MIL-HDBK-1005/7A
1.5.1
Potable Water Quality. Except when otherwise
permitted by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water
Act primary and secondary drinking water regulations, as
published in the 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 141
through 143 and all State and local water quality standards must
be met in full by providing necessary treatment. Any additional
specific standard set by BUMED must be observed where
applicable. Refer to NAVMED P -5010-6, Manual of Naval
Preventive Medicine, Chapter 6, "Water Supply Afloat," for shore
side potable water requirements for ships. Overseas locations
may be affected by Final Governing Standards (FGS) and Overseas
Environmental Baseline Guidance Documents (OEBGD).
1.5.2
Nonpotable Water. Segregate potable and nonpotable
systems so that nonpotable water cannot be injurious to health
or cause other hazards.
1.6
Cost Policy. Designs should be the most economical
obtainable, consistent with the Military activity's
requirements. For cost analysis, balance the annual operating
cost against annual fixed charges for different sources of
supply and different designs. The life of the system should
cover the expected need for the Military activity. Fixed annual
charges include insurance and either interest and depreciation
or amortization. Annual operating cost include treatment
chemicals, energy consumption, operating labor, maintenance, and
replacements, where appropriate.
1.7
Design Policy. To give absolute assurance of a
continuously safe water supply, design the system in accordance
with approved engineering practice.
1.8
Hazard of War Damage . Observe all necessary
precautions against sabotage and interruptions as a result of
war damage. Refer to OPNAVINST 5510.45, U.S. Navy Physical
Security Manual. For Air Force projects refer to AFMAN 32 -1071,
Security Engineering Manual .
1.8.1
Planning for Non-war Emergencies . Refer to AWWA M19,
Emergency Planning for Water Utility Management , for non-war
emergencies such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods,
and vandalism.
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