Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA187   19996-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ABA187 19996-20086 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Private Water and Waste Disposal Systems
Locations for wells, septic systems and leach fields. Types of pumps for water well installation. Installation and operation of water pumps. Types of private sewage systems. Layout of sewage systems according to state local codes and requirements. Performance of percolation tests. Installation of water disposal systems. Open, inspect and clean septic tanks.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA187   19996-20086 Private Water and Waste Disposal Systems
1. Identify good locations for wells, septic systems, and leach fields. (I)
2. Determine the type of pump necessary for a specific water well installation. (II)
3. Explain the installation and operation of specific types of water pumps, water supply lines and water storage tanks. (III)
4. Describe and install specific types of private sewage systems. (IV)
5. Plan and layout a private sewage system according to state local codes and requirements. (V)
6. Perform water percolation tests. (VI)
7. Demonstrate the procedures for opening inspecting, and cleaning septic tanks. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ABA187   19996-20086 Private Water and Waste Disposal Systems
    I. Location
        A. Wells
        B. Septic systems
        C. Leach fields
      II. Pump Selection
          A. Types
          B. Sizes
          C. Height, rate and distance water needs to travel
        III. Installation and Operation
            A. Pumps
              1. shallow well jet pump
              2. deep well jet pump
              3. submersible pump
            B. Water Supply Lines
            C. Water Storage Tanks
          IV. Sewage and Waste Disposal Systems
              A. Types
                1. conventional septic tank-soil absorption system
                2. aeration waste treatment
                3. organic waste treatment
                4. closed systems
              B. Installation
                1. septic tanks
                2. leach fields
            V. Plan and Layout Private Sewage Systems
                A. State Local Codes
                B. Requirements
              VI. Percolation Tests
                  A. Dig holes
                  B. Roughen sides to absorb water
                  C. Remove loose dirt
                  D. Add two inches of sand or gravel
                  E. Run water into each hole
                  F. Regulate the water level
                  G. Measure the drop in water over a 30 minute period
                  H. Multiply the number of inches dropped
                  I. Average all the holes drop per hour
                VII. Septic Tank Procedures
                    A. Open
                    B. Inspect
                    C. Clean
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