SOME OF THE RELEVANT STANDARDS INDIAN STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR DRINKING WATER IS : 10500 - 1983

S.No. Substance or Requirement Undesirable Effect Desirable/ Remarks Characteristics Desirable Outside the Essential Limit Desirable Limit Colour, Hazen Above 10 Essential May be extended Units, Max. to 50 only if toxic substances are not suspected in absence of alternative sources. Odour Objectionable -Essential a) Test cold and when heated. b) Test at several dilutions. Taste Agreeable -Essential Test to be conducted only after safety has been established. Turbidity, NTU, 10 Above 10, Consumer Essential May be extended Max. acceptance decreases. upto 25, in absence of alternative sources. pH Value 6.5 to 8.5 Beyond this range the Essential May be relaxed water will affect the upto 9.2 in mucous membrane absence of and/or water supply alternative ssytem. sources. Total Hardness 300 Encrustation in water Essential May be extended (As CaCO3) mg/l supply structure and upto 600 in the Max. adverse effects on absence of other domestic use. sources. Calcium (As Ca), 75 Encrustation in water Desirable May be extended mg/l, Max. supply structure and upto 200, in the adverse efffects on absence of other domestic use. sources.

i)

ii)

iii)

iv)

v)

vi)

vii)

viii)

Magnesium (as 30 Mg), mg/l, Max.

ix)

Copper (As Cu), 0.05 mg/l, Max.

x)

Iron (As Fe), mg/l, Max.

0.3

xi)

Manganese (As 0.1 Mn), mg/l, Max.

xii)

Sulphate (As 250 SO4), mg/l, Max.

Encrusation in water Desirable supply structure and adverse effects on domestic use. Astringent taste, dis- Desirable colouration and corrosion of pipes fittings and utensils will be caused beyond this. Beyond this limit Essential taste/appearance are affected & has adverse effect on domestic uses and water structures, and promotes iron becteria Beyond this limit, Desirable taste/appearance are affected on domestic uses and water supply structure. Beyond this causes Essential gastrointestinal irrigation when magnesium of sodium are present .

May be extended upto 100, in the absence of other sources. May be relaxed upto 1.5.

May be extended upto 1.0 in absence of alternative sources.

May be extended up to 0.5 where alternate source is not available.

xiii)

Chloride (As Cl), 250 mg/l, Max.

xiv)

Nitrate (As 45 NO3)mg/l, Max. Fluoride (As F), 0.6 to 1.2 mg/l

xv)

May be extended up to 400 provided magnesium (as Mg) does not exceed 30. Beyond this limit, Essential May be extended taste, corrosion and up to 1000 in the palatability are absence of other affected alternate sources. Beyond this Desirable No relaxation mathemoglobinaemia takes place. Low floride level are Desirable If the limit is linked with dental below 0.6 water carries above 1.5 it source should be may cause fluorosis. rejected but suitable public health measures should be taken.

xvi)

Phenolic 0.001 Compounds (As C6H5HO), mg/l, Max. xvii) Mercury (as Hg) 0.001 mg/L, Max.

Maximum limit may be extended to 1.5 if no better alternate source is available. Beyond this it may Desirable May be relaxed cause objectionable up to 0.002. taste and odour. Beyond this the water Desirable No relaxation of becomes toxic. this limit is allowed to be tested when pollution is suspected. Beyond this the water Desirable No relaxation of becomes toxic. this limit is allowed to be tested when pollution is suspected. Beyond this the water Desirable No relaxation of becomes toxic. this limit is allowed to be tested when pollution is suspected. Beyond this the water Desirable No relaxation of becomes toxic. this limit is allowed to be tested when pollution is suspected Beyond this the water Desirable No relaxation of becomes toxic. this limit is allowed to be tested when pollution is suspected. Beyond this the water Desirable No relaxation of becomes toxic. this limit is allowed to be

xviii) Cadmium (as 0.01 Cd), mg/l, Max.

xix)

Selenium (as Se) 0.01 mg/l, Max.

xx)

Arsenic (as As) mg/l, Max.

0.05

xxi)

Cyanide (as Cn) 0.05 mg/l, Max.

xxii) Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max.

