1) Standard used is AWWA B600 – Powdered Activated Carbon. 2) Affidavit of Compliance - The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit stating that the powdered activated carbon slurry furnished under the purchaser’s order complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA B600 and these specifications. 3) Chemical Specification – Powdered Activated Carbon Slurry Appearance Black liquid slurry Specific Gravity ~1.25 Density ~10.4 lbs/gal Iodine Number Minimum 800 mg/g Product Source Must be domestically produced Additional parameters (to be reported on Certificate of Analysis): Ash Content, pH of slurry, Particle Size Distribution. 4) Delivery Requirements - Bulk shipments of powdered activated carbon slurry are to be accompanied by weight certificates of certified weighers. - Tankers shall be equipped with hose, pipe, fittings, etc. for unloading into bulk storage tanks. - Drivers shall not make connections or initiate off-loading procedures until authorized
