BIS has formulated standard for the quality of tap water as per IS:10500:2012 (Specification for Drinking Water). Further, the Department of Consumer Affairs has advised all State Governments for setting up a mechanism for testing the tap water and ensuring that it meets the Standards of BIS as per IS: 10500: 2012. This Department has also written to Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation for making the IS: 10500:2012 mandatory for the tap water.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
