10 States Standards - Recommended Standards for Water Works

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10 States Standards - Recommended Standards for Water Works
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Recommended
Standards
for Water Works

2007 Edition

Policies for the Review and Approval
of Plans and Specifications for Public Water Supplies

A Report of the Water Supply Committee of the
Great Lakes--Upper Mississippi River Board
of State and Provincial Public Health and Environmental Managers

MEMBER STATES AND PROVINCE
Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Missouri
New York Ohio Ontario Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Published by: Health Research Inc., Health Education Services Division,
P.O. Box 7126, Albany, NY 12224
[phone] www.hes.org

Copyright © 2007 by the Great Lakes - Upper Mississippi River Board of State and Provincial
Public Health and Environmental Managers

This book, or portions thereof, may be reproduced without permission from the author if proper credit is given.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
POLICY STATEMENT ON PRE-ENGINEERED WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
POLICY STATEMENT ON AUTOMATED/UNATTENDED OPERATION OF SURFACE WATER TREATMENT
PLANTS
POLICY STATEMENT ON BAG AND CARTRIDGE FILTERS FOR PUBLIC WATER
SUPPLIES
POLICY STATEMENT ON ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT FOR TREATMENT OF PUBLIC WATER
SUPPLIES
POLICY STATEMENT ON INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES
POLICY STATEMENT ON ARSENIC REMOVAL

INTERIM STANDARD - NITRATE REMOVAL USING SULFATE SELECTIVE ANION EXCHANGE RESIN
INTERIM STANDARD - USE OF CHLORAMINE DISINFECTANT FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES
INTERIM STANDARD ON MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES
PART 1 - SUBMISSION OF PLANS
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 ENGINEER’S REPORT
1.1.1 General Information
1.1.2 Extent of water works system
1.1.3 Justification of project
1.1.4 Soil, groundwater conditions, and foundation
problems
1.1.5 Water use data
1.1.6 Flow requirements
1.1.7 Sources of water supply
1.1.8 Proposed treatment processes
1.1.9 Sewerage system available
1.1.10 Waste disposal
1.1.11 Automation
1.1.12 Project sites
1.1.13 Financing
1.1.14 Future extensions
1.2 PLANS
1.2.1 General layout
1.2.2 Detailed plans
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
1.4 DESIGN CRITERIA
1.5 REVISIONS TO APPROVED PLANS
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1.6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED

PART 2 - GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
2.0 GENERAL
2.1 DESIGN BASIS
2.2 PLANT LAYOUT
2.3 BUILDING LAYOUT
2.4 LOCATION OF STRUCTURES
2.5 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
2.6 STANDBY POWER
2.7 SHOP SPACE AND STORAGE
2.8 LABORATORY FACILITIES
2.9 MONITORING EQUIPMENT
2.10 SAMPLE TAPS
2.11 FACILITY WATER SUPPLY
2.12 WALL CASTINGS
2.13 METERS
2.14 PIPING COLOR CODE
2.15 DISINFECTION
2.16 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
2.17 OPERATOR INSTRUCTION
2.18 SAFETY
2.19 SECURITY
2.20 FLOOD PROTECTION
2.21 CHEMICALS AND WATER CONTACT MATERIAL
2.22 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

PART 3 - SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
3.0 GENERAL
3.1 SURFACE WATER
3.1.1 Quantity
3.1.2 Quality
3.1.3 Minimum treatment
3.1.4 Structures
3.1.5 Zebra Mussel control
3.1.6 Impoundments and reservoirs
3.1.7 Security
3.2 GROUNDWATER
3.2.1 Quantity
3.2.2 Quality
3.2.3 Location
3.2.4 Testing and records
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3.2.5 General well construction
3.2.6 Aquifer types and construction methods - Special conditions
3.2.7 Well pumps, discharge piping and appurtenances

