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UFC 3-230-03 is the Unified Facilities Criteria for Water Treatment, current as of 1 November 2012 with Change 2 effective 1 May 2020 [UFC 3-230-03].

It is a Tri-Service document that consolidates civil engineering criteria for water treatment applicable to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency [UFC 3-230-03]. The criteria supersede UFC 3-230-08A and UFC 3-230-12A [UFC 3-230-03].

Application in AF guidance: Air Force installations must design drinking water systems, including water treatment plants, in accordance with UFC 3-230-03 [DAFMAN 32-1067 para 4.2.1]. DoD public water systems must implement and comply with design, operation, and maintenance guidelines per UFC 3-230-03 [DoDM 4715.05].

The document references industry and government standards and codes to establish criteria for water treatment system design capacity, sources, flows, and related components [UFC 3-230-03].

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UFC 3-230-03 as of 2012-11-01 · official source ↗

E. MICHAEL McANDREW Director, Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment Director, Facilities Investment and Management Department of the Air Force Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment) UFC 3-230-03 1 November 2012 Change 2, 1 May 2020 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) REVISION SUMMARY SHEET Title: UFC 3-230-03, Water Treatment Superseding: UFC 3-230-08A and UFC 3-230-12A. Description: This new UFC 3-230-03 consolidates into one Tri-Service document the civil engineering criteria applicable to water treatment that were formerly in the superseded documents. This UFC – through succinct reference to industry and government standards, codes and references – makes possible the replacement and/or consolidation of numerous criteria documents. Th

UFC 3-230-03 as of 2012-11-01 · official source ↗

UFC 3-230-03 1 November 2012 Change 2, 1 May 2020 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) WATER TREATMENT APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED UFC 3-230-03 1 November 2012 Change 2, 1 May 2020 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC) WATER TREATMENT Any copyrighted material included in this UFC is identified at its point of use. Use of the copyrighted material apart from this UFC must have the permission of the copyright holder. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND (Preparing Activity) AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER SUPPORT AGENCY Record of Changes (changes are indicated by \1\ ... /1/) Change No. Date Location 1 1 May 2016 1. Updated information in 1-2, and 1-3.1. 2. Added reference to UFC 3-201-01 in paragraph 2-1. 3. Revised reference to DoD Instruction in parag

UFC 3-230-03 as of 2012-11-01 · official source ↗

view and approve plans for compliance. Consult with the Government Project Manager to determine the appropriate signatories for permit applications./1/ 2-1.3 Planning for Non-War Emergencies. Refer to Best Practices document \1\AWWA M19/1/, for non-war emergencies such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and vandalism. UFC 3-230-03 1 November 2012 Change 2, 1 May 2020 4 This Page Intentionally Left Blank UFC 3-230-03 1 November 2012 Change 2, 1 May 2020 5 CHAPTER 3 \1\SYSTEM/1/ SOURCES AND FLOWS \1\The design capacity of the water treatment plant, including water system source and equalization storage, as indicated in UFC 3-230-01 chapter titled Finished Water Storage, must be able to accommodate the design flow./1/ 3-1 \1\SYSTEM/1/ SOURCES. Unless otherwise directed by the Gover

DAFMAN 10-246 · para 2.4.4 as of 2025-11-03 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

water systems and plumbing systems are appropriately designed and constructed in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-230-01, Water Storage and Distribution; UFC 3-230-03, Water Treatment; UFC 3-420-01, Plumbing Systems, UFC 4- 020-01, DoD Security Engineering Facilities Planning Manual; UFC 4-020-02FA, Security Engineering: Concept Design; UFC 4-020-03FA, Security Engineering: Final Design; and DAFMAN 32-1067, Water and Fuel Systems. 2.4.3. Ensure compliance with applicable drinking water regulatory requirements or standards in coordination with Bioenvironmental Engineering personnel. 2.4.4. Provide engineering studies, design of water distribution systems and treatment plants, and associated system components. 2.4.5. Ensure an effective backflow prevention and cross-connec

DoDM 4715.05 as of 2020-06-29 · official source ↗

rovided from an HN treatment plant or other source, Paragraphs 4.2.b.(1) through (5) are only applicable within the installation fenceline. Additionally, DoD PWSs must meet the following general standards: (1) Design, Operation, and Maintenance. (a) Implement and comply with the design, operation, and maintenance guidelines in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-230-01, UFC 3-230-02, and UFC 3-230-03. (b) Maintain a map or drawing of the complete PWS. (c) Perform water distribution system operation and maintenance practices: DoDM 4715.05-V3, June 29, 2020 SECTION 4: DRINKING WATER 11 1. Maintain a detectable disinfectant residual throughout the water distribution system, except where determined unnecessary by the appropriate DoD medical authority. 2. Implement proper proced

DoDM 4715.05v as of 2020-06-29 · official source ↗

rovided from an HN treatment plant or other source, Paragraphs 4.2.b.(1) through (5) are only applicable within the installation fenceline. Additionally, DoD PWSs must meet the following general standards: (1) Design, Operation, and Maintenance. (a) Implement and comply with the design, operation, and maintenance guidelines in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-230-01, UFC 3-230-02, and UFC 3-230-03. (b) Maintain a map or drawing of the complete PWS. (c) Perform water distribution system operation and maintenance practices: DoDM 4715.05-V3, June 29, 2020 SECTION 4: DRINKING WATER 11 1. Maintain a detectable disinfectant residual throughout the water distribution system, except where determined unnecessary by the appropriate DoD medical authority. 2. Implement proper proced

DAFMAN 32-1067 · para 4.2.1 as of 2025-08-01 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

their proper use.(T-0) Once trained, individual workers and the environment must be protected. Workers are personally responsible for following safety procedures. (T-0) DAFMAN32-1067 1 JULY 2025 19 Chapter 4 DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS 4.1. Water Facility Design. Design drinking water systems in accordance with UFC 3-230-01, Water Storage and Distribution; UFC 3-230-03, Water Treatment; UFC 3-420-01, Plumbing Systems; UFC 4-020-01, DoD Security Engineering Facilities Planning Manual; UFC 4-020- 02FA, Security Engineering: Concept Design (CUI); and UFC 4-020-03FA, Security Engineering: Final Design (CUI). 4.2. Facility Operation and Maintenance. 4.2.1. Water Treatment and Distribution Systems. Installations must operate and maintain water treatment and distribution facilities according to this D

AFMAN 48-138 IP · para 6490.03 as of 2025-06-24 · View in PDF → · official source ↗

Requirements for Food Establishments A−3. Joint/Multiservice Publications Joint Publication (JP) 4-03 Joint Bulk Petroleum and Water Doctrine Memorandum Joint Staff Memorandum MCM-0028-07, 02 NOV 07, Subject: Updated Procedures for Deployment Health Surveillance and Readiness (Available at: http://amsa.army.mil/Documents/Docs.htm) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-230-02 Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems (Available at: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFC/ufc_3_230_02.pdf) A−4. Air Force Publications AFI 10-211 Civil Engineer Contingency Response Planning AFI 10-245 Air Force Antiterrorism (AT) Standards AFI 10-246 Food and Water Protection Program AFI 10-2501 Air Force Emergency Management (EM) Program Planning and Operations AFI 31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Progr

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