottish Environment
Protection Agency (SEPA) in Scotland, as appropriate.
15040: 2006 Phosphonic acids and salts – None Antiscalant for reverse osmosis and
anitscalants for membranes nanofiltration membranes to prevent CaCO3,
CaSO4, BaSO4, SrSO4, CaF2 scale
deposition and fouling by iron, aluminium,
manganese and silicates.
1408: 2008 Poly(diallyldimethylammoniu The dose used must not exceed 10 mg l -1 of active ingredient. Coagulant and flocculant for colloidal and
m chloride) fine suspended particles
1409: 2008 Polyamines (i) The average dose should be 2.5 mg l -1 and never exceed 5 mg l -1 of Coagulant and flocculant for colloidal and
active ingredient; fine suspended particles
(ii) no batch must contain more than 40 mg of 3-monochloropropane 1,2-
diol per kg of active ingredient;
(iii) the analytical system used for determining the batch content must have
a limit of detection no greater than 4 mg kg -1 and a maximum total
15039: 2006 Polycarboxylic acids and salts None Antiscalant for reverse osmosis and
– antiscalants for membranes nanofiltration membranes to prevent CaCO3,
CaSO4, BaSO4, SrSO4, CaF2 scale
deposition and fouling by iron, aluminium,
manganese and silicates.
15041: 2006 Polyphosphates – antiscalants None Antiscalant for reverse osmosis and
for membranes nanofiltration membranes
1201: 2005 Potassium dihydrogen None Corrosion inhibition in water pipes
orthophosphate consisting of cast iron, mild or galvanized
steel or copper. To achieve an improved
corrosion inhibition, also combination
products with polyphosphates are used
depending on the water quality.
12672: 2008 Potassium permanganate (i) Treatment chemical may only be used upstream of Taste and odour control, elimination of algae
Filtration/clarification, and and microorganisms, removal of iron and
(ii) Dosing is such that permanganate is not present when the manganese and regeneration of filter media
treated water enters supply
12678: 2008 Potassium peroxomonosulfate None Oxidation of organic and inorganic matter
1211: 2005 Potassium tripolyphosphate None Scale inhibitor
15030: 2012 Silver salts for conservation of On advice from HSE – these compounds may not be used in contact with
drinking water for intermittent water intended for human consumption.
use
1205: 2005 Sodium acid pyrophosphate None Scale inhibition
1405: 2009 Sodium alginate the dose used must not exceed 0.5 mg l -1 of active ingredient Removal of colloidal and fine suspended
particles
882: 2004 Sodium aluminate None Coagulant and flocculant
1208: 2005 Sodium calcium None Corrosion and scale inhibition in water pipes
polyphosphate consisting of cast iron, mild or galvanized
steel or copper.
897: 2012 Sodium carbonate None Increase pH and alkalinity
15028: 2012 Sodium chlorate The requirements and national conditions of use of the final chlorine Ingredient for the generation of chlorine
dioxide generated shall meet the requirements of BS EN 12671 dioxide
16370:2013 Sodium chloride for on-site Under review – contact DWI for further information Used to produce active chlorine (CL2 or
electrochlorination using NaClO) by electrolysis of brine for
membrane cells disinfection of water
14805: 2008 Sodium chloride for on-site The requirements and national conditions of use of the final hypochlorite Ingredient used to produce active chlorine
electrochlorination using non- generated shall meet the requirements of BS EN 901. (Cl2 or NaClO) for disinfection of water by
membrane technology electrolysis of brine
973: 2009 Sodium chloride for None Regeneration of ion exchange resins
regeneration of ion exchangers
938: 2009 Sodium chlorite The requirements and national conditions of use of the final chlorine Ingredient for the generation of chlorine
dioxide generated shall meet the requirements of BS EN 12671 dioxide
12931: 2008 Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, Conditions if product is used as a cleaning agent: Disinfectant by generation of hypochlorous
anhydrous (i) the dose must be such that the final concentration in the water used to acid
12932: 2008 Sodium dichloroisocyanurate, wash installations does not exceed 1000 mg l-1 of free available chlorine;
dihydrate (ii) that following cleaning and disinfection, the installation is flushed to
12933: 2008 ensure that the residual chlorine concentration is acceptable to
Trichloroisocyanuric acid consumers; and
(iii) permission or consent for disposal of any wastewater generated to a
sewer or watercourse must be obtained from the relevant water service
company or
Environment Agency in England and Wales or Scottish Environment
Protection Agency (SEPA) in Scotland, as appropriate.
