1. Indo US Dialog on Water Equipment & Chemicals Standards
Rajesh Sharma, Chairman, CII Water Equipment Division, MASCON
1st Digital Video Conference
June 9, 2009
Washington New Delhi Mumbai

2. 1.0 Why Water Equipment needs Standards?
All processes, equipments and systems will have to collectively meet water quality standards through a combination of deploying different equipments, chemicals and processes.
Therefore, all standards would need to be compiled and made available to all stakeholders

3. 2.0 Illustrative List - Water Treatment Components -
R.O Membranes/UF Membranes (various sizes)
Ion Exchange Resins
Booster Pumps (various sizes)
Pressure Vessels
Connectors/Valves
Tubing / Gaskets
UV Lamps
Water Treatment Chemicals
Filter Housings
Activated Carbon / Carbon Block
All other water treatment media

4. 2.1 Possible Categories of Water Equipment
Potable Water
Small and Domestic Purifiers
Point of Use and Point of Entry Water Purifiers
Commercial Water Plants
Others

5. 2.2 Standards required for.,
Materials safety
No contaminants to be produced by any product
Components used should not leach any toxic substances / contamination.
Structural integrity should be able to withstand pressure rating.
Product information – accurate information to consumer
Treated water quality testing procedure
Testing for guaranteed parameters

6. 3.1 Some Indicative Trade Data Water Equipment (1) 1
Parts of Filtering Machinery
Value of Exports to US (Million USD)
2.70
3.13
4.49
3.75
4.65
Total Exports from India (Million USD)
13.04
22.77
30.74
30.00
51.37
US Share in Total Exports (%)
20.73
13.74
14.61
12.51
9.05
Value of Imports from US (Million USD)
9.35
15.99
22.24
18.56
26.52
Total Imports into India
(Million USD)
37.19
61.43
87.52
92.84
128.24
US Share in Total Imports (%)
25.13
26.03
25.41
19.99
20.68
Source: DGFT

7. 3.1 Some Indicative Trade Data Water Equipment (2) 2
UV Lamps
Value of Exports to US (Million USD)
1.06
1.24
1.32
0.76
0.80
Total Exports from India (Million USD)
59.89
94.55
33.19
7.26
16.82
US Share in Total Exports (%)
1.77
3.97
10.52
4.77
Value of Imports from US (Million USD)
10.71
6.02
6.22
5.59
6.09
Total Imports into India (Million USD)
229.25
246.47
168.74
168.68
201.98
US Share in Total Imports (%)
4.67
2.44
3.69
3.31
3.01
Source: DGFT

8. 3.1 Some Indicative Trade Data Water Equipment (3) 3
Carbon Black
Value of Exports to US (Million USD)
0.24
0.31
0.06
0.11
0.36
Total Exports from India (Million USD)
27.54
64.08
55.59
51.99
77.66
US Share in Total Exports (%)
0.86
0.49
0.21
0.47
Value of Imports from US (Million USD)
9.36
5.85
3.37
4.01
3.76
Total Imports into India (Million USD)
31.01
27.58
26.36
42.97
74.79
US Share in Total Imports (%)
30.19
21.20
12.77
9.33
5.03
Source: DGFT

9. - Exports/Imports Regulations-
3.2 Type of Data 1
- Exports/Imports Regulations-
Exports from India to USA
Feedback from Exporters
Currently applicable administrative, technical and legal frameworks
Imports from USA to India
Indian regulations
Mandatory certification if any for Customs /Excise clearance
We need at least a month to collate this data

10. 3.3 Type of Data 2 - Existing Standards in India -
IS Part 1 : 62 Method of sampling and test (Physical and Chemical) for water and waste water rev.1
IS 3076: 1985 Specification for Low Density Polyethylene Pipes for Potable Water Supplies
IS 4984 :1995 Specification for high Density Polyethylene Pipes for Potable Water Supplies
IS 4985:2000 Unplasticized PVC Pipes for Potable Water Supplies – Specification Active
IS 8188:1999 Treatment of water for cooling towers=code of practice
IS 7634:Part 1 & 2:1975 Code of practice for plastic pipes work for potable water supplies
IS 7634:Part 3:2003 Plastic pipe selection, handling, storage & installation for Potable Water Supplies
IS 8360:Part 1,2 & 3:1977 Specification for fabricated high density polyethylene (HDPE) fittings for potable water supplies
IS 10124:Part 1 to 13:1988 Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies
IS 10313:1982 Requirements for settling tanks (clarifier equipment) for water treatment plant
IS 10446:1983 Glossary of terms relating to water supply and sanitation terminology.
IS 12709:1994 Specification for glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes, joints and fittings for use for potable water supply active.

11. 3.4 Type of Data 3 -Standards for Conformance-
BIS/CII initiative to form a Committee for
Identification of Standards
Action plan for comprehensive standards
Type of approval and certification process
Requirements/capabilities of Indian laboratories for testing
Involvement/responsibilities of standards for development/ certifying organizations
Methods to control non-standard equipments/ components

12. 4.0 Discussion Points
Understanding the existing standards in India and USA
Gaps in Standards
Finalize total data requirement from both sides
Next Steps