Remedial action The remedial actions outlined below are critical at sites with poor-quality water.

To ensure the successful operation of the two other plants in the same general location, it was imperative that these remedial measures be instituted quickly: Conduct the hydrotest using potable water with less than 400 ppm chloride. The water should not contain significant amounts of suspended solids, sulfides, or excessive bacterial contamination. Filter water to the highest standard practicable. Following the hydrotest, excess water should be blown out using dry warm air. Heat, up to approximately 60 C (140 F), should be applied to the pipes. Drying should be assisted by flushing with methanol, if possible. If the system cannot be completely drained, then the hydrotest should be conducted by using either clean steam condensate or demineralized water, or by using potable water followed by a demineralized water rinse to give an effluent chloride level of less than 5 ppm. If this cannot be achieved, then trisodium phosphate equal to five times the chloride concentration should be added. If any carbon steel is present in the system, then a mixture of sodium nitrite/sodium borate should be dissolved in the hydrotest water to give a final concentration of 500 ppm for each ;substance. A proprietary biocide, such as 50% gluteraldehyde solution, should be dosed at 250 ppm in all cases.