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This handbook contains design criteria for the collection transport, and treatment of domestic wastewater discharges from Navy facilities. Particular details covered include design procedures and guidelines; domestic wastewater characterization, collection, and treatment; effluent disposal; treatment and disposal of wastewater residuals; and air pollution control for wastewater processes. Emphasis has been placed on processes and equipment which have had wide application and for which there is significant design and operation experience. Systems particularly applicable to the size and type of facilities operated by the Navy are emphasized.

This handbook does not cover systems for the control of exhaust emissions from internal combustion engines, boilers or air scrubbers, systems for the control of wastes from nuclear reactors, or systems for control, transport, and disposal of hazardous wastes.

This handbook cancels and supersedes NAVFAC DM-5.8, Pollution Control Systems, October 1979.

The following definitive drawings are cancelled and are superseded by figures in this handbook:

Drawing Number Title 1311352 Ballast Water Treatment and Disposal System 1311357 Oil-Water Separation for Oil Contaminated Water Treatment 1402880 Wastewater Treatment Systems Activated Sludge Plants Flow Diagram Plot 1402881 Wastewater Treatment Trickling Filter Plant Flow Diagram Plot Plan 1402882 Wastewater Treatment Packaging Plant Installations Flow Diagrams and Plot 1402883 Wastewater Treatment Physical/Chemical Processes 1402884 Wastewater Treatment Chemical Treatment Special NARP Shopwastes Process 1402885 Wastewater Treatment Chemical Treatment Special Shopwastes 1402886 Wastewater Treatment Units Primary and Final Settling Tanks Circular 1402887 Wastewater Treatment Units Primary and Final Settling Tanks Circular 1400288 Wastewater Treatment Units Primary and Final Settling Tanks Rectangular 1402889 Wastewater Treatment Units Grit Collectors Thickeners 1402890 Wastewater Treatment Units Diffused Aeration for Activated Sludge 1402891 Wastewater Treatment Units Mechanical Aeration for Activated Sludge 1402892 Wastewater Treatment Units Trickling Filters Stone Media Plastic Media 1402893 Wastewater Treatment Units Chlorination Buildings and Contact Tanks Drawing Number Title 1402894 Wastewater Treatment Units Anaerobic Digestors 1402895 Wastewater Treatment Units Aerobic Digestors and Sludge Holding Tanks 1402896 Wastewater Treatment Units Centrifuges and Sludge Degritting 1402897 Wastewater Treatment Units Vacuum Filters 1402898 Wastewater Treatment Units Control Building for Package Plant Installation 1402899 Wastewater Treatment Units Control Building Pumping Stations 1402900 Wastewater Treatment Units Comminuters Sludge Drying Beds 1402901 Wastewater Treatment Units Carbon Adsorption and Filter 1402902 Wastewater Treatment Units Micro-Strainer 1402903 Wastewater Treatment Units Air Floatation Chemical Dosing Rapid Mix 1402904 Wastewater Lagoon Type Treatment Sewage Stabilization Ponds Aerated 1402905 Wastewater Treatment Units Treatment of Wastewater from Water Treatment 1402907 Wastewater Collection System - Shore Facilities 1402908 Pumping Stations - Typical Layouts 1402912 Wastewater Collection System - Drydock Facilities 1403324 Wastewater Collection System - Shore Facilities for Receiving Ship Sewage - I 1403325 Wastewater Collection System - Shore Facilities for Receiving Ship Sewage - II

The bracketed [ ] numbers following the references in the text in this handbook are keyed to the list of references at the end of the handbook. The following definitions shall apply to this handbook:

Pollution is the condition resulting from discharge of chemical, physical, or biological agents which so alters or harms the natural environment that an adverse effect is created on human health or comfort, fish and wildlife, other aquatic resources, plant life, or structures and equipment to the extent of producing economic loss, impairing recreational opportunity, or marring natural beauty.

Facilities means the aircraft, vessels, buildings, installations, structures, equipment, and other vehicles and property owned by or constructed or manufactured for lease to the Department of the Navy.

The basic policy of the Navy in regard to pollution control is that the Navy will cooperate with all other concerned agencies at the local, state, and Federal level. This policy is detailed in OPNAV Instruction (OPNAVINST) 5090.1 [1]. Also, refer to Environmental Quality in MIL-HDBK-1190, Facility Planning and Design Guide [2].

Refer to OPNAVINST 5090.1 [1]. Also refer to applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state guidelines.

Consult the regional office of the EPA and appropriate state and local regulatory agencies for information on applicable regional or local standards.

Submit project plans to EPA and local and state regulatory agencies for information and comment.

These statements are normally not required for improvement projects for pollution abatement. Guidelines on when to submit statements are given in OPNAVINST 5090.1 [1].

Refer to Naval Ship Engineering Center Directive, Ship-to-Shore Interface for Sewage Disposal System.

Recent definition of national tasks emphasizes the urgency of intensifying efforts to incorporate energy conservation features in all facilities design. The following documents contain direction and guidance for standard and accepted design practice relating to basic energy conserving features (these features shall be considered during the design process):

a) MIL-HDBK-1190, Facility Planning and Design Guide [2],

b) NAVFACINST 4100.5, 5 March 1974, Techniques of Energy Conservation [3],

c) NAVFAC DM-3.03, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Dehumidifying Systems [4].

In addition to full use of the preceding references, innovative design approaches are necessary to meet energy conservation goals.

It is the policy of the Navy to employ water conservation measures to the extent feasible and economical, particularly in arid regions. Such methods as reuse of wastewater on agricultural crops, application of wet sludge to cropland, and reuse of wastewater for industrial purposes should receive full consideration in facilities planning and design.

The preparation and furnishing of an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manual should be included in the scope of work of all Architect-Engineering (A-E) contracts for the design of wastewater treatment plants, industrial waste treatment plants, oily waste treatment plants, and associated pumping and transfer facilities.

Refer to NAVFAC P-355, Seismic Design for Buildings [5], Section 10, Mechanical and Electrical Elements; Section 11, Structures Other than Buildings; and Section 12, Utility Systems for recommended provisions in seismic areas.