Considering draft notification on reverse osmosis, the primary aim should be to persuade authorities to upgrade and supply BIS-standard water at the consumer’s end. Examine (200 Words)
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IAS Parliament 5 years
KEY POINTS
· The Environment Ministry’s draft notification to regulate the use of membrane-based water purification systems primarily concerns the manufacturers of reverse osmosis (RO) water filters but effectively bars domestic users from installing RO systems.
· Home filters waste nearly 80% of the water during treatment, some research has shown that the process can cut the levels of calcium and magnesium, which are vital nutrients.
· For one, the notification implies, these filters are only prohibited if the home gets water supply that conforms to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Drinking Water.
· Although several State and city water boards claim BIS standards, the water at homes falls short of the test parameters.
· The BIS norms are voluntary for public agencies which supply piped water but are mandatory for bottled water producers.
· The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) of NITI Aayog says that 70% of water supply is contaminated. India is ranked 120th among 122 countries in an NGO, WaterAid’s quality index.
· The notification mainly deals with rules for commercial suppliers and for integration of systems that inform consumers about TDS levels — a major determinant of water quality.
· When implemented, the notification’s primary aim should be to persuade authorities to upgrade and supply BIS-standard water at the consumer’s end.
HB 5 years
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