NSF Guide to the European

Standards for Drinking Water

Treatment Units
with Detailed Comparison to the
NSF/ANSI Standards

NSF International
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS

NSF Guide to the European Standards for Drinking Water Treatment Units
with Detailed Comparison to the NSF/ANSI Standards

Section Page(s)

Introduction ......................................................................................................................1

Product Compliance ......................................................................................................2

General Description .......................................................................................................3

Table 1. Reference Numbers and Titles for the

European Standards and NSF/ANSI Standards .......................4

Table 2. Comparison of the Scope of the

European Standards with the NSF/ANSI Standards ..............5

Material Safety .................................................................................................................6

Contaminant Reduction Claims ................................................................................7

Table 3. Contaminant Reduction Claims Available

in each of the European Standards ..............................................7

Structural Integrity .........................................................................................................8

Table 4-1. Structural integrity test conditions

of the European Standards ..............................................................8

Table 4-2. Structural integrity test conditions

of the NSF/ANSI Standards .............................................................9

Detailed Descriptions and Comparisons of the Standards............................10

Product Literature ..........................................................................................................11

Table 5-1. Product Literature Requirements ..................................................12

Table 5-2. Example Product Literature Comparison:

Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance ....12
Section Page(s)

Table 6. Active Media Filters.............................................................................13-14

Table 7. Mechanical filters Part 1: Particle rating 80 m

to 150 m.................................................................................................15-16

Table 8. Mechanical filters Part 2: Particle rating 1 m

to less than 80 m ...............................................................................17-18

Table 9. Nitrate removal devices .....................................................................19-20

Table 10. Membrane separation devices ........................................................21-22

Table 11. Devices using mercury low-pressure ultraviolet radiators...23-24

Table 12. Softeners..................................................................................................25-26

Notes....................................................................................................................................27

Contact Information ......................................................................................................28

Acknowledgement of CEN Approval

This document was prepared with the approval of CEN and its members. For
compliance with European Standards, you will need to consult the complete standards.
These can be purchased from CEN Member bodies. Contact details for CEN Members
are available on the CEN website at www.cenorm.be.

Copyright 2009 NSF International

 INTRODUCTION

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Countries throughout the world are developing and adopting standards

for the evaluation of point-of-use and point-of-entry drinking water
treatment units. These initiatives are driven by the growing use of such
technologies in businesses and homes, by those individuals who seek to improve the quality
and the safety of their drinking water. Product standards are an important step forward to
ensure such technologies are properly tested to established methods and criteria.

The European Committee for Standardization (Comit Europen de Normalisation)1, or

CEN, has been developing such standards, also referred to as European Norms, for all of
Europe. Participating countries include the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

NSF has developed this reference Guide to assist manufacturers in their understanding of
the contents of these product standards. By reviewing this Guide, manufacturers will learn
the following:

The European Standards applicable to their product(s).

The test methods and criteria of the European Standards.

Available performance claims that can be evaluated according to the European

Standards.

How the European Standards compare to the NSF/ANSI Standards.

Available options by which manufacturers can claim product compliance with the
European Standards.

This Guide will ultimately assist manufacturers in their product design and development
decisions, particularly for those selling into both the European and North American
markets.

Acknowledgements
NSF wishes to acknowledge the contributions of the Members of the CEN Working
Group 13 Water Equipment Inside Buildings and the NSF Joint Committee on Drinking
Water Treatment Units. Together, the highly respected representatives of both have
successfully furthered global standards development, providing the foundation by
which the public at large can have confidence in the products that improve their
drinking water quality.

1
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PRODUCT
COMPLIANCE

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While many European standards require mandatory compliance resulting

in the issuance of the CE mark, these standards presently do not. Any
decision to mandate compliance with these standards would be a decision of
individual countries. Such mandatory compliance is not expected. Currently, there are no
European countries that mandate certification to these standards. It is expected, however,
that individual countries will proceed with adoption of the standards over time and offer
their local, voluntary certification mark. At the present time, declaration of conformance by
the manufacturer is sufficient.

To assist manufacturers with their demonstration of compliance, NSF has implemented

testing capabilities to all of the European Standards. To save both time and cost, NSF offers
the option of providing a comprehensive test package that encompasses both the
European Standards and the NSF/ANSI Standards. This combination allows for reduced
testing, as some European Standard test methods encompass the NSF/ANSI Standard test
methods, and vice versa. Further, NSF has developed unique methods that blend the
individual method requirements of each Standard to accommodate the differences in a
single test.

There are several levels of service available from NSF, including:

TEST ONLY with a complete test report issued by NSF to clearly identify the performance
of the product to the applicable European Standard.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE in the form of a signed certificate issued by NSF for

those products that demonstrate full compliance with all requirements of the applicable
European Standard.

NF CERTIFICATION NSF offers certification for those products that demonstrate full
compliance with all requirements of the applicable European Standard and the
corresponding NSF/ANSI Standard.

NSF MARK Through an exclusive agreement with the Centre Scientifique et Technique du
Btiment (CSTB), one of Europes leading research and evaluation centres, NSF is able to
offer the premier NF Mark to our North American clients. Like the NSF Mark, the NF Mark
is well respected by consumers, manufacturers and retailers across Europe.

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 GENERAL
DESCRIPTION

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Table 1 provides a brief description of each of the ten European

Standards for POU/POE products. Collectively, they encompass many of the
treatment systems and technologies available in the marketplace today.

In comparison, they are aligned with the scope of many of the same NSF/ANSI Standards
available today for drinking water treatment systems (Table 2). It is important to
understand, however, that the European Standards do not assess material safety suitability,
unlike the NSF/ANSI Standards. In addition, the European Standards are limited to
plumbed-in treatment systems only. They would not address, for example, batch treatment
systems including pitcher and jug-style devices. These products, conversely, are covered
under the scope of the NSF/ANSI Standards. Beyond that, both the European and
NSF/ANSI Standards are similar in addressing product literature requirements, structural
integrity test methods and criteria, and contaminant reduction test methods and criteria.

Similar to the individual and varying state requirements in the U.S. relating to drinking water
treatment use and acceptance, individual countries in Europe may have restrictions on the
use and acceptance of drinking water treatment systems. The European Standards, like the
NSF/ANSI Standards, do not provide information on such requirements. It is the
responsibility of the manufacturer to seek out such requirements and obtain approval for
those regions in which they plan to sell their product. NSF provides assistance to
manufacturers in seeking such information and guidance for markets worldwide, and in
obtaining necessary approvals.