PART 4 - TREATMENT
4.0 GENERAL
4.1 CLARIFICATION
4.1.1 Presedimentation
4.1.2 Coagulation
4.1.3 Flocculation
4.1.4 Sedimentation
4.1.5 Solids contact unit
4.1.6 Tube or plate settlers
4.1.7 High rate clarification processes
4.2 FILTRATION
4.2.1 Rapid rate gravity filters
4.2.2 Rapid rate pressure filters
4.2.3 Diatomaceous earth filtration
4.2.4 Slow sand filters
4.2.5 Direct filtration
4.2.6 Deep bed rapid rate gravity filters
4.2.7 Biologically active filters
4.3 DISINFECTION
4.3.1 Chlorination equipment
4.3.2 Contact time and point of application
4.3.3 Residual chlorine
4.3.4 Testing equipment
4.3.5 Chlorinator piping
4.3.6 Housing
4.3.7 Ozone
4.3.8 Chlorine dioxide
4.3.9 Ultra violet light
4.3.10 Other disinfecting agents
4.4 SOFTENING
4.4.1 Lime or lime-soda process
4.4.2 Cation exchange process
4.4.3 Water quality test equipment
4.5 AERATION
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4.5.1 Natural draft aeration
4.5.2 Forced or induced draft aeration
4.5.3 Spray aeration
4.5.4 Pressure aeration
4.5.5 Packed tower aeration
4.5.6 Other methods of aeration
4.5.7 Protection of aerators
4.5.8 Disinfection
4.5.9 Bypass
4.5.10 Corrosion control
4.5.11 Quality control
4.5.12 Redundancy
4.6 IRON AND MANGANESE CONTROL
4.6.1 Removal by oxidation, detention, and filtration
4.6.2 Removal by the lime-soda softening process
4.6.3 Removal by manganese-coated media filtration
4.6.4 Removal by ion exchange
4.6.5 Biological removal
4.6.6 Sequestration by polyphosphates
4.6.7 Sequestration by sodium silicates
4.6.8 Sampling taps
4.6.9 Testing equipment shall be provided for all plants
4.7 FLUORIDATION
4.7.1 Fluoride compound storage
4.7.2 Chemical feed equipment and methods
4.7.3 Secondary controls
4.7.4 Protective equipment
4.7.5 Dust control
4.7.6 Testing equipment
4.8 STABILIZATION
4.8.1 Carbon dioxide addition
4.8.2 Acid addition
4.8.3 Phosphates
4.8.4 “Split treatment”
4.8.5 Alkali feed
4.8.6 Carbon dioxide reduction by aeration
4.8.7 Other treatment
4.8.8 Water unstable due to biochemical action in distribution
system
4.8.9 Control
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4.9 TASTE AND ODOR CONTROL
4.9.1 Flexibility
4.9.2 Chlorination
4.9.3 Chlorine dioxide
4.9.4 Powdered activated carbon
4.9.5 Granular activated carbon
4.9.6 Copper sulfate and other copper compounds
4.9.7 Aeration
4.9.8 Potassium permanganate
4.9.9 Ozone
4.9.10 Other methods
4.10 MICROSCREENING
4.10.1 Design

PART 5 - CHEMICAL APPLICATION
5.0 GENERAL
5.0.1 Plans and specifications
5.0.2 Chemical application
5.0.3 General equipment design
5.0.4 Chemical Information
5.1 FEED EQUIPMENT
5.1.1 Feeder redundancy
5.1.2 Control
5.1.3 Dry chemical feeders
5.1.4 Positive displacement solution pumps
5.1.5 Liquid chemical feeders - siphon control
5.1.6 Cross-connection control
5.1.7 Chemical feed equipment location
5.1.8 In-plant water supply
5.1.9 Storage of chemicals
5.1.10 Solution tanks
5.1.11 Day tanks
5.1.12 Feed lines
5.1.13 Handling
5.1.14 Housing
5.2 CHEMICALS
5.2.1 Shipping containers
5.2.2 Specifications
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5.2.3 Assay
5.3 OPERATOR SAFETY
5.3.1 Ventilation
5.3.2 Respiratory protection equipment
5.3.3 Chlorine leak detection
5.3.4 Other protective equipment
5.4 SPECIFIC CHEMICALS
5.4.1 Chlorine gas
5.4.2 Acids and caustics
5.4.3 Sodium chlorite for chlorine dioxide generation
5.4.4 Sodium hypochlorite
5.4.5 Ammonia
5.4.6 Potassium permanganate
5.4.7 Fluoride

