MIL-HDBK-1005/9A
Section 1:
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Scope. This handbook contains design criteria for the
collection, transport, and treatment of industrial and oily
wastewater discharges from Naval facilities. Particular details
covered include:
a)
Design procedures and guidelines;
b) Industrial and oily wastewater characterization,
collection, and treatment;
c)
Effluent disposal;
d)
Metering, instrumentation and control of wastewater
processes;
e)
Chemical handling and feeding.
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.
1.2
Cancellation. This handbook, MIL-HDBK-1005/9A,
cancels and supersedes MIL-HDBK-1005/9, dated 30 September 1988.
1.3
Definitions
1.3.1
Pollution. Pollution is the condition resulting from
discharge of chemical, physical, or biological agents which so
alters or harms the natural environment that it creates an
adverse effect 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.
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