LESSON ASSIGNMENT
SUBCOURSE MD0535
Communicable Diseases and Field Sanitation.
LESSON 2
Field Water Supply.
TEXT ASSIGNMENT
Paragraphs 2-1 through 2-15.
LESSON OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
2-1.
Identify the proper definition of terms commonly
used in preparing water for use.
2-2.
Select the safest probable source from several
possible field water sources.
2-3.
Indicate whether a given water source is safe for
consumption.
2-4.
Identify and/or place in proper sequence the
critical steps in disinfecting water in the field
including the use of bulk calcium hypochlorite,
calcium hypochlorite ampules, iodine tablets,
commercial bleach, and boiling.
2-5.
Select and/or place in proper sequence the
steps in measuring the chlorine residual in a
2-6.
Identify the procedures for cleaning and
disinfecting containers used to transport or store
potable water.
2-7.
Given a situation, estimate the amount of
potable water required.
SUGGESTIONS
After studying the assignment, complete the exercises of
this lesson. These exercises will help you to achieve the
lesson objectives.
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