PART 6 - PUMPING FACILITIES
6.0 GENERAL
6.1 LOCATION
6.1.1 Site protection
6.2 PUMPING STATIONS
6.2.1 Suction well
6.2.2 Equipment servicing
6.2.3 Stairways and ladders
6.2.4 Heating
6.2.5 Ventilation
6.2.6 Dehumidification
6.2.7 Lighting
6.2.8 Sanitary and other conveniences
6.3 PUMPS
6.3.1 Suction lift
6.3.2 Priming
6.4 BOOSTER PUMPS
6.4.1 Duplicate pumps
6.4.2 Metering
6.4.3 Inline booster pumps
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6.4.4 Individual home booster pumps
6.5 AUTOMATIC AND REMOTE CONTROLLED STATIONS
6.6 APPURTENANCES
6.6.1 Valves
6.6.2 Piping
6.6.3 Gauges and meters
6.6.4 Water seals
6.6.5 Controls
6.6.6 Standby power
6.6.7 Water pre-lubrication
6.6.8 Oil or Grease Lubrication

PART 7 - FINISHED WATER STORAGE
7.0 GENERAL
7.0.1 Sizing
7.0.2 Location of reservoirs
7.0.3 Protection from contamination
7.0.4 Protection from trespassers
7.0.5 Drains
7.0.6 Stored Water Turnover
7.0.7 Overflow
7.0.8 Access
7.0.9 Vents
7.0.10 Roof and sidewall
7.0.11 Construction materials
7.0.12 Safety
7.0.13 Freezing
7.0.14 Internal catwalk
7.0.15 Silt stop
7.0.16 Grading
7.0.17 Painting and/or cathodic protection
7.0.18 Disinfection
7.0.19 Provisions for sampling
7.1 TREATMENT PLANT STORAGE
7.1.1 Filter washwater tanks
7.1.2 Clearwell
7.1.3 Adjacent storage
7.1.4 Other treatment plant storage tanks
7.2 HYDROPNEUMATIC TANK SYSTEMS
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7.2.1 Location
7.2.2 System sizing
7.2.3 Piping
7.2.4 Appurtenances
7.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORAGE
7.3.1 Pressures
7.3.2 Drainage
7.3.3 Level controls

PART 8 - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PIPING AND APPURTENANCES
8.0 GENERAL
8.1 MATERIALS
8.1.1 Standards and material selection
8.1.2 Permeation by organic compounds
8.1.3 Used materials
8.1.4 Joints
8.2 SYSTEM DESIGN
8.2.1 Pressure
8.2.2 Diameter
8.2.3 Fire protection
8.2.4 Dead ends
8.3 VALVES
8.4 HYDRANTS
8.4.1 Location and spacing
8.4.2 Valves and nozzles
8.4.3 Hydrant leads
8.4.4 Hydrant drainage
8.5 AIR RELIEF VALVES
8.5.1 Air relief valves
8.5.2 Air relief valve piping
8.6 VALVE, METER AND BLOW-OFF CHAMBERS
8.7 INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS
8.7.1 Standards
8.7.2 Bedding
8.7.3 Cover
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8.7.4 Blocking
8.7.5 Anchoring of fusible pipe
8.7.6 Pressure and leakage testing
8.7.7 Disinfection
8.7.8 External corrosion
8.8 SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM CONTAMINATION SOURCES
8.8.1 General
8.8.2 Parallel installation
8.8.3 Crossings
8.8.4 Exception
8.8.5 Force mains
8.8.6 Sewer manholes
8.8.7 Separation of water mains from other sources of contamination
8.9 SURFACE WATER CROSSINGS
8.9.1 Above-water crossings
8.9.2 Underwater crossings
8.10 CROSS-CONNECTIONS AND INTERCONNECTIONS
8.10.1 Cross-connections
8.10.2 Cooling water
8.10.3 Interconnections
8.11 WATER SERVICES AND PLUMBING
8.11.1 Plumbing
8.11.2 Booster pumps
8.12 SERVICE METERS
8.13 WATER LOADING STATIONS

PART 9 - WASTE RESIDUALS
9.0 GENERAL
9.1 SANITARY WASTE
9.2 BRINE WASTE
9.3 PRECIPITATIVE SOFTENING SLUDGE
9.4 ALUM SLUDGE
9.4.1 Lagoons
9.4.2 Mechanical dewatering
9.4.3 Land application
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