Patil, Dada S.2026-06-012026-06-012025-10https://www.nbmcw.com/product-technology/construction-chemicals-waterproofing/concrete-admixtures/presumption-of-good-quality-of-mixing-and-curing-water-for-rcc-structures-can-be-devastating.htmlhttp://aiktc.ndl.gov.in/handle/123456789/4516Dada S. Patil, Associate Professor at AIKTC, SoET, Panvel, Navi Mumbai, draws attention to a commonly overlooked but critical issue in concrete construction: the unchecked assumption that all water is suitable for mixing and curing - a practice that can lead to serious structural failures as presuming the quality of mixing and curing water in RCC construction, without scientific validation, can quietly sabotage structural integrity.en-USArticle