This guide is prepared based on publicly available information. It is not intended to be a

replacement for the standards themselves. Consulting the standards or individual Member
States adopted standards is strongly recommended for authoritative information
(www.cenorm.be).

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Table 1. Reference Numbers and Titles for the European Standards and NSF/ANSI Standards

European Title NSF/ANSI Title Chart

Standard Standard Page#
EN Water conditioning equipment 42 Drinking water treatment units 15
13443-1:2002 inside buildings Mechanical - Aesthetic effects
+A1:2007 filters Part 1: Particle rating
80 m to 150 m
EN Water conditioning equipment 42 Drinking water treatment units 17
13443-2:2005 inside buildings Mechanical Aesthetic effects
+A1:2007 filters Part 2: Particle rating
1 m to less than 80 m
EN Water conditioning equipment N/A* N/A* N/A*
14095:2003 inside buildings Electrolytic
treatment systems with
aluminum anodes
EN Water conditioning equipment 58 Reverse osmosis drinking water 21
14652:2005 inside buildings Membrane treatment systems
+A1:2007 separation devices
EN Water conditioning equipment 44 Residential cation exchange 25
14743:2005 inside buildings Softeners water softeners
+A1:2007
EN Water conditioning equipment N/A* N/A* N/A*
14812:2005 inside buildings Chemical
+A1:2007 dosing systems pre-set
dosing systems
EN Water conditioning equipment 55 Ultraviolet microbiological water 23
14897:2006 inside buildings Devices treatment systems
+A1:2007 using mercury low-pressure
ultraviolet radiators
EN Water conditioning equipment 42 Drinking water treatment units 13
14898:2006 inside buildings Active media Aesthetic effects
+A1:2007 filters
53 Drinking water treatment units 13
Health effects
EN Water conditioning equipment N/A* N/A* N/A*
15161:2006 inside buildings Installation,
operation, maintenance and
repair
EN Water equipment inside buildings 53 Drinking water treatment units 19
15219:2006 Nitrate removal devices Health effects
+A1:2007
N/A* N/A* 62 Drinking water distillation N/A*
systems
* No corresponding standard.

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 Table 2. Comparison of the Scope of the European Standards with the NSF/ANSI Standards

European Scope NSF/ANSI Scope

Standard Standard
EN Both POU and POE, plumbed-in 42 POU and POE, plumbed-in + non-
13443-2:2005 only, mechanical filters, 1 m to plumbed-in
+A1:2007 less than 80 m
EN Microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration 58 POU only, reverse osmosis only
14652:2005 (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and
+A1:2007 reverse osmosis (RO), both POE
and POU; If pre- and post- filters
are included, they must conform
to the relevant standard
EN Automatic, salt regenerating 44 POE, cation exchange water
14743:2005 cation exchange water softeners softeners
+A1:2007
EN POU and POE, low pressure 55 POU and POE, low pressure
14897:2006 mercury lamps with 85% of total mercury lamps
+A1:2007 radiation intensity at 254 nm
EN Both POU and POE, plumbed-in 42 / 53 POU and POE, plumbed-in + non-
14898:2006 only, active media filters only plumbed-in
+A1:2007
EN Plumbed-in, automatic, salt 53 POU and POE, plumbed-in + non-
15219:2006 regenerated anion exchange plumbed-in
+A1:2007 nitrate removal devices

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MATERIAL SAFETY

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The European Standards defer the matter of material safety largely to the
well-established national requirements of individual countries, rather than to
specify test methods and related criteria, as is the case with the NSF/ANSI
Standards. To clarify this matter, the following statement is commonly found in the
European Standards for products in contact with drinking water:

Products intended for use in water supply systems must comply, when existing, with
national regulations and testing arrangements that ensure fitness for contact with drinking
water. The Member states relevant regulations and the EC Commission agreed on the
principles of a future unique European Acceptance Scheme (EAS), which would provide a
common testing and approval arrangement at European level.

If and when the EAS is adopted, European Product Standards will be amended by the
addition of an Annex Z/EAS under Mandate M/136 which will contain formal references to
the testing, certification and product marking requirements of the EAS.

Mandate M/136 was issued in May of 2001. Since that time, a significant amount of effort
has been put forth to develop test procedures and harmonized product standards for a
wide range of construction products. However, a revision to the Mandate was issued in
September 2005 and it excludes Water Conditioning Equipment. At the time of writing this
document, it is not clear whether these products will ultimately be included under the EAS,
and until that time, national regulations of Member States will remain in effect.

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 CONTAMINANT
REDUCTION CLAIMS

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Similar to the NSF/ANSI Standards, the European Standards include

various contaminant reduction claims based on the Standard and applicable
technology (Table 3). Each Standard describes the test method and criteria for their
respective scope of technologies. Tables 6 through 11 provide a summary of these methods,
along with a direct comparison of the same for the corresponding NSF/ANSI Standard.

Table 3. Contaminant Reduction Claims Available in each of the European Standards

European Scope Contaminant

Standard Reduction Claims
EN Both POU and POE, plumbed-in only, Particulate 80 m to 150 m
13443-1:2002 mechanical filters, 80 m to 150 m
+A1:2007
EN Both POU and POE, plumbed-in only, Particulate 1 m to less than 80 m
13443-2:2005 mechanical filters, 1 m to less than
+A1:2007 80 m
EN Plumbed-in sacrificial aluminum anode System performance and safety
14095:2003 systems, with DC current
+A1:2007
EN Microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), Microfiltration (MF) - particulate at
14652:2005 nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis manufacturers size rating
+A1:2007 (RO), both POE and POU; If pre- and
Ultrafiltration (UF) manufacturers
post- filters are included, they must
claimed rejection of claimed
conform to the relevant standard
contaminants, or surrogate chemicals
(PEG or dextrane)
Nanofiltration (NF) manufacturers
claimed rejection of MgSO4
Reverse osmosis (RO) manufacturers
claimed rejection of NaCl

EN Automatic regenerating cation exchange Hardness

14743:2005 water softeners
+A1:2007
EN Plumbed-in chemical dosing systems Dosing for disinfection, corrosion
14812:2005 with pre-set dosing rate inhibition, or scaling inhibition
+A1:2007
EN POU and POE, low pressure mercury Dosage of 40 mJ/cm2 required for both
14897:2006 lamps with 85% of total radiation disinfection and bactericidal treatment
+A1:2007 intensity at 254 nm devices
EN Both POU and POE, plumbed-in only, Chlorine, organics, odor and flavor, lead,
14898:2006 active media filters only copper, aluminum, hardness, and nitrate
+A1:2007
EN Plumbed-in, automatic, salt regenerated Nitrate
15219:2006 anion exchange nitrate removal devices
+A1:2007

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STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY

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Structural integrity testing is required by nearly all of the European

Standards. Cyclic and hydrostatic tests are typical of these standards, with
variability in the specifics of these tests on a product-by-product basis. As with the
many other areas of the these standards, there are numerous similarities when compared
to the NSF/ANSI Standards. Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 provide a summary of the requirements
for both.

