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AWWA B403-24 Aluminum Sulfate - Liquid, Ground, or Lump, 2024
- Foreword [Go to Page]
- I. Introduction. [Go to Page]
- 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 [Go to Page]
- 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, [Go to Page]
- 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
- II. Special Issues. [Go to Page]
- 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 [Go to Page]
- 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. [Go to Page]
- 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: [Go to Page]
- 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 standards@awwa.org.
- AWWA Standard
- SECTION 1: GENERAL
- Sec. 1.1 Scope
- Sec. 1.2 Purpose
- Sec. 1.3 Application
- SECTION 2: REFERENCES
- SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
- SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 4.1 Physical Requirements
- Sec. 4.2 Chemical Requirements
- Sec. 4.3 Impurities‡
- SECTION 5: VERIFICATION
- Sec. 5.1 Sampling
- Sec. 5.2 Test Procedures—General
- Sec. 5.3 Specific Gravity
- Sec. 5.4 Water-Insoluble Matter
- Sec. 5.5 Total Soluble Alumina and Aluminum
- Sec. 5.6 Total Water-Soluble Iron
- Sec. 5.7 Ferric Iron
- Sec. 5.8 Ferrous Iron
- Sec. 5.9 Basicity or Free Acid
- Sec. 5.10 Total Alumina Alternative Method
- Sec. 5.11 Notice of Nonconformance
- SECTION 6: DELIVERY
- Sec. 6.1 Marking
- Sec. 6.2 Packaging and Shipping [Go to Page]
