A Review of the Effect of Mixing Water Quality on Concrete

In many developing nations worldwide, building disasters have occurred over time, resulting in lost lives and property. However, most investigations on the reasons for construction collapses have pointed to poor design, insufficient monitoring, and the use of substandard materials as the causes of the disasters. This study examined how various water sources affected the concrete's properties. Different water sources that are being considered as possible alternative mixing water in concrete production have been explored in this review. Many beneficial and detrimental effects were discovered in the literature presented. Therefore, it is imperative to carefully examine the elements in the water to be used in mixing concrete, especially if it is not recommended for drinking water. First, the permitted chemical and physical contaminants and their evolution methodology are gathered. Next, each alternative water source's beneficial and detrimental effects (aside from the suggested potable water) were thoroughly examined. Finally, the challenges and gaps encountered by the existing studies were compiled to guide future research in searching for potential substitutes for mixing water amid rising global difficulties in supply.