ASTM C1602/C1602M-22
(Specification)Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
ABSTRACT
This specification covers mixing water used in the production of hydraulic cement concrete. It defines sources of water and provides requirements and testing frequencies for qualifying individual or combined water sources. Mixing water shall consist of: batch water, ice, water added by truck operator, free moisture on the aggregates, and water introduced in the form of admixtures. Potable and non-potable water is permitted to be used as mixing water in concrete. The following are concrete performance requirements for mixing water: compressive strength and time of set. Density of water shall be tested or monitored with a hydrometer. Optional chemical limits for combined mixing water are given for: chloride, sulfate, alkalis, and total solids.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the compositional and performance requirements for water used as mixing water in hydraulic cement concrete. It defines sources of water and provides requirements and testing frequencies for qualifying individual or combined water sources. In any case where the requirements of the purchaser differ from these in this specification, the purchaser’s specification shall govern.
1.2 This specification does not purport to cover methods of storage, transportation, or blending of water, or to address the development and maintenance of quality control programs sponsored or managed by the manufacturer.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Jun-2022
- Technical Committee
- C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
- Drafting Committee
- C09.40 - Ready-Mixed Concrete
Relations
- Refers
ASTM C31/C31M-24a - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field - Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2024
- Refers
ASTM C31/C31M-24 - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field - Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2024
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2023
- Refers
ASTM C39/C39M-23 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens - Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 15-Jul-2020
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2018
- Refers
ASTM C31/C31M-18 - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field - Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2018
Overview
ASTM C1602/C1602M-22 is the internationally recognized standard specification for mixing water used in the production of hydraulic cement concrete. Developed by ASTM International, this standard outlines compositional and performance requirements for all water sources used in concrete production. Ensuring the quality of mixing water is critical in achieving consistent concrete performance, durability, and safety in construction projects. The specification covers both potable (fit for human consumption) and non-potable water, providing detailed guidelines for testing, qualification, and use of various water sources, including recycled and combined waters.
Key Topics
Water Sources Covered:
- Batch water (metered or weighed at the plant)
- Ice
- Water added by truck operators
- Free moisture on aggregates
- Water in admixtures (if it increases water-cementitious ratio by more than 0.01)
- Potable and non-potable water
- Water recovered from concrete production operations
Performance and Compositional Requirements:
- Compressive strength and time of set for concrete
- Optional chemical limits for chloride, sulfate, alkalis, and total solids
- Density testing with hydrometers for recycled water
Testing and Documentation:
- Frequency and methodology for qualifying water sources
- Use of control (potable water) and test batches to verify compliance
- Requirement to test non-potable or recycled water sources before use and at prescribed intervals
Standards Compliance:
- Adherence to specified units (SI or inch-pound)
- Proper documentation and record-keeping for all test results and analyses
Applications
This standard is essential for:
- Concrete Producers: Ensuring that all water used in ready-mixed or precast concrete meets defined quality criteria, including when using alternative sources such as reclaimed or recycled water.
- Construction Quality Control: Providing a framework for verifying that concrete mixing water does not adversely impact strength, setting time, or durability of concrete structures.
- Project Specifications: Serving as a reference for project owners, engineers, and contractors to stipulate or verify water quality in contract documents for buildings, bridges, pavements, or other infrastructure.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Facilitating the use of recycled water in concrete while safeguarding performance, contributing to sustainable construction practices.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting building code requirements (such as ACI 318) and mitigating the risk of non-compliance in both public and private sector projects.
