Is 10500 Specification 2012 - Summary
The IS 10500 Specification 2012 is an important Indian standard focused on ensuring safe drinking water for everyone. This standard (Second Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards after receiving approval from the Drinking Water Sectional Committee and the Food and Agriculture Division Council.
Background of the IS 10500 Standard
Originally published in 1983, this standard was developed in response to alarming statistics provided by the World Health Organization and the World Bank. In 1975, approximately 1,230 million people lacked access to safe water supplies. This shocking situation led the United Nations to declare the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation decade, which started in 1981. Additionally, the VI Five-Year Plan of India included special provisions to ensure the availability of safe drinking water for the population.
Purpose of the Standard
The IS 10500 Specification aims to assess the quality of water resources and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and supply efforts by the authorities. The ultimate goal is to provide safe drinking water to the communities across India.
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