02020.10 1057 Section 02020 - Water Description
02020.00 Scope - This Section includes the requirements for water used in mixing concrete, mortar,
grout, and other applications when specified or directed. Materials
02020.10 Water :
a.General - Water used in mixing or curing concret e, mortar, grout, and in mixing cement -treated Base shall be reasonably clean, and free of oil, sugar, organic matter, or other substances injurious to the finished product.
b.Potable - Potable water may be used without testing if the Contractor provides a quality compliance certificate verifying that the water has met the limits and ranges of ASTM C1602, according to tests made within the last 2 years. Water approved for public use by the Oregon Health Division may be accepted for use without testing.
c.Non -Potable, Unknown Quality, or Suspected Quality - Non-potable, unknown quality, or suspected quality water shall be tested at no additional cost to the Agency. Test according to ASTM C114 and ASTM C1603. Water from concrete production operations is considered unknown quality. Results of testing shal l comply with the limits and ranges of ASTM C1602 and shall be available for review upon request.
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Source: Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, 2024 Edition. Pages 1123–1123 of 1,268. View official source ↗