|
Small Water Systems - Water Sources
Edward Brunet, Jr., P.E.
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 Attained
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
Click on the following PDF attachment and review Chapter 5, "Water
Sources" of EM 1110-2-503, "Design of Small Water Systems" prior
to taking a quiz for credit. You will only be tested on Chapter 5 of the
referenced document.
Chapter
5, "Water Sources" (55 KB) Having Trouble Downloading the PDF File?
Right click on the link. Select "Save Target As..."
Then save on your desktop. To view the file, double click the icon on your
desktop and return to this page to take the quiz.
You may need Acrobat Reader to view this document.
Click on the link below to download a free copy of Acrobat Reader.
Note that the PDF file attached above contains only Chapter 5 of the
document, EM 1110-2-503. If you would like to view the entire
document, visit the Army Corps of Engineers website at the following URL:
http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em1110-2-503/toc.htm
To obtain PDH credits for this course, you will need to take a quiz for
credit. Click on the link below.
(To take the quiz,
your web browser must be set to accept cookies. See how to
check your cookie settings.)
|