Table 4-1. Structural integrity test conditions of the European Standards

Standard Minimum Static Static Cyclic Cyclic Cyclic Test: Cyclic

Pressure Test: Test: Test: Test: Pressure Test:
Rating Pressure Duration Number Minimum Factor2 Cycle
Factor1 of Cycles Pressure Frequency
EN 13443-1 1000 kPa (145 psig) 3 15 min 200,000 150 kPa 1.3 14-17/min
(22 psig)
EN 13443-2 600 kPa (87 psig) 3 15 min 200,000 150 kPa 1.3 14-17/min
(22 psig)
EN 14095 N/S3 2 10-12 min N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3
EN 14652 1000 kPa (145 psig) 3 10 min 100,000 150 kPa 1.3 13-17/min
(22 psig)
EN 14743 1000 kPa (145 psig) 1.5 10 min 5,000 150 kPa 1.3 14-17/min
(22 psig)
EN 14812 1000 kPa (145 psig) 3 15 min 200,000 50 kPa 1.3 13-17/min
(7.5 psig)
EN 14897 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3
EN 14898 1000 kPa (145 psig) 1.5 15 min 200,000 150 kPa 1.3 13-17/min
(22 psig)
EN 15219 1000 kPa (145 psig) 1.5 10 min 5,000 150 kPa 1.3 14-17/min
(22 psig)
1
Static Test Pressure Factor is the multiplier applied to the minimum pressure rating to achieve the static test pressure.
2
Cyclic Test Pressure Factor is the multiplier applied to the minimum pressure rating to achieve the cyclic test pressure.
3
N/S means there is no specification in this standard for the referenced requirements.

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 Table 4-2. Structural integrity test conditions of the NSF/ANSI Standards

Standard Minimum Static Static Cyclic Cyclic Cyclic Test: Cyclic

Pressure Test: Test: Test: Test: Pressure Test:
Rating Pressure Duration Number Minimum Factor2 Cycle
Factor1 of Cycles Pressure Frequency
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 3 15 min 100,000 0 psig 150 psig N/S3
42 and 53; (690 kPa) (0 kPa) (1,040 kPa)
< 8 inch or pressure
diameter rating
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 1.5 15 min 100,000 0 psig 150 psig N/S3
42 and 53; (690 kPa) (0 kPa) (1,040 kPa)
8 inch or pressure
diameter rating
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 1.5 15 min 10,000 0 psig 50 psig N/S3
42 and 53; (690 kPa) (0 kPa) (345 kPa)
open
discharge
NSF/ANSI- 125 psig 2.4 15 min 100,000 0 psig 150 psig at least
44; >13 inch (860 kPa) (0 kPa) (1,040 kPa) 8/min
diameter or pressure
rating
NSF/ANSI- 125 psig 2.4 15 min 100,000 0 psig 150 psig at least
44; (860 kPa) (0 kPa) (1,040 kPa) 12/min
13 inches or pressure
diameter rating
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 2.4 15 min N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3
55; < 8 inch (690 kPa)
diameter
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 1.5 15 min N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3
55; 8 inch (690 kPa)
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 1.2 15 min 10,000 0 psig 50 psig N/S3
55; open (690 kPa) (0 kPa) (345 kPa)
discharge
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 3 15 min 100,000 0 psig 150 psig N/S3
58 (690 kPa) (0 kPa) (1,040 kPa)
or pressure
rating
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 1.5 15 min Burst test N/S3 Burst test N/S3
58; pumped (690 kPa) instead to 3 X
systems of cyclic4 pressure
rating4
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig 1.5 15 min 10,000 0 psig 100 psig N/S3
58; faucet (690 kPa) (0 kPa) (690 kPa)
attached
NSF/ANSI- 100 psig N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3 N/S3
62 (690 kPa)
1
Static Test Pressure Factor is the multiplier applied to the minimum pressure rating to achieve the static test pressure.
2
Cyclic Test Pressure Factor is the multiplier applied to the minimum pressure rating to achieve the cyclic test pressure.
3
N/S means there is no specification in this standard for the referenced requirements.
4
Burst test for pumped systems with pump pressure requires achieving the required pressure for an instant.

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DETAILED
DESCRIPTIONS
& COMPARISONS
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The following tables provide an in-depth summary of the requirements

of the European Standards, structured so they directly compare and
contrast to the corresponding NSF/ANSI Standards. These comparisons begin on
Pages 11 and 12, with an evaluation of Product Literature Requirements. This is followed
by Page 13, Table 6, the first of several charts that compare the major requirements for both
standards.

NSF developed these tables with one specific purpose in mind to provide value to
manufacturers. The comparison approach adopted for the tables allows manufacturers to
assess the likelihood that their products will conform to the European Standards, based on
their conformance to the NSF/ANSI Standards, and helps identify those areas that may
represent new or varied requirements.

Although the tables provide a significant level of detail, any specific technical issues should
be confirmed by directly consulting the appropriate standards.

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 PRODUCT
LITERATURE

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The European Standards have varying requirements for product literature,

but similar in many ways to the general requirements of the NSF/ANSI
standards. Requirements for permanent filter labels, installation and operating
instructions, and replacement element packaging are all included in the European Standards.
Table 5-1 provides a brief comparison of the requirements between the European and the
NSF/ANSI Standards. Each standard lists the requirements for these various items
individually, and the applicable standards should be consulted for such details.

With the adoption of EN15161:2006, each of the European Standards was updated to
include more detailed installation, operation and maintenance instructions. This update is
in the form of an annex referenced as +A1:2007.

These more detailed requirements include information such as:

equipment selection guidelines provided to the customer at the point of purchase

detailed installation instructions including lists of equipment and accessories necessary
for installation
guidance on bringing the system into service
responsibilities of third parties such as installation and service technicians
maintenance checklists
repair requirements
troubleshooting guides

See Table 5-2 for an example comparison of requirements in the European and North
American Standards.

