AWWA B403 2024

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AWWA B403-24 Aluminum Sulfate – Liquid, Ground, or Lump

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
AWWA	2024	32

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This standard describes purified aluminum sulfate in liquid, ground, or lump form for use in the treatment of potable water, wastewater, or reclaimed water. It can be referenced in specifications for purchasing and receiving aluminum sulfate and can be used as a guide for testing the physical and chemical properties of aluminum sulfate samples. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and then only to aluminum sulfate used in the treatment of potable water, wastewater, or reclaimed water.

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7	Foreword I. Introduction. I.A. Background. Coagulation of suspended and colloidal particles in water using various forms of aluminum sulfate has been known since the seventeenth century. Although historical details are lacking, in the early days of water purification by coagulatio
8	I.B. History. A specification for Sulphate of Alumina was published in 1925 by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) in its Water Works Practice Manual.* On June 25, 1942, AWWA adopted the Emergency Alternate Specifications for Sulphate of Alumina, I.C. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with a consortium led by NSF International (NSF) to develop voluntary third-party consensus standards and a certification program for direct
9	II. Special Issues. II.A. Safety and Spill Control. Aluminum sulfate is a buffered acidic solution that causes irritation when it comes in contact with the eyes, skin, or mucous membranes. Protective clothing and equipment should be used when handling liquid alum. Good venti
10	II.B. Protective Equipment. Dry aluminum sulfate dust can cause irritations to the respiratory system and eyes. Dust masks, goggles, and gloves are recommended for persons working in the presence of dry aluminum sulfate dust. II.C. First Aid. Aluminum sulfate should be flushed from the eyes using copious amounts of water. If irritation persists, a physician should be consulted promptly. Aluminum sulfate should be washed from the skin with copious amounts of water. II.D. Spill-Control Considerations. Outdoor storage tanks should be suitably diked or otherwise provided with an adequate means of secondary containment. Appropriate secondary containment measures should be taken to prevent spills or leaks from indoor sto III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA standard to determine that the products described in that standard are suitable for use in the particular application being considered. III.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. When purchasing aluminum sulfate under the provisions of this standard, the following information should be provided by the purchaser:
11	III.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification of the provisions, definitions, or terminology in this standard must be provided by the purchaser. IV. Major Revisions. Major revisions made to the standard in this edition include the following: V. Comments. If you have any comments or questions about this standard, please call AWWA Engineering and Technical Services at 303.794.7711; write to the department at 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235-3098; or e-mail at [email protected].
13	AWWA Standard SECTION 1: GENERAL Sec. 1.1 Scope Sec. 1.2 Purpose Sec. 1.3 Application
14	SECTION 2: REFERENCES SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
15	SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS Sec. 4.1 Physical Requirements
16	Sec. 4.2 Chemical Requirements Sec. 4.3 Impurities‡
17	SECTION 5: VERIFICATION Sec. 5.1 Sampling
18	Sec. 5.2 Test Procedures—General Sec. 5.3 Specific Gravity
19	Sec. 5.4 Water-Insoluble Matter Sec. 5.5 Total Soluble Alumina and Aluminum
23	Sec. 5.6 Total Water-Soluble Iron
24	Sec. 5.7 Ferric Iron
25	Sec. 5.8 Ferrous Iron Sec. 5.9 Basicity or Free Acid
26	Sec. 5.10 Total Alumina Alternative Method
28	Sec. 5.11 Notice of Nonconformance
29	SECTION 6: DELIVERY Sec. 6.1 Marking Sec. 6.2 Packaging and Shipping