Potable Water Supply REQ for Ground Forces Flashcards
what chapter in the P5010 discuses the Potable Water Supply requirements for Ground Forces
chapter 10
what are the CO’s responsibilities in regards to potable water in the field
Ensures sufficient quantities water
Enforce water discipline
Inform troops of consuming untreated water hazards
Know personal water. disinfection methods
what are the engineering responsibilities in regards to potable water in the field
Provides sufficient water
Construction, operation, and maintenance water facilities
select source of water
what are the medical department’s responsibilities in regards to potable water in the field
Advises CO on water quality issues
Halogen and BAC-T testing
assist engineers with
- water source selection
- survey potable water system
All water sources in the field should be considered
unsafe
what Influences water source
Quality
Quantity
Accessibility
what are potential field water sources
Public water supply
Surface water
Ground water
Commercial bottled water
what are Typical field water treatment process
Straining
Chemical addition
Coagulation
Sedimentation
Various kinds of filtration
what is the most common field water treatment system
Military ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit).
Military ROWPU can produce potable water from what sources
Fresh water
Brackish water
Sea water
Characteristics of the Marine Corps Lightweight Medium Tactical (LMT) freshwater purification unit.
Produces 3,000 gallons per hour
Characteristics of the Lightweight water purifier (LWP)
125 gallons per hour
characteristics of Tactical water purification system
Produces 1500 gallons of water per hour
what is the most common method of disinfection in the field
Chlorination
what are the type of chlorination types
Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH)
Sodium Hypochlorite
Chlorine dioxide
Chlorine gas
Bromine
Chloramines ozone
UV radiation