use of Treated sewage effluent for construction
use of Treated sewage effluent for construction
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I have a situation where contractor is asking to use TSE water for compacting back fill material, the back fill is mainly sandy soil and is below a steel pipe rack. can any one help with the advantages and disadvantages of this action? are there any adverse effects of using TSE on soil





RE: use of Treated sewage effluent for construction
RE: use of Treated sewage effluent for construction
The only concern that you should have is for contact with the workers. The effluent water should be disinfected as a minimum requirement. You may have to filter the effluent in order to get proper disinfection.
If the effluent is not thoroughly treated, you may have some temporary odors.
RE: use of Treated sewage effluent for construction
RE: use of Treated sewage effluent for construction
RE: use of Treated sewage effluent for construction
Could be the contractor was going to make a few bucks by being able to dispose of it for a hauler.
It would definitely need a permit. I hope JECCNC said no unless there was a proper permit in place and the concerns above regarding corrosion, etc. were considered.