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Table 5-1. Product Literature Requirements

European NSF/ANSI
Standard Standard
Permanent filter label Data plate
Performance data sheet (Membrane separation Performance data sheet
devices only)
Installation and operation instructions Installation and operation instructions
Replacement element packaging (where Replacement element packaging (where
appropriate) appropriate)

Table 5-2. Example Product Literature Comparison: Instructions for Installation, Operation and Maintenance

EN NSF/ANSI-
13443-2:2005 42:2007
Comprehensive instructions for installation, Model number and trade designation
operation, and maintenance
Complete name, address and telephone
Equipment Selection (pre-purchase) number of manufacturer
Parts list, accessories and equipment list Flushing and conditioning procedures
Location of system within household Rated service flow
Commissioning (bringing into service) Maximum working pressure
Responsibilities of third party Maximum operating temperature
installers/service technicians
Detailed installation and maintenance
Frequency and conditions for cartridge requirements including, but not limited to,
replacement suggested frequency of filter replacement or
service to the system, user responsibility, and
Opening and draining of filter
parts and service availability
Removal and disposal of filter element
Sources of supply for replacement
Correct and hygienic insertion of replacement components
filter element
Statement noting the system and installation
Maintenance Requirements shall comply with applicable state and local
regulations
Repairs
Statement noting that the system is to be
Troubleshooting
supplied with cold water only
Pressure drop chart
Statement noting that the system conforms
to NSF/ANSI 42 for the specific performance
claims as verified and substantiated by test
data

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 Table 6. EN 14898:2006 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Active media filters

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
14898:2006 42/53
Scope Both POU and POE, plumbed-in only POU and POE, plumbed-in + non-plumbed-in
Material safety Materials suitability to comply with national Formulation review and extraction testing per
regulations (where appropriate) until the Section 4
introduction of the EAS
Working At least 1,000 kPa (145 psig) At least 100 psig (690kPa)
pressure
Performance Required Not required
Indication
Based on flow or time Based on flow
Device (PID)
No test for accuracy Must be tested for accuracy if present, per
NSF/ANSI 53
Chemical reduction testing only to capacity
NSF/ANSI 53 chemical reduction testing
reduced from 200% of capacity to 120% of
capacity if PID present
Backflow System to be fitted with backflow prevention Air gap required
prevention device on inlet in accordance with national
implementation of EN 1717
Capacity Only one capacity per system Only one capacity per system
Flow control Not required; Contaminant reduction testing Not required under NSF/ANSI 42; Contaminant
conducted at maximum of manufacturers reduction testing at manufacturers rated service
working flow range; If no flow control present, flow; Required under NSF/ANSI 53; Contaminant
instructions to control flow rate required reduction testing at highest flow rate achieved at
60 psig (410 kPa) dynamic pressure
Contamination System design and operating instructions Not addressed
of system must address avoiding contamination of the
during replace- system during element changes
ment element
changes
Pressure drop Limited to manufacturers declared value; Requirement addressed through minimum
Minimum service flow is required for POE service flow for POU and POE with flow
systems controller; For POE with no flow controller,
15 psig (103 kPa) max-imum pressure drop
allowed at rated service flow
Chlorine 1 mg/L influent 2 mg/L influent
reduction
90% minimum reduction = Class I, 75% to 90% 50% reduction required
reduction = Class II
20 minute cycles, 50% on/50% off or
60 minute cycles, 50% on/50% off, 16 hours 10% on/90% off, 16 hours per day
per day
60 psig (410 kPa) dynamic influent pressure
Not less than 60 psig (410 kPa) pressure
Sampling at 10 unit volumes and every 10%
Sampling at 10 unit volumes and every 10% to to capacity
capacity
Two units tested, installed and preconditioned
Two units tested, installed and preconditioned in accordance with manufacturers instructions
in accordance with manufacturers instructions for POU, one for POE
Acceptance: Each sample from each filter shall
be no less than claimed efficiency or the
minimum for the above classification

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Table 6. EN 14898:2006 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Active media filters, cont.

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
14898:2006 42/53
Organic Maximum allowable effluent concentration Maximum allowable effluent concentration
chemical based on regulated limit (EU Drinking Water based on regulated limit (USEPA or other)
reduction Directive 98/83/EC, or, if contaminant not
Influent at 95th percentile of occurrence, 3X
regulated, WHO Guidelines)
maximum allowable effluent concentration,
Influent at 10X maximum allowable effluent or other
concentration
TOC at least 1 mg/L
Chloroform is a surrogate for TTHM
20 minute cycles, 50% on/50% off, 16 hours
TOC concentration not specified per day
60 minute cycles, 50% on/50% off, 16 hours 60 psig (410 kPa) dynamic influent pressure
per day
Sampling variable by test, to 120% or 200%
Not less than 60 psig (410 kPa) pressure of capacity
Sampling at 10 unit volumes and every 10% to Two units tested, installed and preconditioned
capacity in accordance with manufacturers
instructions
Two units tested, installed and preconditioned
in accordance with manufacturers Acceptance: varies by test, usually no effluent
instructions data point may exceed maximum allowable
effluent concentration
Acceptance: mean % reduction efficiency for
each chemical by each filter shall be no less
than the claimed efficiency or the minimum
(90%) specified in the standard, and no single
result shall be less than 90% of that minimum
Taste and Based on reduction of geosmin, and Based on chlorine reduction test, with
odor 2,4,6-trichlorophenol tested separately activated carbon only
reduction (90% reduction from 0.15 g/L and 20 g/L
challenge, respectively)
Test procedure otherwise as per organic
chemical reduction above
Metals Testing for all metals at pH 6.5 and pH 8.5 Testing for health effects metals at pH 6.5
reduction and pH 8.5
Requirements for lead, copper, and
aluminum included: Requirements for many metals included.
Influent challenges different from EN
Contaminant Influent Effluent percent
concentration reduction Maximum allowable effluent concentrations
Lead 100 10 g/L 90 used, instead of percent reduction
Copper 3 0.3 mg/L 80 requirements
Aluminum 600 60 g/L 70 Some stock solutions are not preserved
with nitric acid
Test procedure and acceptance otherwise
as per organic chemical reduction above
Stock solutions are nitric acid preserved
Nitrate, Requirements for nitrate and hardness: Nitrate + nitrite tested together, 30 mg/L
hardness 10% influent concentration added as
Nitrate influent 200+/-20 mg/L NO3, 75%
and other 27 mg/L NO3 [as N] and 3 mg/L NO2 [as N]
minimum reduction
inorganic
Maximum effluent concentration = 10 mg/L
chemicals Hardness influent 300+/- 30 mg/L CaCO3,
[as N], with not more than 1 mg/L NO2 [as N]
50% minimum reduction
Test procedure otherwise as per organic
chemical reduction above
Structural Cyclic for filter housings is 200,000 cycles Cyclic is 100,000 cycles 0 to 150 psig
integrity from 150 kPa (22 psig) to 1.3X maximum (1,040 kPa) for permanent products
working pressure
Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 300 psig
Cyclic for the cartridge is 20,000 cycles (2,070 kPa) or 3X pressure rating for
from 150 kPa (22 psig) to 1.3 X maximum permanent products
working pressure
Burst is 400 psig (2,760 kPa) or 4X
Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 1.5 X pressure pressure rating for permanent, non-metallic
rating for permanent products components

