Water Supply and Water Quality Related IS Code List
Sr. No. IS Code No. Subject
Specification for Copper Alloy Gate, Globe and Check Valves for Waterworks
1 IS 778 : 1984 Purposes
2 IS 779 : 1994 Specification for water meters (domestic type)
Specification for cast copper alloy screw down bib taps and stop valves for water
3 IS 781 : 1984 services
4 IS 805 : 1968 Code of Practice for Use of Steel in Gravity Water Tanks
5 IS 1172 : 1993 Code of Basic Requirements for Water Supply, Drainage and Sanitation
6 IS 1194 : 1960 Forms for Recording Measurement of Flow of Water in Open Channels
IS 1200 : Part XIX : Method of Measurement of Building and Civil Engineering Works- Part XIX : Water
7 Supply, Plumbing and Drains
1981
Centrifugally Cast (Spun) Iron Pressure Pipes for Water, Gas and Sewage
8 IS 1536 : 2001 -Specification
9 IS 1537 : 1976 Vertically cast iron pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage
10 IS 1538 : 1993 Cast iron fittings for pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage
11 IS 1622 : 1981 Methods of sampling and microbiological examination of water
Water Fittings - Copper Alloy Float Valves (Horizontal Plunger Type) -Specification
12 IS 1703 : 2000
Specification for Pumps - Vertical Turbine Mixed and Axial Flow, for Clear Cold
13 IS 1710 : 1989 Water
14 IS 1711 : 1984 Specification for self-closing taps for water supply purposes
15 IS 1795 : 1982 Specification for Pillar Taps for Water Supply Purposes
16 IS 2065 : 1983 Code of practice for water supply in buildings
17 IS 2104 : 1981 Specification for water meter boxes (domestic type)
18 IS 2362 : 1993 Determination of Water by Karl Fischer Method - Test Method
19 IS 2373 : 1981 Specification for Water Meters (Bulk Type)
Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of domestic water
20 IS 2401 : 1973 meters
21 IS 3004 : 1979 Specification for plug cocks for water supply purposes
IS 3025 : Part 1 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical for Water and Wastewater -
22 Part 1 : Sampling
1987
IS 3025 : Part 3 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
23 1987 - Part 3 : Precision and Accuracy
IS 3025 : Part 4 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Waste
24 Water - Part 4 : Colour
1983
IS 3025 : Part 5 : Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water and wastewater :
25 Part 5 Odour
1983
IS 3025 : Part 6 : Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water and wastewater :
26 Part 6 Odour threshold
1983
IS 3025 : Part 7 : Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water and wastewater :
27 1984 Part 7 Taste threshold
IS 3025 : Part 8 : Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water and wastewater :
28 Part 8 Taste rating
1984
IS 3025 : Part 9 : Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water and wastewater :
29 Part 9 Temperature
1984
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Sr. No. IS Code No. Subject
IS 3025 : Part 10 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Waste
30 1984 Water - Part 10 : Turbidity
IS 3025 : Part 11 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
31 - Part 11 : pH Value
1983
IS 3025 : Part 12 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Waste Water
32 - Part 12 : Density
1983
Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Waste
IS 3025 : Part 14 : Water - Part 14 : Specific Conductance (Wheatstone Bridge, Conductance Cell)
33 1984
Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Waste Water
34 IS 3025 : Part 15 : - Part 15 : Total Residue (total solids - dissolved`and suspended)
1984
IS 3025 : Part 16 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Waste Water
35 - Part 16 : Filterable Residue (total dissolved solids)
1984
IS 3025 : Part 17 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Waste Water
36 1984 - Part 17 : Non-filterable Residue (total suspended solids)
Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Waste Water
37 IS 3025 : Part 18 : - Part 18 : Volatile and Fixed Residue (total, filterable and non-filterable)
1984
IS 3025 : Part 19 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Waste
38 Water - Part 19 : Settleable Matter
1984
IS 3025 : Part 20 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Waste
39 Water - Part 20 : Dispersion Characteristics (Flow Patterns)
1984
