unit 6-15 PW supply req for ground forces Flashcards
engineer officer responsibilities
provides sufficient potable water quantities
selection water sources
construct, operate and maintain
MDR responsibilities
advice CO
assist Engineer Officer
test Halogen and Bacteriological levels
what are three influences on water choice
quality
quantity
accessibility
what are 4 potential water sources
public water
surface
ground
bottled
types of surface water
lakes streams river pond sea ocean
ground water sources
wells
springs
4 methods of water treatment in the field
ROWPU
MC lightweight medium tactical
lightweight water purification
tactical water purification system
produces 3000 gal water
MC lightweight medium tactical
125 gal/hour
used to purify for small units
lightweight water purifier
1500 gal/hour
International Organization Standardization (ISO) compatible
replacing Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit
tactical water purification system
3000 gallon tank
primary means of receiving and storing bulk drinking water
portable water storage and distribution system (PWS/DS)
Load handling system (LHS) water tank rack (Hippo) water capacity
2000 gallons
disinfecting method 1 key points
chlorinate to 100ppm FAC run solution through valves keep all interior surfaces wet w/ solution for at least 60min drain into sewer rinse twice
disinfecting method 2 key points
water or chemical are in short supply
prepare 5 gallon of water w/ 100ppm chlorine
swap ever 10 min or as necessary to keep walls wet for 1 hours
run solution through valves
drain
rinse twice
alternate disinfecting method
chlorinate to 100ppmFAC
hold for 24 hours
drain
rinse twice
