Lake and pond pollution C2 Implications
Safe water, in sufficient amounts, is strategically and tactically important to Army
operations. Water that is not properly treated can spread diseases. The control of and
access to water is critical for drinking, sanitation, construction, vehicle operation, and
other military operations. Military planners are concerned with areas with the highest
possibilities for locating usable ground water. They must consider all feasible sources and
methods for developing sources when making plans for water supply. Quantity and
quality are important considerations. Terrain analysts can use the methods and systems
available to locate both surface and subsurface water resources.
Generally, the quality of water in large lakes is excellent, with the purity increasing with
the distance from the shore. Very shallow lakes and small ponds are usually polluted.
FM 5-33 US Army Field Manual, Terrain Analysis, p. 1-11