0.1

tested when pollution is suspected . xxiii) Zinc (as Zn), mg/l,

Max.

5.0

Beyond this limit it Desirable May be relaxed up to 10.0. To be can cause astringent tested when taste and an pollution is opalescence in water. suspected. Beyond this limit it Desirable May be relaxed can cause a light froth up to 1.0. To be in water. tested when pollution is suspected. May be carcinogenic. Desirable -Beyond this limit Desirable May be relaxed undesirable taste and up to 0.03. To be odour after tested when chlorination takes pollution is place. suspected -Essential To be applicable only when water is chlorinated. Tested at consumer end. When protection against viral infection is required, it should be min. 0.5 mg/L.

xxiv) Anionic detergents 0.2

(as MBAS), mg/l, Max.

xxv)

Chromium (as 0.05 +6 Cr ) mg/l, Max. xxvi) Mineral Oil mg/l, 0.01 Max.

xxvii) Residual free chlorine mg/l, Max.

0.2

WHO GUIDELINES FOR DRINKING WATER CONSTITUENTS

MICROBIOLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL QUALITY Organism Unit Guideline Value
I. Microbiology quality A. Piped water supplies

Remarks

AI. Treated water entering the distribution system Faecal coliforms Number/100 ml 0 Turbidity 1 NTU: for disinfection with chlorine pH preferably 8.0: free chlorine residual 0.2-0.5 mg/l following 30 minutes contact.

A2. Untreated water entering the distribution system Faecal coliforms Number/100 ml Number/100 ml Number/100 ml 0

Coliform organisms

In 98% of samples examined throughout the year in the cases of large supplies when sufficient samples are examined. In an occasional sample, but not in consecutive samples.

Coliform organisms

A3. Water in the distribution system Faecal coliforms Number/100 ml Number/100 ml Number/100 ml 0

Coliform organisms

In 95% of samples examined throughout the year in the cases of large supplies when sufficient samples are examined. In an occasional sample, but not in consecutive samples.

Coliform organisms

B. Unpiped water supplies Faecal coliforms Number/100 ml Number/100 ml 0

Coliforms

Should not occur repeatedly if occurrence is frequent and if sanitary protection can not be improved, an alternative source must be found if possible.

C. Bottled drinking water Faecal coliforms Number/100 ml Number/100 ml 0 Source should be free from faecal contamination

Coliforms

D. Emergency water supplies Faecal coliforms Number/100 ml 0 Advise public to boil water in case of failure to meet guideline values

Coliforms

Number/100 ml

INORGANIC CONSTITUENTS OF HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE Constituents

Arsenic Cadmium Chromium Cynide Fluoride

Units
mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l

Guideline value
0.05 0.005 0.05 0.1 1.5

Remarks

Natural or deliberately added; local or climatic conditions may necessitate adaptation.

Lead Mercury Nitrate Selenium

mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l

0.05 0.001 10 0.01

ORGANIC CONSTITUENTS OF HEALTH SIGNIFICANCE Constituents

Aldrin and dieldrin Benzene Benzo pyrene Carbon tetrachloride Chlordane Chloroform

Units
g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l

Guideline value
0.03 10 0.01 3.0 0.3 30

Remarks

Tentative guideline value

Disinfection efficiency must not be compromised when controlling chloroform content.

2, 4-D DDT 1, 2 dichloroethane 1, 1 dichloroethane Heptachlor and Heptachlor epoxide Hexa-chlorobenzene Gamma-HCH (lindane) Methoxychlor Pentachlorophenol Tetrachlorophenol Trichloroethene 2, 4, 6 trichlorophenol

g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l g/l

100 1.0 10 0.3 0.1

0.01 3.0

30 10 10 30 10 Tentative guideline value Odour threshold concentration 0.1 g/l

AESTHETIC QUALITY

Constituents
Aluminium Chloride Colour(true colour) Copper Iron Hardness(as CaCO3) Manganese pH

Units
Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l

Guideline value
0.2 250 15 1.0 0.3 500 0.1 6.5-8.5

Remarks

Sodium Solids total dissolved Sulfate Taste and odour

Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l Mg/l

200 1000 400 Inoffensive to most consumers. 5.0 Preferably 1 for disinfection efficiency.