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 Table 7. EN 13443-1:2002 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Mechanical filters
Part 1: Particle rating 80 m to 150 m

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
13443-1:2002 42
Scope POE, plumbed-in only, mechanical filters, POU and POE, plumbed-in + non-plumbed-in
80 m to 150 m
Material safety Materials suitability to comply with national Formulation review and extraction testing per
regulations (where appropriate) until the Section 4
introduction of the EAS; Copper/zinc alloys
containing more than 10% zinc may be subject
to dezincification standards in certain countries

Working At least 1,000 kPa (145 psig) At least 100 psig (690 kPa)
pressure
Backwashing Permitted; Design required to provide Permitted; Particulate reduction testing
uninterrupted water supply during completed at manufacturers recommended
backwashing interval with at least one backwash at the
midpoint of the test
Backflow System to be fitted with backflow prevention Air gap required
prevention device on inlet and air break to drain
(backwashable filters) in accordance with
national implementation of EN 1717

% Reduction Maximum filter rating (10% max. by mass of 85% for specific particle size classification
of Particles particles able to pass through) shall be
between 100 m and 150 m, and the Particles in 80 m to 150 m size range
(Filter Rating)
minimum filter rating (90% max. by mass of outside scope of NSF/ANSI 42
particles able to pass through) shall be
between 80 m and 120 m
Noise limits Maximum noise levels are specified per None
EN ISO 3822-3
Contamination System design and operating instructions Not addressed
of system must address avoiding contamination of the
during system during element changes;
replacement Replacement cartridges must be individually
element wrapped
changes
Clean 50 kPa (7.5 psig) maximum pressure drop Requirement addressed through minimum ser-
pressure drop allowed at the nominal flow rate vice flow for POU and POE with flow controller;
For POE with no flow controller, 15 psig
(103 kPa) maximum pressure drop allowed at
rated service flow
Filter surface Surface velocity shall not exceed Not addressed
velocity 0.15 m3/(h cm2) for backwashable filters, and
0.025 m3/(h cm2) for replaceable cartridge
filters at the nominal flow rate
Pressure Operate filter with open discharge inlet Not addressed
strength pressure of 80% of rated pressure of housing
of filter for 60 minutes; No visible deformation of the
elements and filter cartridge may result
components
Structural Cyclic for filter housings is 200,000 cycles Cyclic is 100,000 cycles 0 to 150 psig
integrity from 150 kPa (22 psig) to 1.3X nominal (1,040 kPa) for permanent products
pressure (minimum 1,000 kPa (145 psig))
Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 300 psig
Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 3X nominal (2,070 kPa) or 3X pressure rating for
pressure rating for permanent products permanent products
Bending moment test required, based on Burst is 400 psig (2,760 kPa) or 4X
size of filter and end connections (threaded pressure rating for permanent, non-metallic
and flanged vs. compression); Specified components
bending force is applied to a pipe connected
to the filter for 30 to 40 seconds; No
permanent deformation, fissures, or rupture
of the filter housing are permitted

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Table 7. EN 13443-1:2002 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Mechanical filters
Part 1: Particle rating 80 m to 150 m, cont.

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
13443-1:2002 42
Particulate Sieved spherical glass beads used as test Filters in the size range of 80 m to 150 m
Reduction particles not addressed by NSF/ANSI 42
Test Method
The beads are sieved into fractions in
increments of 20 m to 30 m
One test per fraction at the upper and lower
ranges of filter particle ratings is conducted,
with a third test of an intermediate fraction
conducted if necessary
1 to 4 grams of beads are used for each test
All beads are to be introduced into the filter
at a flow velocity of 0.5 m/second relative
to the inlet diameter, within 5 to 10 minutes
The test is repeated three times, with new
replaceable cartridges used, or after
backwashing
The deviation in the results shall not exceed
5%

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 Table 8. EN 13443-2:2005 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Mechanical filters
Part 2: Particle rating 1 m to less than 80 m

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
13443-2:2005 42
Scope Both POU and POE, plumbed-in only, POU and POE, plumbed-in + non-plumbed-in
mechanical filters, 1 m to less than 80 m
Material safety Materials suitability to comply with national Formulation review and extraction testing per
regulations (where appropriate) until the Section 4
introduction of the EAS
Working Minimum pressure rating of 6 PN (600 kPa, At least 100 psig (690 kPa)
pressure 87 psig)
Backwashing Permitted. Design required to provide Permitted. Particulate reduction testing
uninterrupted water supply during completed at manufacturers recommended
backwashing interval with at least one backwash at the
midpoint of the test
Performance Recommended, but no requirements No requirements for PIDs for mechanical
Indication filters
Device (PID)
Backflow System to be fitted with backflow prevention Air gap required
prevention device on inlet and air break to drain
(backwashable filters) in accordance with
national implementation of EN 1717
% Reduction 99.8% at manufacturers claimed particle 85% for specific particle size classification
of Particles rating
Particle For non-backwashing filters, must be equal to Not addressed
Retention or greater than manufacturers claim, if any
Capacity
Contamination System design and operating instructions must Not addressed
of system address avoiding contamination of the system
during replace- during element changes; Replacement
ment element cartridges must be individually wrapped
changes
Clean Limited to manufacturers declared value; Requirement addressed through minimum
pressure drop Manufacturer must specify maximum service flow for POU and POE with flow
acceptable pressure drop after backwash for controller; For POE with no flow controller,
backwashing systems 15 psig (103 kPa) maximum pressure drop
allowed at rated service flow
Maximum Manufacturer must specify maximum pressure Not addressed
pressure drop drop at which the cartridge is to be changed
Cartridge Clogging of filter with either ISO medium or ISO Not addressed
collapse coarse dust (see Particulate Reduction Test
pressure Method, below, for determination of which dust)
used to establish pressure drop to 80% of rated
pressure of housing; Clean water is then recircu-
lated through the filter for 30 minutes; No
discontinuity in pressure rise allowed, no falloff
in differential pressure of the clogged filter while
recirculating clean water, and no visible damage
to filter after stopping test and cleaning
Cartridge 500 cycles of 20 seconds with flow sufficient Not addressed
cyclic to generate pressure drop of 200 kPa (29 psig)
differential
No falloff in pressure drop > 10% permitted
pressure
resistance No visible damage to cartridge permitted
Bubble point of cartridge after test shall not
vary more than 15% from bubble point prior
to test
Particle Number of background particles or fibers Not addressed
shedding 5 m shall not exceed manufacturers
specifications after cartridge is conditioned
according to manufacturers instructions

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Table 8. EN 13443-2:2005 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Mechanical filters
Part 2: Particle rating 1 m to less than 80 m, cont.

