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UFM 3-240-03 is the Unified Facilities Manual for Operation and Maintenance (O&M): Wastewater Treatment, current as of 17 February 2026 [UFM 3-240-03 Foreword].

Status and Purpose:
UFM 3-240-03 is informational guidance for For Information Only (FIO) and does not establish enforceable requirements. Only Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) establish mandatory standards [UFM 3-240-03 Foreword]. The manual provides operational procedures, maintenance practices, and practical examples supporting UFC implementation, including recommended procedures, checklists, and explanatory material [UFM 3-240-03 Foreword]. It may be referenced in operations and maintenance documentation at the discretion of project delivery teams, but is not binding unless explicitly included in contract requirements [UFM 3-240-03 Foreword].

Content:
The manual addresses wastewater treatment operations and maintenance, including sections on winter problem mitigation for biological and mechanical systems (such as preventive measures for freezing hoses, controls, and waste activated sludge lines) [UFM 3-240-03].

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UFM 3-240-03 as of 2026-02-17 · official source ↗

UFM 3-240-03 17 February 2026 UNIFIED FACILITIES MANUAL (UFM) APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M): WASTEWATER TREATMENT UFM 3-240-03 17 February 2026 FOREWORD Unified Facilities Manuals (UFM) provide non-mandatory, informational guidance in support of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) with a specific focus on facilities operations, and maintenance. Only UFC establish enforceable requirements. UFM are For Information Only (FIO) and exist to help users understand and apply UFC requirements. The purpose of UFM is to share operational procedures, maintenance practices, and practical examples that support effective implementation of UFC criteria during operations and maintenance activities. UFM may include recommended procedures, checklists, illus

UFM 3-240-03 as of 2026-02-17 · official source ↗

rain water in bullgear after rain and when temperature rises. UFM 3-240-03 17 February 2026 84 Hoses and hydrants freeze Leave lines on. Drain lines after use. Traveling bridge controls ice-up Build enclosure over controls. Icing of bus bar for bridges Install heat guns or warm air blower. Switches on monorakes freeze Shut off units in snow and ice to prevent freezing. Accumulation of snow on monorake rails stops wheels Shut down rake during snowstorms and remove snow. Automatic sampler freezes Build insulated boxes heated with a 100- watt light bulb. Waste activated sludge lines freeze Locate lines deeper. Install proper drainage. Source: SR 85-11. UFM 3-240-03 17 February 2026 85 Consider Table A-4 for winter problems associated with biological systems. Table A-4 Winter Problems with Bio

UFM 3-240-03 as of 2026-02-17 · official source ↗

aintenance activities. UFM may include recommended procedures, checklists, illustrations, or explanatory material, but they do not create new requirements, modify UFC content, or establish mandatory standards. UFM are developed by Discipline Working Groups (DWGs) and published by the Military Services under MIL-STD-3007. Because they are not criteria, they do not require Coordinating Panel (CP) or Engineering Senior Executive Panel (ESEP) approval. UFM content may be referenced or incorporated into operations, maintenance, or project documentation at the discretion of project delivery teams, but it is not binding unless explicitly included in contract requirements. UFM 3-240-03 17 February 2026 i UNIFIED FACILITIES MANUAL (UFM) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) WASTEWATER TREATMENT TABLE OF

UFM 3-260-03 as of 2026-02-23 · official source ↗

a minimum density of: UFM 3-260-03 23 February 2026 182 o 6 pcf (96 kg/m3) for subgrades with elastic modulus of 6,000 psi (41 MPa) o 10 pcf (160 kg/m3) for subgrades with elastic modulus of 15,000 psi (103 MPa) o 15 pcf (240 kg/m3) for subgrades with elastic modulus of 25,000 psi (172 MPa) • If lightweight polymer or grout injection is not available, then use pavement and base removal and replacement down to the prescribed depth. When pipe deterioration is extensive, consider internal pipe repair, jacketing, or pipe replacement. UFM 3-260-03 23 February 2026 183 APPENDIX C AIRCRAFT GEAR CONFIGURATION NOMENCLATURE C-1 PURPOSE. This appendix outlines the standard convention for naming and characterizing aircraft landing gear configurations. It is primarily intended for fixed-wing aircraft b

