Correct Answer - Option 4 : 200 mg/l
Explanation
As per clause 5.4 of IS 456 : 2000
Potable water is considered satisfactory for mixing Concrete and the permissible limits for solids is shown in table below:
Type of solid
|
Max. Permissible limit
|
Organic
|
200 mg/l
|
Inorganic
|
3000 mg/l
|
Sulphates
|
400 mg/l
|
Chlorides
|
2000 mg/l (concrete)
|
Chlorides
|
500 mg/l (RCC)
|
Suspended matter
|
2000 mg/l
|