Specifications include, but are not limited to: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION – For Disinfection – shall meet AWWA Standard B300 of current issue - Sodium Hypochlorite Solution as described is intended for use in water purification and shall be of High Concentration Industrial type. It shall be free from impurities which shall affect its proper usage and enhance its decomposition. It shall be a clear, greenish-yellowish liquid, free from sediment or suspended matter. It shall be miscible with cold distilled water. It shall be 12.5% or 15% chlorine by weight. Sodium Hypochlorite Solution shall be packed in containers which comply with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation for the transportation of explosive and other dangerous articles. Sodium Hypochlorite shall be delivered in five-gallon plastic carboys, 55 gallon drums or in bulk. CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE – For Disinfection – shall meet AWWA Standard B300 of current issue - Calcium Hypochlorite is intended for water treatment purposes and to have 70% available chlorine, by weight HTH, Hi-test, Perchloron or equivalent. It is to be furnished in granular form as specified. 100 pound drums. ALUMINIUM SULFATE – For Coagulation – shall meet AWWA Standard B403 of current issue - Aluminium Sulfate (alum) shall be for water treatment purposes. It is to be furnished in 100 pound, moisture-proof bags (granular form). SODA ASH – For Softening – shall meet AWWA Standard B201 of current issue - Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) technical grade over 50% light ash; over 95% Na2CO3. It is to be furnished in 60 pound moisture-proof bags and in bulk. DIATOMITE FILTER MEDIUM - Material of diatomite filter shall be Johns-Manville Celite #545 or equal. To be packed in 50 pound bags. (Diatomaceous Earth)...
