Section 4: Source of Supply

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MIL-HDBK-1005/7A

Section 4:

SOURCE OF SUPPLY

4.1

Selection of Water Source

4.1.1

Investigations . For permanent and temporary

installations, investigate all reasonably promising sources.

For field bases, carry out reconnaissance studies to locate

sources with adequate supply and quality.

4.1.2

Types of Sources. Select supplies from the following

sources which may meet requirements, in the order of preference

listed:

Municipal supplies

Groundwater (wells, infiltration galleries, and

springs)

c) Surface water (natural flows, natural storage,

impounded storage, and rainwater catchments)

d) Nonpotable sources (groundwater with high

salinity, surface water with high salinity, and sea water)

Hauled supplies.

4.1.3

Factors Affecting Selection . Determine availability

of supply by whether sources exist and are not already fully

used.

4.1.3.1

Adequacy of Yield .

Compare the yield with the needs

of the activity.

4.1.3.2

Suitability for Use. Water should be of a quality

that does not require excessive and costly treatments to render

it usable. Use Table 5 as a guide to classify raw water sources

for domestic use.

4.1.3.3

Conflicting Uses. Interference with other uses of the

same source of supply should be investigated and avoided.

Possible conflicting uses include:

Conservation requirements