Softening

AWWA softening standards cover the B300 series and outline the safe usage of chemical softeners like sodium chloride, quicklime, and soda ash for potable water, wastewater, and beyond. From safety protocols to testing and shipment guidelines, rely on AWWA to provide comprehensive guidance for optimal utilization.

AWWA B200-2022

Sodium Chloride

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for sodium chloride, including physical, chemical, sampling, packaging, shipping, and testing requirements.

AWWA B201-2018

Soda Ash

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for soda ash, including physical, chemical, sampling, testing, packaging, and shipping requirements.  This standard can be referenced in documents for purchasing and receiving soda ash and can be used as a guide for testing the physical and chemical properties of soda ash samples. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and then only to soda ash used in the treatment of potable water, wastewater, or reclaimed water.

AWWA B202-2019

Quicklime and Hydrated Lime

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for quicklime and hydrated lime, including physical, chemical, sampling, packaging, shipping, and testing requirements.  This standard can be referenced in documents for purchasing and receiving quicklime and hydrated lime and can be used as a guide for testing the physical and chemical properties of quicklime and hydrated lime samples. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and then only to quicklime and hydrated lime used in the treatment of potable water, wastewater, or reclaimed water.