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

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

3. 3 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 2.0 Illustrative List - Water Treatment Components -

4. 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. 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. 6 3.1 Some Indicative Trade Data Water Equipment (1) 2003-042004-052005-062006-072007-08 1Parts of Filtering Machinery Value of Exports to US (Million USD) 2.703.134.493.754.65 Total Exports from India (Million USD) 13.0422.7730.7430.0051.37 US Share in Total Exports (%) 20.7313.7414.6112.519.05 Value of Imports from US (Million USD) 9.3515.9922.2418.5626.52 Total Imports into India (Million USD) 37.1961.4387.5292.84128.24 US Share in Total Imports (%) 25.1326.0325.4119.9920.68 Source: DGFT

7. 7 3.1 Some Indicative Trade Data Water Equipment (2) 2003-042004-052005-062006-072007-08 2UV Lamps Value of Exports to US (Million USD) 1.061.241.320.760.80 Total Exports from India (Million USD) 59.8994.5533.197.2616.82 US Share in Total Exports (%) 1.771.323.9710.524.77 Value of Imports from US (Million USD) 10.716.026.225.596.09 Total Imports into India (Million USD) 229.25246.47168.74168.68201.98 US Share in Total Imports (%) 4.672.443.693.313.01 Source: DGFT

8. 8 3.1 Some Indicative Trade Data Water Equipment (3) 2003-042004-052005-062006-072007-08 3Carbon Black Value of Exports to US (Million USD) 0.240.310.060.110.36 Total Exports from India (Million USD) 27.5464.0855.5951.9977.66 US Share in Total Exports (%) 0.860.490.110.210.47 Value of Imports from US (Million USD) 9.365.853.374.01 3.76 Total Imports into India (Million USD) 31.0127.5826.3642.9774.79 US Share in Total Imports (%) 30.1921.2012.779.335.03 Source: DGFT

9. 9 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 3.2 Type of Data 1 - Exports/Imports Regulations- We need at least a month to collate this data

10. 10 IS 3025 12006 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. 3.3 Type of Data 2 - Existing Standards in India -

11. 11 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 3.4 Type of Data 3 -Standards for Conformance-

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