Water companies should check with their suppliers to ensure that products
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. The existence of a relevant EN standard does not necessarily mean that all supplies of
a specific treatment chemical or product will have been tested to and shown to meet
the appropriate requirements of the EN. These standards contain requirements for
impurities and may additionally have a National Condition of Use assigned to them.
2. Since EN standards for drinking water treatment chemicals and products do not
contain mandatory requirements for attestation of conformity, it is the responsibility
of the user of these products to ensure that the treatment chemicals or products
provided by a specific supplier fully meet the test requirements of the relevant EN
standard by provision of a certificate of attestation for the batch of chemical supplied
or by internally checking through their own laboratories.
3. The standards have been written for a specific function in water treatment. Full
details where a treatment chemical or product is used outside of normal use, advice
should be sought from the DWI and approval may be required.
4. It is recommended that end users of treatment chemicals or materials that have an
BSEN associated to them have access to the current version to ensure that the
product supplied conforms.
Note - we are unable to recommend laboratories to undertake testing of individual
treatment chemicals for conformity with these standards; responsibility of such testing
is with the manufacturer and/or end user.
For all of the products listed the following general national condition of use applies;
The method of use and the purity of these products shall be such that the quality of treated
drinking water meets the requirements of the relevant regulations.
BS EN Title
13052-1: 2001 Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption – Organic materials –
Determination of colour and turbidity of water in piping systems – Part 1: Test method
14395-1: 2004 Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption – Organoleptic assessment
of water in storage systems – Part 1: Test method
14718: 2006 Influence of organic materials on water intended for human consumption – Determination of
the chlorine demand – Test Method
14944-1: 2006 Influence of factory made cementitious products on organoleptic parameters – Test methods
– Part 1: Influence of factory made cementitious products on organoleptic parameters
14944-3: 2007 Influence of factory made cementitious products on organoleptic parameters – Test methods
– Part 3: Migration of substances from factory-made cementitious products
15664-1: 2008 + Influence of metallic materials on water intended for human consumption – Dynamic rig test
A1:2013 for assessment of metal release – Part 1: Design and operation
15664-2:2010 Influence of metallic materials on water intended for human consumption – Dynamic rig test
for assessment of metal release – Part 2: Test Waters
16057:2012 * Influence of metallic materials on water intended for human consumption – Determination
of residual surface lead (Pb)- Extraction method
16058:2012 * Influence of metallic materials on water intended for human consumption – Dynamic rig test
for assessment of surface coatings with Nickel layers- Long term test method
16056:2012 * Influence of metallic materials on water intended for human consumption- Method to
evaluate the passive behaviour of Stainless Steels
* These methods have not been assessed for use. Please contact DWI for further
Advice
The following list gives the chemical identity of admixture components considered acceptable
for use in cement admixtures for use in concrete in contact with water in water retaining
structures, providing the admixture is not added to the concrete at a concentration exceeding
the manufacturer’s recommended dose.
Note 1: Biocides/ preservative and agents, antifoam/ air control agents, present in the admixture at
less than 1.0% in total and the dilution water used in cement admixture formulations are excluded from
the requirement for authorisation.
Note 2: The use of ferrous or stannous sulphate is acceptable as reducing agents to control
concentrations of hexavalent chromium (VI) in cement.
