1. (1) Presedimentation basins shall be equipped for efficient sludge removal.
2. (2) Incoming water shall be dispersed across the full width of the line of travel as efficiently as practical. Short-circuiting shall be minimized.
3. (3) Provisions for bypassing presedimentation basins shall be included.

Waters containing, heavy grit, sand, gravel, leaves, debris, or a large volume of sediments may require pretreatment, usually sedimentation, with or without the addition of coagulation chemicals.

KEY: drinking water, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration

Date of Last Change: August 28, 2013

Notice of Continuation: February 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-4-104