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
13443-2:2005 42
Structural Cyclic for filter housings is 200,000 cycles Cyclic is 100,000 cycles 0 to 150 psig
integrity from 150 kPa (22 psig) to 1.3X working (1,040 kPa) for permanent products
pressure
Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 300 psig
Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 3X pressure (2,070 kPa) or 3X pressure rating for
rating for permanent products permanent products
Burst is 400 psig (2,760 kPa) or 4X
pressure rating for permanent, non-metallic
components
Particulate Constant flow rate 60 psig (410 kPa) initial dynamic pressure,
Reduction not readjusted during test
Test dust dosed into test filter inlet; Water
Test Method
recycled after passing through downstream Testing initially at manufacturers rated
(clean-up) filters service flow
Influent dust levels alternating between Cycling of flow on and off with 1-3 minute
5 mg/L (counting phase) and 100 mg/L cycle
(clogging phase)
ISO fine, ISO coarse, or Intermediate faction
Online particle counters upstream and test dust used according to Class being
downstream of filter used to measure tested:
filtration efficiency during periods with
Class Size from, Size to, Test
5 mg/L influent dust level
m m Dust
Retention capacity (cartridge filter only) I 0.5 <1 ISO fine
determined by mass of dust needed to II 1 <5 ISO fine
achieve specified pressure drop
III 5 < 15 ISO fine or coarse
ISO medium or ISO coarse test dust used IV 15 < 30 ISO coarse
depending on manufacturers rating of
V 30 < 50 Int. fraction
cartridge:
VI 50 < 80 Int. fraction
Manufacturers Test
Rating, m Dust Sufficient dust to achieve minimum influent
0 to 25 ISO medium particle count used; no limit on influent dust
25 to 80 ISO coarse level
End of test is 75% reduction in flow rate
Testing required at manufacturers rated
service flow, with end pressure drop varying Samples at start-up, fourth cycle, and 75%
by cartridge type reduction in flow rate

Filter End Point, End Point,

Type kPa psig
Surface 250 36
Depth 150 22
Backwash Manufacturers set point for backwash

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 Table 9. EN 15219:2006 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Nitrate removal devices

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
15219:2006 53
Scope Plumbed-in, automatic, salt regenerated anion POU and POE, plumbed-in + non-plumbed-in
exchange nitrate removal devices
Material safety Materials suitability to comply with national Formulation review and extraction testing per
regulations (where appropriate) until the Section 4
introduction of the EAS
Working 1,000 kPa (145 psig) At least 100 psig (690 kPa)
pressure
Requirements A note indicates that additional features, such None
for regen- as regeneration after stagnation, and
eration after microbial growth control features, may be
stagnation, and required for certain jurisdictions
microbial
growth control
features
Structural 5,000 cyclic test from 150 kPa (22 psig) to Cyclic is 100,000 cycles 0 to 150 psig
integrity 1.3X working pressure (1,040 kPa)
10 minute hydrostatic test to 1.5X working Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 300 psig
pressure or 1,000 kPa (145 psig), whichever (2,070 kPa) or 2.4X pressure rating,
is greater whichever is greater
Burst is 400 psig (2,760 kPa) or 4X
pressure rating for permanent, non-metallic
components
System System operation and regeneration must be Minimum and maximum operational pressures
operation effective from 200 kPa (29 psig) to 60% of must be stated by manufacturer
at varying the maximum design pressure
pressure
Backflow System to be fitted with backflow prevention Air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 1 inch,
prevention device on inlet and air break to drain in whichever is smaller, required on drain line
accordance with national implementation of
EN 1717; There is a vacuum test if an inlet
backflow prevention device is not evident
Noise limits Maximum noise levels are specified per EN None
ISO 3822-3
Air vents System design to release any trapped air is None
required
Regeneration Time clock regeneration must be accurate No requirements regarding accuracy of time
trigger to within 30 minutes of nominal setting clocks or meters
accuracy
Volume controlled regeneration must be
accurate to within 10% of the nominal value
Regeneration triggered by exhaustion must
have capacity within 10% of the rated
capacity
Efficiency Efficiency of 140 grams of nitrate ion/kg of Not addressed
salt (64 g per lb of salt) is required
Regeneration water volume must not
exceed 0.40 L per gram of nitrate removed
Rinse Sodium content after regeneration must not Not addressed
effectiveness exceed 1.5 mmol/L over that of the inlet
water; Contribution from regeneration is
taken into account for mixed bed systems
Pressure drop No more than 100 kPa (14.5 psig) at 15 C No more than 15 psig (103 kPa) at the rated
at the nominal flow rate, with bypass and service flow
blending valve closed, if fitted

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Table 9. EN 15219:2006 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Nitrate removal devices, cont.