Related Standards
To ensure complete compliance and compatibility with industry best practices, users of ASTM C1602/C1602M‑22 should be aware of the following related standards:
- ASTM C31/C31M: Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
- ASTM C33/C33M: Specification for Concrete Aggregates
- ASTM C39/C39M: Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
- ASTM C94/C94M: Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
- ASTM C109/C109M: Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars
- ASTM C114: Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement
- ASTM C125: Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
- ASTM C1603: Test Method for Measurement of Solids in Water
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
By following ASTM C1602/C1602M-22, concrete producers and construction professionals can ensure the integrity and quality of hydraulic cement concrete, supporting the durability and safety of structures while enabling flexible, sustainable use of available water resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM C1602/C1602M-22 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers mixing water used in the production of hydraulic cement concrete. It defines sources of water and provides requirements and testing frequencies for qualifying individual or combined water sources. Mixing water shall consist of: batch water, ice, water added by truck operator, free moisture on the aggregates, and water introduced in the form of admixtures. Potable and non-potable water is permitted to be used as mixing water in concrete. The following are concrete performance requirements for mixing water: compressive strength and time of set. Density of water shall be tested or monitored with a hydrometer. Optional chemical limits for combined mixing water are given for: chloride, sulfate, alkalis, and total solids. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the compositional and performance requirements for water used as mixing water in hydraulic cement concrete. It defines sources of water and provides requirements and testing frequencies for qualifying individual or combined water sources. In any case where the requirements of the purchaser differ from these in this specification, the purchaser’s specification shall govern. 1.2 This specification does not purport to cover methods of storage, transportation, or blending of water, or to address the development and maintenance of quality control programs sponsored or managed by the manufacturer. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification covers mixing water used in the production of hydraulic cement concrete. It defines sources of water and provides requirements and testing frequencies for qualifying individual or combined water sources. Mixing water shall consist of: batch water, ice, water added by truck operator, free moisture on the aggregates, and water introduced in the form of admixtures. Potable and non-potable water is permitted to be used as mixing water in concrete. The following are concrete performance requirements for mixing water: compressive strength and time of set. Density of water shall be tested or monitored with a hydrometer. Optional chemical limits for combined mixing water are given for: chloride, sulfate, alkalis, and total solids. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers the compositional and performance requirements for water used as mixing water in hydraulic cement concrete. It defines sources of water and provides requirements and testing frequencies for qualifying individual or combined water sources. In any case where the requirements of the purchaser differ from these in this specification, the purchaser’s specification shall govern. 1.2 This specification does not purport to cover methods of storage, transportation, or blending of water, or to address the development and maintenance of quality control programs sponsored or managed by the manufacturer. 1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1602/C1602M-22 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM C1602/C1602M-22 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM C31/C31M-24a, ASTM C94/C94M-24a, ASTM C31/C31M-24, ASTM C94/C94M-24, ASTM C109/C109M-23, ASTM C39/C39M-23, ASTM C114-23, ASTM C305-20, ASTM C125-19a, ASTM C94/C94M-19, ASTM C125-19, ASTM C125-18b, ASTM C125-18a, ASTM C125-18, ASTM C31/C31M-18. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:C1602/C1602M −22
Standard Specification for
Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement
Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1602/C1602M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers the compositional and perfor-
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
mance requirements for water used as mixing water in hydrau-
Specimens in the Field
lic cement concrete. It defines sources of water and provides
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
requirements and testing frequencies for qualifying individual
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-
orcombinedwatersources.Inanycasewheretherequirements
drical Concrete Specimens
of the purchaser differ from these in this specification, the
C94/C94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
purchaser’s specification shall govern.
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
1.2 This specification does not purport to cover methods of
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube
storage, transportation, or blending of water, or to address the
Specimens)
development and maintenance of quality control programs
C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic
sponsored or managed by the manufacturer.
Cement
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
gregates
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
Specimens in the Laboratory
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
used independently of the other, and values from the two
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
systems shall not be combined.
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and
Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and
C1603 Test Method for Measurement of Solids in Water
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
2.2 ACI Documents:
considered as requirements of the standard.
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Con-
crete and Commentary
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
specification, refer to Terminology C125.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.1 combined water, n—a mixture of two or more sources
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the of water blended together, before or during introduction into
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- the mixture, for use as mixing water in the production of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical concrete.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.2.2 non-potable, adj—water sources that are not fit for
human consumption, or if it contains quantities of substances
1 2
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
C09.40 on Ready-Mixed Concrete. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved June 15, 2022. Published June 2022. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C1602/C1602M – 18. Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), 38800 Country Club Dr.,
DOI: 10.1520/C1602_C1602M-22. Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3439, http://www.concrete.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C1602/C1602M−22
that discolor it or make it smell or have objectionable taste but production. Mixing water containing total solids equal to or
does not contain water from concrete production operations. less than the level qualified by testing shall be permitted.
3.2.3 potable water, n—water suitable for human consump-
5. Testing and Requirements
tion
5.1 For sources of non-potable mixing water (as defined in
3.2.4 water from concrete production operations, n—water
3.2.2) proposed for use as total mixing water or in the
recovered from processes of hydraulic cement concrete pro-
combined mixing water (as defined in 3.2.1), the following
ductionthatincludeswashwaterfrommixersorthatwasapart
shall apply to the total combined mixing water:
of a concrete mixture; water collected in a basin as a result of
storm water runoff at a concrete production facility; or water 5.1.1 Water shall be tested for compliance with Table 1
before first use and thereafter every three months or more often
that contains quantities of concrete ingredients.
when there is reason to believe that a change has occurred in
4. Requirements for Use the characteristics of the source. Testing is permitted to be at a
lower frequency, but not less than annually when results from
4.1 Mixing water shall consist of:
four consecutive tests indicate compliance with Table 1.