49 CFR 172.101 · para 172.101 as of 2026-07-09 · official source ↗

51 212 242 15 kg 50 kg E 13, 52, 148 Cesium or Caesium 4.3 UN1407 I 4.3 A7, A19, IB4, IP1, N34, N40, W31 None 211 242 Forbidden 15 kg D 13, 52, 148 Cesium nitrate or Caesium nitrate 5.1 UN1451 III 5.1 A1, A29, IB8, IP3, T1, TP33 152 213 240 25 kg 100 kg A D Charcoal briquettes, shell, screenings, wood, etc. 4.2 NA1361 III 4.2 IB8, T1, TP33 151 213 240 25 kg 100 kg A 12 Charges, bursting, plastics bonded 1.1D UN0457 1.1D None 62 None Forbidden Forbidden 03 25 Charges, bursting, plastics bonded 1.2D UN0458 1.2D None 62 None Forbidden Forbidden 03 25 Charges, bursting, plastics bonded 1.4D UN0459 1.4D None 62 None Forbidden 75 kg 02 25 Charges, bursting, plastics bonded 1.4S UN0460 1.4S 347 None 62 None 25 kg 100 kg 01 25 Charges, demolition 1.1D UN0048 1.1D None 62 62 Forbidden Forbidden 03

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

ureau of Standards Handbook 69, “Maximum Permissible Body Burdens and Maximum Permissible Concentrations of Radionuclides in Air and in Water for Occupational Exposure,” August 19631 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-210-10, “Low Impact Development,” July 1, 2015, as amended Unified Facilities Criteria 3-230-01, “Water Storage, Distribution, and Transmission,” November 1, 2012, as amended 1 Available at https://www.orau.org/ptp/Library/NBS/NBS%2069.pdf DoDM 4715.05-V3, June 29, 2020 References 82 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-230-02, “Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems,” July 10, 2001 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-230-03, “Water Treatment,” November 1, 2012 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-240-01, “Wastewater Collection,” November 1, 2012, as amended Unified Facilities Criteria 3-240

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

ureau of Standards Handbook 69, “Maximum Permissible Body Burdens and Maximum Permissible Concentrations of Radionuclides in Air and in Water for Occupational Exposure,” August 19631 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-210-10, “Low Impact Development,” July 1, 2015, as amended Unified Facilities Criteria 3-230-01, “Water Storage, Distribution, and Transmission,” November 1, 2012, as amended 1 Available at https://www.orau.org/ptp/Library/NBS/NBS%2069.pdf DoDM 4715.05-V3, June 29, 2020 References 82 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-230-02, “Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems,” July 10, 2001 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-230-03, “Water Treatment,” November 1, 2012 Unified Facilities Criteria 3-240-01, “Wastewater Collection,” November 1, 2012, as amended Unified Facilities Criteria 3-240

UFM 3-460-03 as of 2026-03-09 · official source ↗

tened by fluid seepage must be replaced. Monthly OM OM OM C. Check for coupling slippage. Replace hose that shows signs of coupling slippage. Quarterly SM OM SM D. Conduct test of fuel hose electrical resistivity using an electrostatic meter in accordance with NFPA 77 & API 2003. Annually SM SM SM Offloading Fuel Hoses (Sections 3-9.2) Offloading Fuel Hoses A. Visually inspect hoses for cracks brittle surface coatings, exposed wire braids, exposed reinforcement, flattening, kinks, and bulges or soft spots which Weekly OM OM OM UFM 3-460-03 9 March 2026 240 ITEM PARAGRAPH FREQUENCY Army Navy/ USMC Air Force might indicate broken or displaced reinforcement. B. Check flanged and threaded connections for leaks and inspect hose couplers for fluid seepage by pushing at the base of the coupling w

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