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
15219:2006 53
Capacity and Capacity shall be at least 90% of the Testing conducted with 30 mg/L 10%
Brine capacity specified by the manufacturer; added as 27 mg/L nitrate (as N) and
accuracy 15 runs shall be conducted at a service flow 3 mg/L nitrite (as N)
of at least 30% of the nominal flow rate
Effluent may not exceed 10 mg/L nitrate as N,
After 24 hours, five more runs are with not more than 1 mg/L as nitrite (as N)
conducted; These runs are used for
Flow rate is highest achievable flow rate at
capacity determination; The capacity is
60 psig initial dynamic inlet pressure
the average determined from the five runs;
At least one run must be conducted at Samples collected at start-up, 25%, 50%,
200 kPa (29 psig) pressure, as well as at 75%, 100%, and 120% of manufacturers
60% of the maximum design pressure rated capacity for those devices with
performance indicators, and at start-up,
During these five runs, samples at the inlet
50%, 100%, 150%, 180%, and 200% of
and outlet must be analyzed at 15%, 50%,
manufacturers rated capacity for those
75% and 100% of the cycle and analyzed for
devices without performance indicators
sodium content to determine that there is
no brine infiltration into the treated water Regeneration not addressed
Leakage is not subtracted when Brine accuracy not addressed
determining exchange capacity
The brine system is used for delivery of salt
when conducting capacity testing; Brine
accuracy is evaluated by weight for the five
capacity runs; Individual runs must not vary
more than 10% from the average
Test water contains 150 10 mg/L nitrate
and 150 10 mg/L sulfate
Effluent at the end of the run may not
exceed 25 mg/L nitrate
Multiple salt settings not addressed
Water must be available to service during
regeneration

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 Table 10. EN 14652:2005 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings
Membrane separation devices

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
14652:2005 58
Scope Membrane filtration systems with a particle POU only, reverse osmosis only
rating below 1 m microfiltration (MF),
ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and
reverse osmosis (RO), both POE and POU; If
pre- and post- filters are included, they must
conform to the relevant standard
Material safety Materials suitability to comply with national Formulation review and extraction testing per
regulations (where appropriate) until the Section 4
introduction of the EAS
Working At least 1,000 kPa (145 psig) or 1.6 MPa At least 100 psig (690 kPa)
pressure (232 psig), if connected with a pressure-
regulating valve
Upstream System to be fitted with backflow prevention Air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 1 inch,
backflow device on inlet and air break to drain whichever is smaller, required on drain line;
prevention (crossflow/backwashable filters) in accordance Alternate air gap devices must pass vacuum
with national implementation of EN 1717 test
System air Design to ensure that trapped air is removed None required
vent
Pressure drop MF and UF have a pressure drop requirement; Not addressed
The maximum pressure drop shall not exceed
the declared value by more than 10% at the
recommended nominal flow rate; The
housing and membrane components of
pressure drop must be evaluated separately
Structural Cyclic for filter housings is 100,000 cycles Cyclic is 100,000 cycles 0 to 150 psig
integrity from 150 kPa (22 psig) to 1.3X working (1,040 kPa) for permanent products
pressure
Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 300 psig
Hydrostatic testing (MF, UF, NF, RO (2,070 kPa) or 3X pressure rating for
membranes); 10 minute hydrostatic test to permanent products
3X working pressure
Burst is 400 psig (2,760 kPa) or 4X
Differential pressure resistance of the pressure rating for permanent, non-metallic
module (MF and UF membranes operating components
in dead-end mode); Module progressively
blinded with silica test dust to 80% of
nominal pressure; No discontinuity in
pressure rise allowed and no visible damage
to filter after stopping test and cleaning
Cyclic differential pressure resistance of the
module (MF and UF membranes operating
in dead-end mode)
500 cycles of 20 seconds with flow
sufficient to generate pressure drop of
200 kPa (29 psig)
Differential pressure variation of 10% max
No visible damage
Bubble point of cartridge after test shall
not vary more than 15% from bubble
point prior to test

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Table 10. EN 14652:2005 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings
Membrane separation devices, cont.

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
14652:2005 58
Contaminant Filtration rating (MF) 90% reduction of TDS reduction required based on 7 day test
reduction microspheres of the particle size claimed by using challenge of 750 mg/L sodium
the manufacturer at the manufacturers chloride with pre- and post- filters removed,
maximum recommended pressure drop, test pressure 50 psig (340 kPa); Sample
with pass/fail based on comparing size is specified and varies by day of test
fluorescence of influent and effluent
Recovery rate calculated on day 1 and day 7
Organic molecule rejection molecular cut- of test; Efficiency rate for systems with
off (UF, NF, RO if claimed) - 90% rejection automatic shut-off valve and storage tank
of the declared capacity of specific organics calculated on day 1 and day 7 while daily
required, at specific concentrations and production rate is measured
other test conditions as specified by the
Daily production rate calculated on day 1
manufacturer
and day 7 of test while filling storage tank;
Salinity rejection rate (NF and RO) - 99% Systems with automatic shutoff valve are
of the rated rejection capacity is required evaluated during complete and partial tank
(i.e., tested rejection must be at least 99% fills
of claimed rejection); Pre- and post- filters
Other ionic and mechanical contaminants
are removed, along with the pressurized
evaluated using similar protocol
storage tank, for testing; For RO, a
750 mg/L solution of NaCl is used; for NF a
2,070 mg/L solution of magnesium sulfate
heptahydrate is used; Test pressure is
350 kPa (50.8 psig); A 7 day protocol for
sample collection, identical to Standard 58
is used, except that sample size is not
specified
Recovery rate (MF, UF, NF, RO operating in
cross-flow mode) - Calculated when testing
the relevant rejection rate; Calculated
recovery shall be at least 95% of the
claimed recovery rate
Daily production shall be at least 95% of the
claimed value; Measured for 1 hour on day 1
and day 7, and averaged
Performance Not required Required for health effects claims, varies by
indication contaminant, sampling services or kits
allowed

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 Table 11. EN 14897:2006 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Devices using mercury
low-pressure ultraviolet radiators
Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
14897:2006 55
Scope POU and POE, low pressure mercury lamps POU and POE, low pressure mercury lamps;
with 85% of total radiation intensity at Class A and Class B devices differentiated
254 nm; Disinfection devices differentiated
from bactericidal treatment devices
Material safety Materials suitability to comply with national Formulation review and extraction testing per
regulations (where appropriate) until the Section 4
introduction of the EAS
Working To be specified by manufacturer At least 100 psig
pressure
Structural Not required Cyclic is 10,000 cycles 0 to 50 psig
integrity (340 kPa) only for open discharge
Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 240 psig
(1,640 kPa) or 2.4X pressure rating for
permanent, non-open discharge products
Burst is 400 psig (2,760 kPa) or 4X
pressure rating for permanent, non-metallic
components
Required 40 mJ/cm2 Class A = 40 mJ/cm2
dosage
Class B = 16 mJ/cm2
Monitor Disinfection devices require UV sensor and UV sensor, monitor, and alarm required for
requirements monitor Class A systems
A lamp function indicator is required for Lamp function indicator required for Class B
bactericidal treatment devices systems
Other controller output requirements are
specified, including an irradiance monitor
for disinfection devices
Flow control Not required; The manufacturer is also to Required; UV dose testing conducted at
provide data for acceptable flow rates given highest achievable system flow rate over
UV transmittance of the water; At least operating pressure range of system
three measurement points covering the
whole operational range are required
Lamp burn-in 100 hour burn-in required; The Not required for Class A
prior to manufacturer must provide an appropriate
100 hour burn-in required for Class B
testing method to vary the output of the lamps
Test organism Bacillus subtilus Class A = MS-2 coliphage (ATCC #15597B)
Class B = Saccharomyces cerevisiae (ATCC
#18824)
Dose- 10 to 80 mJ/cm2 Class A = 0 to 60 mJ/cm2
response
Class B = 0 to 24 mJ/cm2
curve

