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This information apparently was written for military application. It contains a lot of information that may be helpful to municipal emergency management coordinators regarding water, sanitary control, making water potable (drinkable). - AC
TB MED 577
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
SANITARY CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE
OF FIELD WATER SUPPLIES
TB MED 577
1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1.
Purpose
a. This publication provides detailed technical guidance and recommendations for the sanitary control and surveillance of land-based field water support. The guidance and recommendations will help ensure field water supplies are potable in order to protect and enhance the health and performance of the warfighter.
b. This publication—
(1) Establishes field water quality standards.
(2) Describes the process for water potability certification.
(3) Describes water quality surveillance requirements.
(4) Defines preventive medicine (PVNTMED) roles and actions in field water support.
(5) Defines additional non-PVNTMED roles and actions related to the sanitary control and surveillance of field water support.
(6) Provides guidance on the management of wastes associated with the purification of field
water.
(7) Provides guidance for maintaining water discipline.
The rest of the available document can be located at the link below:
http://www.irwin.amedd.army.mil/pages/NTCsurgeon/Preventive Medicine/tbmed577.pdf
TB MED 577
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
SANITARY CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE
OF FIELD WATER SUPPLIES
TB MED 577
1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1.
Purpose
a. This publication provides detailed technical guidance and recommendations for the sanitary control and surveillance of land-based field water support. The guidance and recommendations will help ensure field water supplies are potable in order to protect and enhance the health and performance of the warfighter.
b. This publication—
(1) Establishes field water quality standards.
(2) Describes the process for water potability certification.
(3) Describes water quality surveillance requirements.
(4) Defines preventive medicine (PVNTMED) roles and actions in field water support.
(5) Defines additional non-PVNTMED roles and actions related to the sanitary control and surveillance of field water support.
(6) Provides guidance on the management of wastes associated with the purification of field
water.
(7) Provides guidance for maintaining water discipline.
The rest of the available document can be located at the link below:
http://www.irwin.amedd.army.mil/pages/NTCsurgeon/Preventive Medicine/tbmed577.pdf