4.1.1 Batch water (water weighed or metered through the
Testing shall be in accordance with 5.3.
batch plant),
4.1.2 Ice,
5.2 For sources of water from concrete production opera-
4.1.3 Water added by truck operator,
tions (as defined in 3.2.4) proposed for use as the total mixing
4.1.4 Free moisture on the aggregates, and
waterorinthecombinedmixingwater(asdefinedin3.2.1),the
4.1.5 Water introduced in the form of admixtures when this
following shall apply to the total combined mixing water:
water increases the water-cementitious materials ratio by more
5.2.1 The density of the water from concrete production
than 0.01.
operations shall be tested at least on a daily basis in accordance
with Test Method C1603 or monitored with a hydrometer that
4.2 Potable water is permitted to be used as mixing water in
has been verified in accordance with Test Method C1603.
concrete without testing for conformance with the require-
Manufacturers that use automated devices shall maintain at the
ments of this specification.
production facility documentation on the procedures and cali-
4.3 Mixing water that is wholly or partially composed of
bration of systems, as needed (see Note 1).
sources of water that are non-potable or from concrete produc-
tion operations are permitted to be used in any proportions to NOTE 1—Blending proportions of water sources can be determined in
accordance with Appendix X1 of Test Method C1603 for achieving a
the limits qualified to meet the requirements of Table 1.At the
target solids content.
option of the purchaser and when appropriate for the
5.2.2 Combined water shall be tested for compliance with
construction, any of the optional limits found within Table 2
the requirements of Table 1, in accordance with 5.3,atthe
shall be specified at the time of concrete ordering according to
the section on Ordering Information of Specification C94/ highest solids content anticipated to be used during production
in accordance with the following testing frequencies:
C94M.
4.3.1 Non-potablesourcesofwatershallbequalifiedforuse
5.2.2.1 When the density of the combined water is less than
in accordance with 5.1. When required by the purchaser, 1.01 g/mL, the water shall be tested before first use and
requirements of 5.4 shall also apply. When the non-potable thereafter once every six months. Testing frequency is permit-
water source is blended with a potable source, the qualification ted to be reduced to once every 12 months when the results of
of the mixing water shall be at the highest percentage of the two consecutive tests indicate compliance with the require-
non-potable source in the combined mixing water anticipated ments of Table 1 (see Note 2).
during production.
NOTE 2—This condition is intended to cover the use of clarified wash
4.3.2 Combined water blended from two or more sources,
water that has been passed through a settling pond system.
where one of the sources includes that from concrete
5.2.2.2 When the density of the combined water is between
production, shall be qualified for use in accordance with 5.2.
1.01 and 1.03, the water shall be tested before first use and
When required by the purchaser, requirements of 5.4 shall also
thereafter monthly. Testing frequency is permitted to be re-
apply. The combined water shall be qualified at the highest
duced to once every three months when the results of four
solids content in the total mixing water anticipated during
consecutive tests indicate compliance with the requirements of
Table 1 (see Note 3).
NOTE 3—Water density of 1.03 approximately represents a total solids
TABLE 1 Performance Requirements for Mixing Water
content of 50 000 ppm.
Limits
5.2.2.3 When the density of the combined water exceeds
A
Compressive strength, min % control at 7 days 90
1.03, the water shall be tested weekly or more often when there
A
Time of setting, deviation from control, h: min From 1:00 earlier to
is reason to believe that there is a change in the water
1:30 later
characteristics for compliance with the
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Designation: C1602/C1602M − 18 C1602/C1602M − 22
Standard Specification for
Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement
Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1602/C1602M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the compositional and performance requirements for water used as mixing water in hydraulic cement
concrete. It defines sources of water and provides requirements and testing frequencies for qualifying individual or combined water
sources. In any case where the requirements of the purchaser differ from these in this specification, the purchaser’s specification
shall govern.
1.2 This specification does not purport to cover methods of storage, transportation, or blending of water, or to address the
development and maintenance of quality control programs sponsored or managed by the manufacturer.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C94/C94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube Specimens)
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.40 on
Ready-Mixed Concrete.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2018June 15, 2022. Published January 2019June 2022. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20122018 as
C1602/C1602M – 12.18. DOI: 10.1520/C1602_C1602M-18.10.1520/C1602_C1602M-22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
C1602/C1602M − 22
C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
C1603 Test Method for Measurement of Solids in Water
2.2 ACI Documents:
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology C125.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 combined water, n—a mixture of two or more sources of water blended together, before or during introduction into the
mixture, for use as mixing water in the production of concrete.
