This European Standard is applicable to filter media (virgin granular activated carbon, silica sand and silica
gravel, pumice, pyrolyized coal material, anthracite and calcium carbonate) used for treatment of swimming
pool water. It describes the characteristics of filter media and specifies the requirements and the
corresponding test methods for filter media. It gives information on their use in swimming pool water treatment.
This standard does not concern powdered diatomaceous earth, perilite, zeolite and similar materials used with
filter cartridges.
BS EN 15798:2010 history
2022BS EN 15798:2022 Products used for the treatment of swimming pool water. Filter media
2010BS EN 15798:2010 Products used for the treatment of swimming pool water - Filter media