Turbidity

Nephelometric turbidity units(NTU) Mg/l

Zinc

5.0

RADIOACTIVE CONSTITUENTS

Constituents
Gross alpha activity

Units
Bq/l

Guideline value
0.1

Remarks

(a) If the levels are exceeded more detailed radionuclide analysis m be necessary.

Gross beta activity

Bq/l

1.0

(b) Higher levels do not necessarily imply that the water is unsuitab for human consumption.

PRIMARY WATER QUALITY CRITERIA Designated Best Use

Drinking water source with out conventional treatment but after disinfection.

Class of Water
A

Criteria
1. Total Coliform organised MPN/100 ml shall be 50 or less 2. pH between 6.5 and 8.5 3. Dissolved Oxygen 6 mg/l or more 4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days at 20oC, 2 mg/l or less. 1. Total Coliform organised MPN/100 ml shall be 500 or less 2. pH between 6.5 and 8.5 3. Dissolved Oxygen 5 mg/l or more 4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days at 20oC,3 mg/l or less . 1. Total Coliform organised MPN/100 ml shall be5000 or less 2. pH between 6.0 and 9.0 3. Dissolved Oxygen 4 mg/l or more 4. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days at 20oC,3 mg/l or

Outdoor bathing (Organised)

Drinking Water Source

less. Propagation of Wild Life Fisheries D 1. pH between 6.5 and 9.5 2. Dissolved Oxygen 4 mg/l or less 3. Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or less. 1. pH between 6.5 and 9.5 2. Electrical Conductivity at 25 microgram per cm 3. Sodium absorption ratio Max. 26 4. Boron Max. 2 mg/l.

Irrigation, Industrial Cooling Controlled WasteDisposal

GENERAL STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGE OF ENVIRONMENT POLLUTANTS EFFLUENTS

S. No. Parameters
Inland surface Suspended solids mg/L, Max. 100 Public Sewers 600

Standards for discharges into

Land for irrigation 200 Marine coastal areas

1.

(a) For process waste water-100

(b) For cooling water effluent 10 percent above total suspended matter of influent. 2. Particular size of suspended solids. Shall pass 850 micron sieve. 5.5 - 9.0 Shall not exceed 5oC above the receiving water temperature. 10 1.0 (a) Floatable solids, max. 3 mm (b) Settleable solids, max. 850 microns. 5.5-9.0 5.5-9.0 5.5 9.0

3. 4.

pH value Temperature

Shall not exceed 5oC above the receiving water temperature. -

5. 6.

Oil and grease mg/L,Max. Total residual chlorine mg/L, Max. Amonical nitrogen (as N), mg/L, Max. Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (as NH3), mg/L, Max. Free ammonia (as NH3)

20 -

10 -

20 1.0

7.

50

50

50

8.

100

100

9.

5.0

5.0

mg/L, Max. 10. Biochemical Oxygen demand (5 days at 20oC),mg/L, Max. Chemical Oxygen demand, mg/L, Max. Arsenic (as As), mg/L, Max. Mercury (as Hg), mg/L, Max. Lead (as Pb), mg/L, Max. Cadmium (as Cd), mg/L, Max. Hexavalent chromium (as Cr+6), mg/L, Max. Total chromium (as Cr), mg/L, Max. Copper (as Cu), mg/L, Max. Zinc (as Zn), mg/L, Max. Selenium (as Se), mg/L, Max. Nickel (as Ni), mg/L, Max. Cyanide (as CN), mg/L, Max. Florides ( as F), mg/L, Max. Sulphide (as S), mg/L, Max. Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH), mg/L, Max. Radioactive materials (a) Alpha emitter Micro curie/ml (b) Beta emitterMicro curie/ml Bio-assay test 30 350 100 100

11.

250

250

12. 13. 14. 15.

0.2 0.01 0.1 2.0

0.2 0.01 1.0 1.0

0.2 -

0.2 0.01 2.0 2.0

16.

0.1

2.0

1.0

17.

