CONSTRUCTION AND OPTIMIZATION OF THE SYSTEM

SANITARY SEWER OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ALBERTO

IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CESAR”

SEWER TIGHTNESS TEST IN SEWER SYSTEM

SAN ALBERTO SEWER CONSORTIUM

Contractor

RINCÓN DÁVILA & CIA S. IN C.

Audit

OCTOBER 2020
 INDEX

P.

1 .0 INTRODUCTION 3
2 .0 GENERAL OBJECTIVE 3
3 .0 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE 3
4 .0 GLOSSARY 3
4.1. WATERTIGHTNESS 3
4.2. EXFILTRATION 3
4.3. AIR TIGHTNESS 3
4.4. INFILTRATION 4
4.5. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE 4
4.6. NOMINAL PRESSURE 4
5 .0 REGULATORY REFERENCES 4
THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROJECT 4
MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Current Ministry of Environment, Housing
and Territorial Development) 4
6.0 REQUIREMENTS 5
6.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 5
6.2.1 Equipment, instruments and materials 5
6.2.2 Test line preparation 6
6.3.1 Acceptance criteria leak tightness test by the Exfiltration method with water 8
6.4 RESULTS REPORT 9
7.0 BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES 9
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 1 .0 INTRODUCTION

The sewage system consists of a series of pipe networks and complementary works
necessary to receive, convey and evacuate wastewater and surface runoff produced by
rain.
A sewage system is considered a basic service, since it is essential to prevent infectious
diseases and protect people's health.
This report aims to verify whether the acceptance criteria for the construction of the
sewage system networks in the municipality of San Alberto- Cesar are met, according to
the technical specifications of the project.

2 .0 GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Carry out the tightness test according to the technical specifications of the construction
of the sewage network system in the municipality of San Alberto – Cesar, for the
acceptance of the installed system.

3 .0 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE

> Verify the status of water flow slopes in the construction of the sewage system.
> Inspect and verify the internal area of the pipes along their entire length, to ensure
that there are no obstructions that prevent the proper flow of wastewater.
> Check the waterproofing or airtightness in the inspection chambers of the entire
sewer system.

4 .0 GLOSSARY

4.1. WATERTIGHTNESS

Property of a sewer network or section of not allowing the flow of water to and from the
exterior, through the walls of the pipes, joints and accessories.

4.2. EXFILTRATION

Flow of water from the sewer network to the surrounding countryside through pipes,
joints and fittings.

4.3. AIR TIGHTNESS

Property of a sewer network or section of not allowing the flow of air or other gaseous
substance to and from the outside, through the walls of the pipes and joints.
 4.4. INFILTRATION

Flow of water entering the sewer network from the surrounding countryside through
pipes, joints, and fittings.

4.5. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

Pressure exerted by the atmosphere that surrounds the earth (barometric) on all objects
that are in contact with it.

4.6. NOMINAL PRESSURE

Maximum internal pressure to which a pipe can be subjected, considering a safety

factor, and which is given by the manufacturer according to the corresponding technical
standards.

4.7. SECTION

Conduit between two sewer inspection chambers.

5 .0 REGULATORY REFERENCES

For the following regulatory references, the current version or regulations that modify,
replace or add them apply.

THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROJECT

- Installation and conditions of receipt of sewer networks

- Home cold drinking water meters.

- Requirements for foundation of pipes in aqueduct and sewage networks.

- Fillings.

MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Current Ministry of Environment,

Housing and Territorial Development)

- Resolution 1096 of 2000: By which the Technical Regulations for the Drinking Water
and Basic Sanitation sector - RAS are adopted. Bogotá: Min Desarrollo, 2000 (RAS-
2000) current version and its subsequent updates, (RAS-2017)
6.0 REQUIREMENTS

6.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Before and during the tightness test, all necessary industrial safety precautions and
requirements must be considered and carried out to provide adequate protection for the
personnel and environment of the test site. The tightness test is carried out in sections
with a maximum length of 120m.

Before starting the test, the test section must be in its final position as well as its
accessories.

If the pipe is uncovered, the necessary pipe anchors, supports and supports must be
made before performing the test. Any damaged anchor or support must be reported for
repair before carrying out the tightness test.

All diameters and types of representative pipes may be subjected to the field leak test in
accordance with the provisions of the project's technical specifications.

