Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R309. Environmental Quality, Drinking Water |
R309-525. Facility Design and Operation: Conventional Surface Water Treatment |
R309-525-10. Presedimentation
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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.
(1) Presedimentation basins shall be equipped for efficient sludge removal.
(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) Provisions for bypassing presedimentation basins shall be included.