IS 3025 : Part 21 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Waste
40 Water - Part 21 : Total Hardness
1983
IS 3025 : Part 22 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Waste
41 1986 Water - Part 22 : Acidity
IS 3025 : Part 23 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
42 - Part 23 : Alkalinity
1986
IS 3025 : Part 24 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
43 - Part 24 : Sulphates
1986
IS 3025 : Part 25 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
44 - Part 25 : Chlorine Demand
1986
IS 3025 : Part 26 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
45 1986 - Part 26 : Chlorine, Residual
IS 3025 : Part 27 : Methods of sampling and test (physical and chemical) for water and wastewater-
46 Part 27 : Cyanide
1986
IS 3025 : Part 28 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
47 - Part 28 : Sulphites
1986
IS 3025 : Part 29 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
48 - Part 29 : Sulphide
1986
IS 3025 : Part 30 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
49 1988 - Part 30 : Bromide
IS 3025 : Part 31 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
50 - Part 31 : Phosphorus
1988
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Sr. No. IS Code No. Subject
IS 3025 : Part 32 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
51 1988 - Part 32 : Chloride
IS 3025 : Part 33 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
52 - Part 33 : Iodide
1988
IS 3025 : Part 34 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
53 - Part 34 : Nitrogen
1988
IS 3025 : Part 35 : Methods of Sampling and Test ( Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
54 - Part 35 : Silica
1988
IS 3025 : Part 36 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
55 1987 - Part 36 : Ozone, Residual
IS 3025 : Part 37 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
56 - Part 37 : Arsenic
1988
IS 3025 : Part 38 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) Water and Wastewater -
57 Part 38 : Dissolved Oxygen
1989
IS 3025 : Part 39 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
58 - Part 39 : Oil and Grease
1991
IS 3025 : Part 40 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical)Water and Wastewater -
59 1991 Part 40 : Calcium
IS 3025 : Part 41 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
60 - Part 41 : Cadmium
1992
IS 3025 : Part 42 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
61 1992 - Part 42 : Copper
IS 3025 : Part 43 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
62 - Part 43 : Phenols
1992
IS 3025 : Part 44 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
63 - Part 44 : Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
1993
IS 3025 : Part 45 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
64 - Part 45 : Sodium and Potassium
1993
IS 3025 : Part 46 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
65 1994 - Part 46 : Magnesium
IS 3025 : Part 47 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
66 - Part 47 : Lead
1994
IS 3025 : Part 48 : Methods of Sampling and Test (physical and chemical) for Water and Wastewater
67 - Part 48 : Mercury
1994
IS 3025 : Part 49 : Methods of Sampling and Test (Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater
68 - Part 49 : Zinc
1994
Specification for Low Density Polyethylene Pipes for Potable Water Supplies
69 IS 3076 : 1985
70 IS 4038 : 1986 Specification for foot valves for water works purposes
71 IS 4346 : 1982 Specification for washers for use with fittings for water services
Specification for high density polyethylene pipes for potable water supplies
72 IS 4984 : 1995
IS 5312 : Part 1 : Specification for Swing Check Type Reflux (Non-Return] Valves for Water Works
73 Purposes - Part 1 : Single-Door Pattern
1984
IS 5312 : Part 2 : Specification for Swing Check Type Reflux (non-return) Valves for Water Works
74 Purpose - Part 2 : Multi-Door Pattern
1986
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Sr. No. IS Code No. Subject
Cast iron specials for asbestos-cement pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage
75 IS 5531 : 1988
76 IS 5659 : 1970 Specification for Pumps for Process Water
Code of Practice for Laying of Electrically Welded Steel Pipes for Water Supply
77 IS 5822 : 1994
Centrifugaly cast (spun) iron low pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage
78 IS 6163 : 1978
Code of practice for water supply and drainage in high altitudes and/or sub zero
79 IS 6295 : 1986 temperature regions
IS 6595 : Part 1 : Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps for Clear, Cold Water - Specification - Part 1 :
80 2002 Agricultural and Rural Water Supply Purposes
IS 6595 : Part 2 : Horizontal centrifugal pumps for clear, cold water: Part 2 General purposes other
81 than agricultural and rural water supply - Specification
1993
82 IS 6784 : 1996 Method for performance testing of water meters (domestic type)
83 IS 6935 : 1973 Method for determination of water level in a bore hole
84 IS 7181 : 1986 Horizontally cast iron double flanged pipes for water, gas and sewage
85 IS 7402 : 1986 Specification for Filters for Drinking Water Purposes
IS 7634 : Part 1 : Code of practice for plastic pipes work for potable water supplies: Part 1 Choice of
86 materials and general recommendations
1975
IS 7634 : Part 2 : Code of practice for plastics pipe work for potable water supplies: Part 2 Laying
87 1975 and jointing polyethylene (PE) pipes
IS 7834 : Part 1 : Specification for injection moulded PVC fittings with solvent cement joints for
88 1987 water supplies: Part 1 General requirements
Specification for injection moulded PVC fittings with solvent cement joints for
89 IS 7834 : Part 2 : water supplies: Part 2 Specific requirements for 45 degrees elbows
1987
Specification for injection moulded PVC socket fittings with solvent cement joints
IS 7834 : Part 3 : for water supplies: Part 3 Specific requirements for 90 degree elbows
90
1987
Specification for injection moulded PVC socket fittings with solvent cement joints
91 IS 7834 : Part 4 : for water supplies: Part 4 Specific requirements for 90 degree tees
1987
IS 7834 : Part 5 : Specification for Injection Moulded PVC Socket Fittings With Solvent Cement Joints
92 for Water Supplies - Part 5 : Specific Requirements for 45ø Tees
1987
IS 7834 : Part 6 : Specification for injection moulded PVC socket fittings with solvent cement joints
93 for water supplies: Part 6 Specific requirements for sockets
1987
IS 7834 : Part 7 : Specification for injection moulded PVC socket fittings with solvent cement joints
94 for water supplies: Part 7 Specific requirements for unions
1987
IS 7834 : Part 8 : Specification for injection moulded PVC socket fittings with solvent cement joints
95 for water supplies: Part 8 Specific requirements for caps
1987
Injection Moulded/Machined High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Fittings for
IS 8008 : Part 1 : Potable Water Supplies - Specification - Part 1 : General Requirements for Fittings
96 2003
IS 8360 : Part 1 : Specification for fabricated high density polyethylene (HDPE) fittings for potable
97 water supplies: Part 1 General requirements
1977
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Sr. No. IS Code No. Subject
IS 8360 : Part 2 : Specification for fabricated high density polyethylene (MDPE) fittings for potable
98 1977 water supplies, Part 2 Specific requirements for 90 tees
IS 8360 : Part 3 : Specification for fabricated high density polyethylene (HDPE) fittings for potable
99 water supplies, Part 3 Specifc requirements for 90 bends
1977
100 IS 8770 : 1978 Artificial sea water for laboratory use
Specification for copper alloy fancy single taps, combination tap assembly and
101 IS 8931 : 1993 stop valves for water services
IS 9222 : Part 1 : Recommendation for handling and dosing devices for chemicals for water
102 treatment: Part I Coagulants
1990
103 IS 9310 : 1979 Specification for Water Purifier, Potable
Specification for cast iron screw-down stop valves and stop and check valves for
104 IS 9338 : 1984 water works purposes
105 IS 9542 : 1980 Horizontal centrifugal monoset pumps for clear, cold, fresh water
Specification for pressure reducing valves for domestic water supply systems
106 IS 9739 : 1981
IS 10124 : Part 1 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part I General
107 requirements
1988
IS 10124 : Part 2 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 2 Specific
108 1988 requirements for sockets
IS 10124 : Part 3 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 3 Specific
109 requirements for straight reducers
1988
IS 10124 : Part 4 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 4 Specific