The interior of the test section must be free of debris, sediments and residues from the
installation or operation of the network. The interior surface of the pipes must not have
elements that could damage the test equipment (plugs).

Detected leaks will be flagged and reported for evaluation and repair.

After having completed the test and to the satisfaction of the audit, the trench filling is
completed (when applicable) according to the standards of the project's technical
specifications.

The tightness tests approved by the auditor are those stated in the technical
specifications of the project.

6.2 TIGHTNESS TEST BY THE WATER EXFILTRATION METHOD

6.2.1 Equipment, instruments and materials

To carry out the leak test using the Exfiltration method with water, the following
equipment, instruments and materials must be supplied:

tank truck for filling the pipes and inspection chamber.

 - Two plugs that do not allow water to leak from the system

- Water

- Tools, temporary plugs and all the elements for the correct execution of the test.

The filling with water must be adjusted to that stipulated with the considerations of the
audit.

6.2.2 Test line preparation

The objectives of this part of the test are:

Filling of the section to be tested to stabilize it, allowing the accommodation of it and its
accessories, due to the movements that may occur during the test.

The test must be carried out following the following previous steps:

- Installation of the plugs at the top and bottom of the section (see Figure 1).

- Fill the section with water with the tank truck equipment until the level is reached and
for the specified times stipulated by the audit.

- Check the water level in the upstream inspection chamber every hour to determine
the volume loss of the liquid.

Fill out the form with the readings of the levels observed during a period of 6 hours.
Figure 1. Typical water tightness test scheme

6.2.3 Proof

This part of the essay must follow the following steps:

> Fill the upstream inspection chamber with the tank truck, until the section to be
tested is complete.

> Make measurements and records of the levels in the inspection chamber, as
stipulated by the audit. Reading intervals should not be less than 60 minutes.

> Release the plug downstream, to escape the liquid and check the flow of the
stream in the remaining inspection chambers at the low points.

> Record photographs at georeferenced points to support the final report.

> The amount of water lost must not exceed that established in section 6.3
Acceptance Criteria.
 6.3 CRITERIA OF ACCEPTANCE

6.3.1 Acceptance criteria leak tightness test by the Exfiltration method with
water

The maximum water loss values allowed by Exfiltration for each type
and type of pipes are shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Maximum permissible value of Exfiltration with water

Concrete Pipes PVC pipes GRP pipes

Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal

Loss Loss
diameter, diameter, diameter, diameter, diameter, Loss (lt/h/m)
(lt/h/m) (lt/h/m)
inches mm inches mm mm
8 200 0,15 200,00 0,08 200 0,08
10 250 0,19 250,00 0,10 250 0,10
12 300 0,23 315,00 0,13 300 0,13
14 350 0,27 400,00 0,17 350 0,15
16 400 0,31 450,00 0,19 400 0,17
18 450 0,35 500,00 0,21 450 0,19
20 500 0,39 24,00 0,25 500 0,21
24 600 0,46 27,00 0,29 600 0,25
27 700 0,54 30,00 0,32 800 0,33
30 800 0,62 33,00 0,35 900 0,38
36 900 0,69 36,00 0,38 1000 0,42
40 1000 0,77 39,00 0,41
44 1100 0,85 42,00 0,44

Hp= Lf – Li

EXFILTRATION (loss) = Ap x Hp

Where;
E= Exfiltration
Ap= Order area in inspection chamber
Hp = Height of water loss
Lf= Final Reading
Li= Initial reading

If the measured water loss is greater than that calculated in the attached format with
respect to Table 1, the water loss is considered excessive and the test section
unacceptable.
 6.4 RESULTS REPORT

The leak test report must be submitted for approval by the auditor, for each section of
pipe tested. The report is summarized in the attached format with the data mentioned
below: The data included will be the following:

1. TYPE OF TEST
The test carried out is for tightness to know the Exfiltration in the sewage system,
taking the most representative sections in coordination with those stipulated by the
specifications and the audit.

2. PIPE MATERIAL TO BE TESTED

The pipe is made of polyvinyl chloride PVC.

3. PIPE DIAMETER
The diameters tested in the system are 20” and 30” for each stipulated section.

4. LENGTH OF THE SECTION TO BE TESTED

The lengths are as follows:
> Section 1: 80.50 ml
> Section 2: 67 ml
> Section 3:
> Section 4: 62.50 ml

5. TEST EXECUTION TIME

The tests for each section will be carried out within a maximum period of 6 hours,
with the authorization of the audit office.

