Overview
When selecting the source for a small water system, the design engineer must consider many factors including the quantity and quality of water from the source, as well as development, operation, maintenance and monitoring costs. Connection to an existing water system is usually the best option when it is economically feasible. However, development of groundwater or surface water resources will be necessary for some applications, particularly in undeveloped areas where existing water systems are not available.
In this course the student will review Chapter 5, "Water Sources" of EM 1110-2-503, "Design of Small Water Systems" published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This course is most relevant to engineers involved in designing small water systems.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- The different sources of water available and their relative merits
- The benefits and methodology of performing sanitary surveys of alternative water sources prior to selection
- The advantages, disadvantages and design considerations associated with connection to an existing water system.
- Design considerations for groundwater resource development including well design, testing and disinfection
- Types of surface water sources and their relative merits, as well as suction intake design.
Course
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