Note 3: Fibre additions to concrete - , the use of polymeric or carbon reinforcing fibres should not be a
cause for concern, providing that either -
a. concrete made with them, at the proposed concentration/level conforms with the requirements
of BS 6920 odour and flavour and growth of aquatic microorganisms tests OR
b. the reinforcing fibres have already met the requirements of BS 6920
The only products approved under the relevant regulations are those that will be supplied
directly to drinking water suppliers for use in direct contact with water intended for human
consumption. Materials used to make products used in water networks, treatment plants etc.,
are outside the scope of this remit and are not, therefore included in this List.
However it has proved helpful to manufacturers and suppliers of such products to provide
details of suitable materials known not to have adverse effects on water quality or pose
unacceptable health risks to consumers. Details of such “recognised materials” are
incorporated into Advice Sheet 5, and cover particular grades of materials for use in the –
• extrusion of thermoplastics pipes
• factory application of coatings to products
• manufacture/fabrication of stainless steel structures
Advice Sheet 5 explains, in detail, how applications for approval of products made from these
recognised grades of specific material types are handled. The listing of recognised materials
in the Annexes of this Advice sheet does NOT imply –
a) recommendation or approval of the material by DWI
b) that products made from the grades listed will have suitable fitness for purpose
qualities for their proposed use
c) that no further testing will be required before a recommendation for approval can be
made
NOTE - these materials have NOT been approved under the relevant Regulations , but
are “recognised” as suitable for use in the manufacture of such products, subject to
satisfactory results in any subsequent limited testing required. See Advice Sheet 5 for
further information, including how to gain recognised status for a particular material –
http://www.dwi.gov.uk/drinking-water-products/advice-and-approval/Advicesheet5.pdf
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Ltd Amari Metals Ltd APT Marine Engineering
Sketty Close The Hersham Centre Ltd
Brackmills Industrial Estate Hersham Green Humber Bank South
Northampton Hersham Fish Docks
NN4 7PL Surrey Grimsby
KT12 4HP North East Lincolnshire
Tel: 0845 0039 114
Tel: 01932 250100 DN31 3SD
Tel: 01472 362550
3M United Kingdom PLC
Amazon Filters Ltd
23 Standard Way Ind Est
Albany Park Estate Aqua Cure plc
Northallerton Frimley Rd Aqua Cure House
North Yorkshire Camberley Hall Street
DL6 2XA Surrey Southport, Merseyside
Tel: 01609 780170 GU16 7PG PR9 0SE
Tel: 01276 670600 Tel: 01704 516 916
ABC Stainless Steel Ltd
Empson Road Amiad Filtration Systems Aquabiotics Pty Ltd
Eastern Industry Ltd 14 Goongarrie Street
Peterborough Kibbutz Amiad Bayswater 6053
PE1 5UP D.N. Galilelyon 1 Western Australia
Tel: 01733 314515 12335 Israel Tel: 0061 89379 2911
Tel: 00972 4690 9500
Airedale Chemical Aqualiner Ltd
Company Ltd AMT Systems Ltd Unit 10 Charnwood
Airedale Mills Unit 14 Business Park
Skipton Road West Stockwith Business North Road
Crosshills, Keighley Park Loughborough
West Yorkshire Leicestershire LE11 1QJ
Stockwith Road
BD20 7BX Tel: 01509 224234
Misterton
Tel: 01535 637876
Doncaster
DN10 4ES Aquatreat GroupLtd
AJ Engineering & Stanley House
Construction Services Ltd Tel: 01427 890022
9 Bunting Close
West Road Mitcham
Greshop Industrial Estate Angus Flexible Pipelines
Station Road Surrey
Forres CR4 4ND
Moray Bentham
Lancaster Tel: 020 8401 8391
IV36 2GW
Tel: 01309 671919 LA2 7NA
Arch Chemicals S.A
Tel: 01524 264000
28 Rue Jean Jaures
Alpha Plus Ltd BP 2016
336 Coleford Rd Arlington Packaging Les Mureaux Cedex
Darnall (Rental) Ltd France
Sheffield, South Yorkshire Units 16/17 78132
S9 5PH Salisbury Road Tel: 0033 130 999900
Tel: 0114 243 3594 Business Park
Pewsey
SN9 5PZ, England
Tel: 01672 563723