6. IDENTIFICATION OF THE LEAK ZONE

According to the results of the tests in each section and comparing them with the
acceptability criteria that the standard stipulates, it can be concluded that there are
no leaks in any of the sections tested and therefore it is considered that the sewage
system meets the technical specifications. of the project and those regulated in
national standards for this type of basic sanitation constructions.

All the above data will be recorded in the attached format, as evidence of the evaluated
sections.
To approve and receive the tests, the provisions of the project's technical specifications
must be met.
7.0 BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES

> Technical Specifications of the Project “CONSTRUCTION AND OPTIMIZATION OF

THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ALBERTO IN
THE DEPARTMENT OF CESAR”

> Technical Regulations for the Drinking Water and Basic Sanitation sector - RAS.
Bogotá: Min Desarrollo, 2000 (RAS-2000) current version and its subsequent
updates, (RAS-2017)

> System of Technical Standards for Aqueduct and Sewerage of Bogotá (SISTEC),
2006.
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APPENDIX 1. DATA COLLECTION TABLE FOR WATER TIGHTNESS TEST

Date : / /

PROJECT'S NAME:

ADDRESS:

RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER: INTERVENTOR:

TECHNICAL (If applicable):

OBSERVATIONS:

Section Exfiltration Compliant

Reading
interval
Volume of Water level Loss due to If Fails
Section Length Nominal (hours) Exfiltration
Pipe Type water for readings Compliant
Initial Final (m) diameter ((initial reading
test (Lt) (mt)
- final reading)
* Loss area)
lt/h/m
TO b c d AND F g h Yo J. K

CONCLUSIONS:

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RECORD

Photo 01: Test section 1 Photo 02: Test section 1

Photo 03: Test section 1 Photo 04: Test section 1

Photo 05: Test section 2 Photo 06: Test section 2

Photo 07: Test section 2 Photo 08: Test section 2

Photo 09: Test section 3 Photo 10: Test section 3

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Photo 11: Test section 3 Photo 12: Test section 3

Photo 13: Test section 4 Photo 14: Test section
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Photo 15: Test section 4 Photo 16: Test section 4

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Date 34/0evbre/ ICIO

PROJECT NAME CTO : Construction Opmacip) N/s/e M, Alonri)a
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TECHNICAL (If applicable):____________________________________________________________________

OBSERVATIONS:

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Section Complies
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Section Length Nominal filtration
Pipe Type
(m) diameter ((Hinical
Initial Final Volume of Reading Water level Yeah No
water for test interval readings Hfinal)- Loss
(Lt) (hours) (mt) area)
TO b c d AND F EITHE h Yo J. K
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APPENDIX 1. DATA COLLECTION TABLE FOR WATER TIGHTNESS TEST

Date: 3/0ctvbra 2020

PROJECT NAME CTO :(nsvceo y0pmzaci0n,Me/sis/nq Me Coqrillado
HnHar5 from AlbeJü - cesar._____________
ADDRESSi ÓN újlit { # 6- -s San AGe/to.

RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER
INTERVE NTOR Fose Qcrra.
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TECHNICAL (If applicable):______________________________________________________

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water flow must be less than 0.25 Lt/h/m)

Loss due to ex Complies

Section fitradón Exfitration
Length ((Hinitial
Section Nominal Readings
Pipe Type Hfinal- Loss
diameter
Inidlal Final (m) Volume of Reading of water
levels
area) Yeah NO
water for test interval
(Lt) (hour) (mt)
TO b c d AND F g h 1 J. K
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APPENDIX 1. DATA COLLECTION TABLE FOR WATER TIGHTNESS TEST

Date 3//0cukrej
PROJECT NAME: Cospucgo,yoplinpaqeipig/cidengde o
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D'iugona/------------------------ And Iberio.---------------------------------------------------------------

RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER, nihalHesroMarhez. INTERVENOR W Cerra.

TECHNICAL (If applicable):

OBSERVATIONS:________________________________________________________
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Exfiitraclón
Section Complies

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Nominal
water for test interval readings
(m) diameter YEA
tnicla Final (Lt) {boras) (mt) No
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TO b c d AND F g h l J. K

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TECHNICAL (If applicable):_________________________________

OBSERVATIONS: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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water for interval readings Y
on YEAH No

test (Lt) (hours) (mt) o -Hfinally"

TO b c d AND F g h Yo J. K
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