As per IS 2296-1982, which category of surface water can be used as drinking water source without conventional treatment but after disinfection?

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  1. Category B
  2. Category C
  3. Category D
  4. Category A

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Option 4 : Category A
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As per IS 2296: 1982, the surface water quality standards are classified into 5 categories which are specified below:

  1. Class A – Drinking water without conventional treatment but after disinfection.
  1. Class B – Water for outdoor bathing.
  2. Class C – Drinking water with conventional treatment followed by disinfection.
  3. Class D – Water for fish culture and wild life propagation.
  4. Class E – Water for irrigation, industrial cooling and controlled waste disposal.
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