What is BS EN 16713-3 – Water treatment for swimming pools about?
BS EN 16713-3 discusses domestic swimming pools and water systems with a focus on filtration systems and requirements and test methods. BS EN 16713-3 is the third part of the BS EN 16713 multi-series standardon domestic swimming pools that specifies requirements and test methods for equipment and means of pool water treatment utilized in domestic swimming pools. BS EN 16713-3 applies to swimming pools as defined in EN 16582-1 and will be read in conjunction with it.
Note: BS EN 16713-3 does not apply to:
- Pools for public use covered by EN 15288-1
- Spas for domestic or public use
- Paddling pools according to EN 71-8
- Pre filtration
- Natural and nature like pools
Who is BS EN 16713-3 – Water treatment for swimming pools for?
BS EN 16713-3 on water treatment for swimming pools is useful for
- Contractors
- Installers of aboveground swimming pools equipment
- Manufacturers of aboveground swimming pools equipment
Why should you use BS EN 16713-3 – Water treatment for swimming pools?
Pool water treatment is essential for the safety of the users but incorrect treatment can also be the cause of various disorders (e.g. stains, discolorations, corrosion). Pool owners are advised that there is a certain amount of manual cleaning necessary to be regularly carried out by the user and or the owner in order to keep the pool water in a hygienically proper condition, even where there are automated water treatment systems installed.
The purpose of BS EN 16713-3 is furthermore to ensure a consistently high quality of pool water in terms of hygiene in order to prevent damage to human health, particularly as a result of pathogens. At the same time, the account is also to be taken of the well-being of the bathers (e.g., by minimizing the side effects caused by disinfectants). To this end, requirements are specified for water quality and water treatment.