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Table 11. EN 14897:2006 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Devices using mercury
low-pressure ultraviolet radiators, cont.
Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
14897:2006 55
Test Disinfection devices: Irradiance (measured Class A: Transmittance reduced to 70% or
conditions with device sensor) across range of UV alarm set point, whichever is lower, by
transmittance measured at 3 data points; addition of PHBA; Sampling at start-up,
Sodium thiosulfate used to lower and during equilibrium flow conditions
transmittance; Six more data points
Class B: Transmittance reduced to 70% by
collected across manufacturers
addition of PHBA; Sampling at start-up,
recommended flow rate, three are varying
and during equilibrium flow conditions
irradiance by adding sodium thiosulfate,
three are varying irradiance by reducing
lamp output; No start-up samples are
collected, as system must display a signal
that minimum irradiance has been reached
when the system starts up
Bactericidal treatment devices: Data at
3 points is while varying flow rate, and UV
transmittance; The data is collected at
lowest, highest, and mid-point of the
manufacturers specified flow range and UV
transmittance
A graph of flow rate vs. irradiance for
disinfection devices or flow rate vs.
transmittance for bactericidal treatment
devices, is developed, which establishes the
operational range of the device
Sensor Extensive requirements for the sensor, Must activate successfully 100 times
including selectivity of wavelength, linearity consecutively when tested
of signal, and stability of signal for a year;
Requirements are verified by the
manufacturer

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 Table 12. EN 14743:2005 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Softeners

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
14743:2005 44
Scope Automatic, salt-regenerating cation exchange POE, cation exchange water softeners
water softeners
Material safety Materials suitability to comply with national Formulation review and extraction testing per
regulations (where appropriate) until the Section 4
introduction of the EAS
Working 1,000 kPa (145 psig) At least 125 psig (860 kPa)
pressure
Requirements A note indicates that additional features, such None
for blending as blending devices, regeneration after
devices, regen- stagnation, and microbial growth control
eration after features, may be required for certain
stagnation, and jurisdictions
microbial
growth control
features
Structural 5,000 cyclic test from 150 kPa (22 psig) to Cyclic is 100,000 cycles 0 to 150 psig
integrity 1.3X working pressure (1,040 kPa)
10 minute hydrostatic test to 1.5X working Hydrostatic is 15 minutes at 300 psig
pressure or 1,000 kPa (145 psig), whichever (2,070 kPa) or 2.4X pressure rating,
is greater whichever is greater
Burst is 500 psig (3,450 kPa) or 4X
pressure rating for permanent, non-metallic
components
System System operation and regeneration must be Minimum and maximum operational pressures
operation at effective from 200 kPa (29 psig) to 60% of must be stated by manufacturer
varying the maximum design pressure
pressure
Backflow System to be fitted with backflow prevention Air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 1 inch,
prevention device on inlet and air break to drain in whichever is smaller, required on drain line
accordance with national implementation of
EN 1717; There is a vacuum test if an inlet
backflow prevention device is not evident
Noise limits Maximum noise levels are specified per EN None
ISO 3822-3
Air vents System design to release any trapped air is None
required
Regeneration Time clock regeneration must be accurate No requirements regarding accuracy of time
trigger to within 30 minutes of nominal setting clocks, meters, or hardness monitors
accuracy
Volume controlled regeneration must be
accurate to within 10% of the nominal value
Regeneration triggered by exhaustion must
have capacity within 10% of the rated
capacity
Efficiency Efficiency of 2,810 grains/lb of salt Efficiency is optional
(400 g per kg of salt) is required
System must achieve 3,350 grains/lb
Regeneration water volume must not (475 g per kg) of salt to claim efficiency
exceed 5.65 gallons per 1,000 grains
System must use no more than 5 gallons
(0.33 L per g) of hardness removed
of regenerant water per 1,000 grains
(0.29 L per g) of hardness removed
Rinse Chloride content after regeneration must not Net chloride content no greater than
effectiveness exceed 1.5 mmol/L over that of the inlet water 100 mg/L after regeneration
Pressure drop No more than 100 kPa (14.5 psig) at the No more than 15 psig (103 kPa) at the rated
nominal flow rate, with bypass and blending service flow
valve closed, if fitted

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Table 12. EN 14743:2005 Water conditioning equipment inside buildings Softeners, cont.

Requirement EN NSF/ANSI
14743:2005 44
Capacity and Capacity shall be at least 90% of the Tested with inlet water 20 2 grains per
Brine capacity specified by the manufacturer; gallon (3.4 .34 mmol/L) at 1/2 of the rated
accuracy 15 runs shall be conducted at a service flow service flow; End point at 1 grain per gallon
of at least 30% of the nominal flow rate (0.17 mmol/L) hardness; Three runs within
10% of the average of the three are
After 24 hours, five more runs are
required; Capacity calculation involves
conducted; These runs are used for
subtraction of leakage
capacity determination; The capacity is the
average determined from the five runs; At Low, medium, and high salt settings tested
least one run must be conducted at 200 with measured brine introduced; Additional
kPa (29 psig) pressure, as well as at 60% of salt settings may be interpolated
the maximum design pressure
Brine accuracy evaluated separately;
During these five runs, samples at the inlet Weight of brine tank measured before and
and outlet must be analyzed at 15%, 50%, after regenerations; Alternate procedure
75% and 100% of the cycle and analyzed for available for systems using saturated brine
chloride content to determine that there is
no brine infiltration into the softened water Water must be available to service during
regeneration
The hardness reduction calculation does not
include subtraction of leakage
The brine system is used for delivery of salt
when conducting capacity testing; Brine
accuracy is evaluated by weight for the five
capacity runs; Individual runs must not vary
more than 10% from the average
Hardness of the test water is
17.5 2.9 grains/gallon (3 0.5 mmol/L)
End point hardness shall be no more than
10% of influent hardness
Multiple salt settings not addressed
Water must be available to service during
regeneration
Conformance None Procedures, calculations, and limitations
by calculation included

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