Introduction to DoD Domestic Wastewater Treatment

Robert E. Merton, P.E.

Course Outline

To insure consistency in construction standards and systems utilized in DoD facilities, common design criteria and requirements have been developed and incorporated into Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs). Wastewater treatment is one of the areas covered by a UFC. Domestic Wastewater treatment plant designs associated with DoD projects now rely extensively on commercial industry standards. However, there are some requirements and limitations in the applicability of commercial standards to Military projects as delineated in UFC 3-240-02.

This 2 hour course provides an overview of the design requirements for DoD projects and identifies the appropriate references to be utilized.

This course requires the completion of a multiple-choice quiz at its conclusion in order to obtain the necessary certification.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course the student should be able to:

• Understand the background, purpose and applicability of this UFC;
• Understand which DoD facilities are covered under these standards;
• Be familiar with the general design criteria for these facilities;
• Understand the basis for the design population;
• Understand some limitations and requirements associated with site selection;
• Be familiar with the requirements and limitations associated with the treatment process selection;
• Be able to identify options associated with the selection of onsite treatment systems;
• Be able to identify several types of small treatment plant processes;
• Understand some of the issues associated with chemical storage and handling; and
• Understand the applicability of best management practices.  

Intended Audience

This course is intended for design professionals, engineers, architects, facility planners, contracting personnel, contractors and others that may be involved with, and responsible for, DoD wastewater treatment plant planning and design projects.

Benefit to Attendees

Attendees will be familiar with the applicability and limitations of commercial standards and design requirements for DoD Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plants.  

Course Introduction

This course will cover requirements for typical wastewater treatment systems for the Department of Defense (DoD). It will provide an overview of the general design requirements, site election considerations, process selection, and identify sources to be utilized when designing wastewater treatment systems for DoD activities.

Course Content

In this course, you are required to study Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-240002, Domestic Wastewater Treatment.

DoD Domestic Wastewater Treatment

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Course Summary

This course will briefly examine the following topics and will provide references for further in-depth information and study:

Introduction
General Design
Wastewater Sources and Flows
Site Selection
Treatment Process Selection
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Small Treatment Systems     

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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