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pH Sampling (4.2.2) <br />pH monitoring is required for "Significant concrete work" (i.e. greater than 1000 cubic yards <br />poured concrete or recycled concrete over the life of the project).The use of engineered soils <br />(soil amendments including but not limited to Portland cement -treated base [CTB], cement kiln <br />dust [CKD] or fly ash) also requires pH monitoring. <br />For significant concrete work, pH sampling will start the first day concrete is poured and <br />continue until it is cured, typically three (3) weeks after the last pour. <br />For engineered soils and recycled concrete, pH sampling begins when engineered soils or <br />recycled concrete are first exposed to precipitation and continues until the area is fully <br />stabilized. <br />If the measured pH is 8.5 or greater, the following measures will be taken: <br />1. Prevent high pH water from entering storm sewer systems or surface water. <br />2. Adjust or neutralize the high pH water to the range of 6.5 to 8.5 su using appropriate <br />technology such as carbon dioxide (CO2) sparging (liquid or dry ice). <br />3. Written approval will be obtained from Ecology prior to the use of chemical treatment <br />other than CO2 sparging or dry ice. <br />Method for sampling pH: <br />Table 8 — pH Sampling Method <br />x <br />pH meter <br />H test kit <br />Wide range pH indicator paper <br />