2.0

2.0

2.0

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

3.0 5.0 0.05 3.0 0.2 2.0 2.0 1.0 10-7 10-6

3.0 15 0.05 3.0 2.0 15 5.0 10-7 10-6

0.2 10-8 10-7

3.0 15 0.05 5.0 0.2 15 5.0 5.0 10-7 10-6

26.

27.

90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent.

90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100%

90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent.

effluent. 28. 29. 30. Manganese (Mn) Iron (as Fe) Vanadium (as V) 2 mg/L 3 mg/L 0.2 mg/L 2 mg/L 3 mg/L 0.2 mg/L 2 Mg/L 3 mg/L 0.2 mg/l

31.

Nitrate Nitrogen

10 mg/L

20 mg/L

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

Time Weighted Average Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Annual Average* 24 hours** Concentration in Ambient Air Residential, Method of Rural & Sensitive Measurement Other Area Improved West and 60 g/m3 15 g/m3 Geeks method 80 m3 g/ 30 m3 Ultraviolet g/ Fluorescene Jacab and Hochhwiser 3 3 60 g/m 15 g/m modified (Na-arsenite) 80 m3 g/ 30 m3 method-Gas-Phase g/ Chemilusence High Volume 3 3 140 g/m 70 g/m Sampling [Average 200 g/m3 100 g/m3 flow rate not less than 1.1 m3/ minute] 60 g/m3 100 g/m3 0.75 g/m 1.0 m3 g/
3

Pollutant

Industrial Area 80 g/m3 120 g/m3

Sulphur Dioxide

Oxides of Nitrogen

80 g/m3 120 g/m3

SPM

360 g/m3 500 g/m3 120 g/m3 150 g/m3 1.0 g/m 1.5 m3 g/
3

RSPM

50 g/m3 Respirable particulate 75 m3 matter sampler g/ AAS method after 0.50 g/m sampling using EPM 0.75 m3 2000 or equivalent g/ filter paper
3

Lead

Annual Carbon 5.0 mg/m3 Average* 24 Monoxides 10.0 m m3 g/ hours** 1 g (micro-gram) - .001 mg (milligram)

2.0 mg/m3 4.0 m m3 g/

1.0 mg/m3 Non disperse, infrared 2.0 m m3 spectroscopy g/

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN RESPECT OF NOISE

Area code

Category of Area

Limits in dB(A)Leq Day Time 75 65 55 50

Limits in dB(A)Leq Night Time

(A) (B) (C) (D)

Industrial area Commercial area Residential area Silence Zone

70 55 45 40

EMISSION STANDARDS FOR SMALL BOILERS S. No.

1. 2. 3.

Capacity of Boiler
Less than 2 ton/hr 2 to 5 ton/hr More than 15 ton/hr

Parameters
Particulate matter Particulate matter Particulate matter

Standards
1600 1200 150

NOISE LIMITS FOR DOMESTIC APPLIANCES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AT THE MANUFACTURING STAGE S. No.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Category
Window Air Conditioners of 1 ton to 1.5 ton Air Coolers Refrigerators Diesel generators for domestic purposes Compactors (rollers) Front loaders, Concrete mixers, Cranes (movable), Vibrators and Saws

Standards dB(A)
68 60 46 85-90 90

STANDARDS FOR EMISSION OF SMOKE, VAPOUR ETC. FROM MOTOR VEHICLES

Every motor vehicle shall be manufactured and maintained in such condition and shall be so driven that smoke, visible vapour, grit, sparks, ashes, cinder or oily substance do not emit

therefrom. On and from the 1st day of March 1990, every motor vehicle in use shall comply with the following standards: Idling CO (Carbon monoxide) emission limit for the all four wheeled petrol driven vehicles shall not exceed 3 percent by volume; Idling CO emission limit for all two and three wheeled petrol driven vehicles shall not exceed 4.5 percent by volume;

Smoke density for all diesel driven vehicles shall be as follow:-

Method of Test

Maximum smoke density

Light absorption Coefficient m-1 Bosch units Hartridge units

(a) Full load at a speed of 60% to 70% of maximum enginerated speed declared by the manufacture (b) Free acceleration

3.1

5.2

75

2.3

65