06CV666 Rural Water Supply and Sanitation syllabus for CV


Part A
Unit-1 RURAL WATER SUPPLY 6 hours

Introduction: Need for a protected water supply, investigation and selection of water sources, water borne diseases, protection of well waters, drinking water quality standards.

Unit-2 Types of pumps 6 hours

Types of pumps, supply systems viz., BWS MWS, PWS, water treatment methods – disinfection, deflouridation, hardness and iron removal, ground water contamination and control.

Unit-3 RURAL SANITATION 8 hours

Conservancy, public latrine, concept of Eco-sanitation, trenching and composting methods, Two pit latrines, aqua privy, W.C, septic tank, soak pit.

Unit-4 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS 3 hours

Storm water and sullage disposal, rain water harvesting and uses.

Part B
Unit-5 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 4 hours

Terminology, classifications, methods of communication, general methods of control.

Unit-6 REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL 10 hours

Garbage, ash, rubbish, collection methods, transportation, disposal – salvaging, dumping, controlled tipping, incineration, composting, dung disposal – digester, biogas plant.

Unit-7 MILK SANITATION 9 hours

Essentials, test for milk quality, pasteurization, quality control, cattle borne diseases, planning for a cow shed.

Unit-8 INSECT CONTROL 6 hours

House fly and mosquito – life cycle, diseases, transmission and control measures.

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