Eijuomakelpoisen

Eijuomakelpoisen is a Finnish term used to describe a substance, liquid, or source that is not suitable for drinking. It is the negative form of juomakelpoisen, meaning drinkable or potable, and appears mainly in safety, health, and water-quality contexts. The word is typically encountered in regulatory, advisory, or labeling language to distinguish non-potable materials from those safe for human consumption.

In practice, eijuomakelpoisen is applied to water and liquids that fail to meet drinking-water standards due to microbiological, chemical, or physical parameters. Common reasons for labeling something as eijuomakelpoisen include the presence of pathogens, elevated levels of contaminants (such as heavy metals or organic solvents), taste or odor issues, or other health-related risks. The designation serves to prevent ingestion and to guide appropriate handling and use for non-drinking purposes, such as irrigation, industrial processes, or wastewater treatment.

Potability is governed by established guidelines and standards, which vary by country and region. In Finland, as in many jurisdictions, authorities provide criteria for what constitutes potable water and outline required treatments or precautions when sources are not potable. The term eijuomakelpoisen may also appear on product labels or safety data sheets to indicate that contents are unsafe for consumption.

Handling and safety recommendations typically include restricting access to non-potable liquids, using dedicated plumbing or containment to avoid cross-connection with drinking water supplies, and applying appropriate treatment methods (disinfection, filtration, or remediation) to reduce health risks if use as a non-drinking utility is intended.

See also: juomakelpoisuus, potable water, water quality, drinking-water standards.