110 1988 requirements for caps
IS 10124 : Part 5 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: part 5 Specific
111 requirements for equal tees
1988
IS 10124 : Part 6 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 6 Specific
112 requirements for flanged tail piece with metallic flanges
1988
IS 10124 : Part 7 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 7 Specific
113 requirements for threaded adaptors
1988
IS 10124 : Part 8 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 8 Specific
114 1988 requirements for 90 degree bends
IS 10124 : Part 9 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 9 Specific
115 requirements for 60 degree bends
1988
IS 10124 : Part 10 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 10 Specific
116 requirements for 45 degree bends
1988
IS 10124 : Part 11 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 11 Specific
117 requirements for 30 dgree bends
1988
IS 10124 : Part 12 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 12 specific
118 1988 requirements for 22 1/2 degree bends
IS 10124 : Part 13 : Specification for fabricated PVC fittings for potable water supplies: Part 13 Specific
119 requirements for 11 1/4 degree bends
1988
Requirements for settling tank (clarifier equipment) for waste water treatment
120 IS 10261 : 1982
Requirements for settling tank (clarifier equipment) for water treatment plant
121 IS 10313 : 1982
122 IS 10446 : 1983 Glossary of terms relating to water supply and sanitation
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Sr. No. IS Code No. Subject
123 IS 10500 : 1991 Drinking water
124 IS 11346 : 2002 Tests for Agricultural and Water Supply Pumps - Code of Acceptance
125 IS 11490 : 1985 Methods of radiological test for water
126 IS 11682 : 1985 Criteria for design of RCC staging for overhead water tanks
IS 12183 : Part 1 : Code of practice for plumbing in multi-storeyed buildings: Part 1 Water supply
127 1987
IS 12235 : Parts 1 to Methods of Test for Unplasticized PVC Pipes for Potable Water Supplies
128
11 : 1986
129 IS 12701 : 1996 Specification for rotational moulded polyethylene water storage tanks
Specification for glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes joints and fittings for use
130 IS 12709 : 1994 for potable water supply
Guide for Defluoridation of Water for Drinking Purposes (Chemical Treatment
131 IS 12742 : 1989 Method)
Guide for Removal of Iron from Water for Rural Drinking Water Supply (Chemical
132 IS 12918 : 1990 Treatment Method)
Specification for forged brass gate, globe and check valves for water works
133 IS 13114 : 1991 purposes
Specification for precast ferrocement water tanks up to 10000 litres capacity
134 IS 13356 : 1992
135 IS 13969 : 1994 Guidelines for sampling of groundwaters
Echo Sounders for Water Depth Measurement - Functional Requirements
136 IS 14359 : 1996
IS 14399 : Parts 1 and Hot Press Moulded Thermosetting Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester Resin (GRP)
137 2 : 1996 Sectional Water Storage Tanks
Specification for GRP pipes joints and fittings for sewerage, industrial waste and
138 IS 14402 : 1996 water (other than potable)
139 IS 14724 : 1999 Water Purifiers with Ultra-violet Disinfection - Specification
Resilient Seated Cast Iron Air Relief Valves for Water Works Purposes -
140 IS 14845 : 2000 Specification
141 IS 14846 : 2000 Sluice Valve for Water Works Purposes (50 to 1200 mm Size) - Specification
Guidelines for Rain Water Harvesting in Hilly Areas by Roof Water Collection
142 IS 14961 : 2001 System
IS 15185 : 2002/ISO Water Quality - Detection and Enumeration of Escherichia Coli and Coliform
143 Bacteria - Memberane Filtration Method
9308-1 : 2000
144 IS 15186 : 2002/ISO Water Quality - Detection and Enumeration of Intestinal Enterococci - Memberane
7899-2 : 2000 Filtration Method
145 IS 15187 : 2002/ISO Water Quality -- Detection of Salmonella Species
6340 : 1995
IS 15188 : 2002/ISO Water Quality - General Guide to the Enumeration of Micro-Organisms by Culture
146 8199 : 1988
Handbook on Water Supply and Drainage (with Special Emphasis on Plumbing)
147 SP 35 : 1987
SP 57 (QAWSM) : Handbook on Pipes and Fittings for Drinking Water Supply
148
1993
149 SP 58 : 1995 Handbook on Pumps for Drinking Water Supply
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