Potable Water Supply REQ for Ground Forces Flashcards

1
Q

what chapter in the P5010 discuses the Potable Water Supply requirements for Ground Forces

A

chapter 10

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2
Q

what are the CO’s responsibilities in regards to potable water in the field

A

Ensures sufficient quantities water

Enforce water discipline

Inform troops of consuming untreated water hazards

Know personal water. disinfection methods

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3
Q

what are the engineering responsibilities in regards to potable water in the field

A

Provides sufficient water

Construction, operation, and maintenance water facilities

select source of water

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4
Q

what are the medical department’s responsibilities in regards to potable water in the field

A

Advises CO on water quality issues

Halogen and BAC-T testing

assist engineers with

  • water source selection
  • survey potable water system
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5
Q

All water sources in the field should be considered

A

unsafe

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6
Q

what Influences water source

A

Quality

Quantity

Accessibility

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7
Q

what are potential field water sources

A

Public water supply

Surface water

Ground water

Commercial bottled water

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8
Q

what are Typical field water treatment process

A

Straining

Chemical addition

Coagulation

Sedimentation

Various kinds of filtration

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9
Q

what is the most common field water treatment system

A

Military ROWPU (Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit).

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10
Q

Military ROWPU can produce potable water from what sources

A

Fresh water

Brackish water

Sea water

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11
Q

Characteristics of the Marine Corps Lightweight Medium Tactical (LMT) freshwater purification unit.

A

Produces 3,000 gallons per hour

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12
Q

Characteristics of the Lightweight water purifier (LWP)

A

125 gallons per hour

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13
Q

characteristics of Tactical water purification system

A

Produces 1500 gallons of water per hour

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14
Q

what is the most common method of disinfection in the field

A

Chlorination

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15
Q

what are the type of chlorination types

A

Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH)

Sodium Hypochlorite

Chlorine dioxide

Chlorine gas

Bromine

Chloramines ozone

UV radiation

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16
Q

what is the required chlorine residual at Point of production and initial distribution

A

2ppm FAC after 30 minute contact

time

17
Q

what is the required chlorine residual for delivery to secondary storage and unit level storage

A

1ppm FAC

18
Q

before delivery to secondary storage site and water is between 0.2ppm and 1ppm FAC what must be done

A

re-chlorinate to 1ppm and deliver.

19
Q

before delivery to secondary storage site and water is less than 0.2ppm FAC what must be done

A

re-chlorinate to 2ppm and ensure that at least

1ppm FAC remains after 30 minutes.

20
Q

how much FAC should water in Filling canteens, personal hydration system, or other individual-use containers have

A

0.2 PPM FAC

21
Q

ground water approved for drinking must have what FAC

A

2ppm FAC after 30min

22
Q

natural surface water or well water under the direct influence of surface water for drinking, no other treatment available should be disinfected to have what FAC

A

5ppm FAC after 30 min

Emergency only

23
Q

how many iodine tabs go in a 2 quart canteen

A

2 tabs

24
Q

how many iodine tabs go in a water jug (5GAL)

A

40 tabs

25
Q

the Onion tank holds how many gallons

A

3000

26
Q

Load handling system (LHS) water tank rack (Hippo). holds how many gallons

A

2000

27
Q

Semitrailer-Mounted Fabric Tank (SMFT) can transport how many gallons

A

3000 - 5000

28
Q

Tactical Water Distribution system (TWDS) can distribute water for how many miles

A

10 miles

29
Q

how many gallons can a water trailer hold

A

400

30
Q

unit water pod system (Camel) can hold how many gallons

A

800

31
Q

what are the steps for method 1 disinfecting

A

(a) Chlorinate the water in the container to at least 100 ppm FAC.
(b) Run some solution through the valves and spigots.
(c) Keep all interior surface wet with the solution for at least 60 minutes.
(d) Drain the disinfecting solution into a sanitary sewer or other approved location.
(e) Rinse the container and spigots twice with potable water.

32
Q

what are the steps for method 1 disinfecting

A

(a) If either water or the required chemical are in short supply, use the following
method.

(b) Prepare 5 gallon of water with a 100ppm chlorine solution.

(c) Using a long-handled brush, stick, or rod with a cloth secured to the end, swab
the interior of the tank every 10 minutes or as often as necessary to keep the
walls wet for 1 hour.

(d) Run some solutions through the valves and spigot.
(e) Drain the accumulated solution.
(f) Rinse the container and spigots twice with potable water

33
Q

what are the steps for Alternative procedure

A

(a) Chlorinate the water to 10ppm FAC.
(b) Hold for 24 hours
(c) Drain the disinfecting solution into a sanitary sewer or other approved location.
(d) Rinse the container and spigots twice with potable water.