What is BS EN 15077 - Treatment of swimming pool water - Sodium hypochlorite about?

BS EN 15077 is a European standard that discusses rules for the safe handling and use of sodium hypochlorite.

BS EN 15077 is applicable to sodium hypochlorite used directly or for the production of formulations for treating swimming pool water. BS EN 15077 describes the characteristics of sodium hypochlorite and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for sodium hypochlorite. BS EN 15077 gives information on its use for treating swimming pool water and determines the rules relating to safe handling and use of sodium hypochlorite.

Who is BS EN 15077 - Treatment of swimming pool water - Sodium hypochlorite for?

BS EN 15077 on treatment of swimming pool water - sodium hypochlorite is useful for:

Water supply department
Water treatment plants
Health and safety inspectors
Hydrologists
Research and analytical laboratories
Hospitality industry
Swimming pool’s service providers

Why should you use BS EN 15077 - Treatment of swimming pool water - Sodium hypochlorite?

Sodium hypochlorite, commonly known as bleach, is most frequently used as a disinfecting agent. It is a broad-spectrum disinfectant that is effective for the disinfection of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mycobacterium.

Sodium Hypochlorite’s more use would be dangerous for health. Sodium Hypochlorite can cause headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, which can lead to swelling in the body. Therefore, BS EN 15077 provides rules relating to the safe handling and use of this chemical for the treatment of water for swimming pools.

BS EN 15077 limits the amount of sodium hypochlorite in the treatment of swimming pool water to levels that are safe for human health. The levels of sodium hydroxide are used to improve the clarity of the swimming pool water to reduce turbidity and disinfect.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15077, you can conduct the removal of a wide variety of contaminants from water to improve the quality and keep customers and the environment safe.

What is changed since the last update?

BS EN 15077:2013 supersedes BS EN 15077:2006 which is withdrawn.

BS EN 15077:2013 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 15077:2006.

BS EN 15077:2013

Chemicals used for treatment of swimming pool water. Sodium hypochlorite

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Aug 2013