3.2.2 non-potable, adj—water sources that are not fit for human consumption, or if it contains quantities of substances that discolor
it or make it smell or have objectionable taste but does not contain water from concrete production operations.
3.2.3 potable water, n—water suitable for human consumption
3.2.4 water from concrete production operations, n—water recovered from processes of hydraulic cement concrete production that
includes wash water from mixers or that was a part of a concrete mixture; water collected in a basin as a result of storm water runoff
at a concrete production facility; or water that contains quantities of concrete ingredients.
4. Requirements for Use
4.1 Mixing water shall consist of:
4.1.1 Batch water (water weighed or metered through the batch plant),
4.1.2 Ice,
4.1.3 Water added by truck operator,
4.1.4 Free moisture on the aggregates, and
4.1.5 Water introduced in the form of admixtures when this water increases the water-cementitious materials ratio by more than
0.01.
4.2 Potable water is permitted to be used as mixing water in concrete without testing for conformance with the requirements of
this specification.
4.3 Mixing water that is wholly or partially composed of sources of water that are non-potable or from concrete production
operations are permitted to be used in any proportions to the limits qualified to meet the requirements of Table 1. At the option
of the purchaser and when appropriate for the construction, any of the optional limits found within Table 2 shall be specified at
the time of concrete ordering according to the section on Ordering Information of Specification C94/C94M.
4.3.1 Non-potable sources of water shall be qualified for use in accordance with 5.1. When required by the purchaser, requirements
of 5.4 shall also apply. When the non-potable water source is blended with a potable source, the qualification of the mixing water
shall be at the highest percentage of the non-potable source in the combined mixing water anticipated during production.
4.3.2 Combined water blended from two or more sources, where one of the sources includes that from concrete production, shall
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TABLE 1 Performance Requirements for Mixing Water
Limits
A
Compressive strength, min % control at 7 days 90
A
Time of setting, deviation from control, h: min From 1:00 earlier to
1:30 later
A
Comparisons shall be based on fixed proportions for concrete or mortar mixtures.
The control mixture shall be made with 100 % potable or distilled water. The test
mixture shall be made with the mixing water that is being evaluated (see Annex
A1).
be qualified for use in accordance with 5.2. When required by the purchaser, requirements of 5.4 shall also apply. The combined
water shall be qualified at the highest solids content in the total mixing water anticipated during production. Mixing water
containing total solids equal to or less than the level qualified by testing shall be permitted.
5. Testing and Requirements
5.1 For sources of non-potable mixing water (as defined in 3.2.2) proposed for use as total mixing water or in the combined mixing
water (as defined in 3.2.1), the following shall apply to the total combined mixing water:
5.1.1 Water shall be tested for compliance with Table 1 before first use and thereafter every three months or more often when there
is reason to believe that a change has occurred in the characteristics of the source. Testing is permitted to be at a lower frequency,
but not less than annually when results from four consecutive tests indicate compliance with Table 1. Testing shall be in accordance
with 5.3.
5.2 For sources of water from concrete production operations (as defined in 3.2.4) proposed for use as the total mixing water or
in the combined mixing water (as defined in 3.2.1), the following shall apply to the total combined mixing water:
5.2.1 The density of the water from concrete production operations shall be tested at least on a daily basis in accordance with Test
Method C1603 or monitored with a hydrometer that has been verified in accordance with Test Method C1603. Manufacturers that
use automated devices shall maintain at the production facility documentation on the procedures and calibration of systems, as
needed (see Note 1).
NOTE 1—Blending proportions of water sources can be determined in accordance with Appendix X1 of Test Method C1603 for achieving a target solids
content.
5.2.2 Combined water shall be tested for compliance with the requirements of Table 1, in accordance with 5.3, at the highest solids
content anticipated to be used during production in accordance with the following testing frequencies:
5.2.2.1 When the density of the combined water is less than 1.01 g/mL, the water shall be tested before first use and thereafter
once every six months. Testing frequency is permitted to be reduced to once every 12 months when the results of two consecutive
tests indicate compliance with the requirements of Table 1 (see Note 2).
NOTE 2—This condition is intended to cover the use of clarified wash water that has been passed through a settling pond system.
5.2.2.2 When the density of the combined water is between 1.01 and 1.03, the water shall be tested before first use and thereafter
monthly. Testing frequency is permitted to be reduced to once every three months when the results of four consecutive tests indicate
compliance with the requirements of Table 1 (see Note 3).
NOTE 3—Water density of 1.03 approximately represents a total solids content
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