Comprehensive Overview

Water used for concrete mixing and curing must be free from excess chlorides, sulfates, and organic impurities that corrode rebar and weaken concrete compressive strength. Similarly, agricultural irrigation water must be tested for electrical conductivity, SAR (Sodium Adsorption Ratio), and boron toxicity. We test water against IS 456:2000 for construction and FAO guidelines for agriculture.

Applicable Regulatory Standards & Testing Protocols

✓ IS 456:2000 (Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice) ✓ IS 11624 (Guidelines for Quality of Irrigation Water) ✓ FAO Water Quality for Agriculture Standard

Analyzed Parameters & Test Methods

Construction: Organic Solids, Inorganic Solids, Suspended Matter

Construction: Chlorides (for RCC & PCC concrete), Sulfates (SO3 mg/L)

Construction: Acidity (Volume of 0.02N NaOH) & Alkalinity

Irrigation: pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC in µS/cm), Total Dissolved Solids

Irrigation: Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC)

Irrigation: Boron, Chloride, Nitrate, Carbonate & Bicarbonate

Sample Intake & Turnaround Protocol

2 Liters Water Sample in Clean Container | Turnaround Time: 3 - 4 Working Days

Key Scope & Execution Deliverables

Concrete mixing compatibility approval certificate as per IS 456 Clause 5.4

Sulfate attack and steel corrosion risk index calculations

Irrigation salinity and sodicity hazard categorization

Neutralization acid/alkali requirement for site water treatment

Key Business & Regulatory Benefits

Prevents structural concrete weakening, efflorescence, and rebar corrosion

Protects agricultural crops from soil salinization and leaf burn toxicity

Required Document Checklist

Project Site Location & Water Source Type
Concrete Grade Intended (M20, M30, M40)