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THE IMPORTANCE OF SANITARY SURVEYS

THE IMPORTANCE OF SANITARY SURVEYS. by Mary L. Howell, Backflow Management Inc. A Sanitary Survey is an Inspection of:. Water System Facilities, Operations & Records. To Determine Conditions that may present a Public Health Risk. How often are “Routine” Surveys Conducted?.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SANITARY SURVEYS

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  1. THE IMPORTANCE OFSANITARY SURVEYS by Mary L. Howell, Backflow Management Inc.

  2. A Sanitary Survey is an Inspection of:

  3. Water System Facilities, Operations& Records

  4. To Determine Conditionsthat may present aPublic Health Risk

  5. How often are “Routine” Surveys Conducted?

  6. Be Prepared with Questions & Concerns

  7. The Eight Minimum Components ofSanitary Surveys

  8. 1. Planning & Management Documents

  9. 2. Distribution System & Status of Cross Connection Control Program

  10. 3. Source & Sanitary Control Area

  11. 4. Source Pumps & Pumping Facilities

  12. 5. Source Treatment Procedures & Equipment

  13. 6. Pressure Tanks

  14. 7. Finished Water Storage

  15. 8. Operator Certification Status

  16. Commonly Found Deficiencies

  17. Vents & Overflowsnot screened

  18. Old Tanks & PipesnotEliminated

  19. Improper Flushing & Disinfection after Construction or Repairs

  20. Poor Control of Sanitary Control Area

  21. Deficiencies of lastSanitary Surveynot corrected

  22. No Source Water Meter

  23. Poor Sampling Taps& Techniques

  24. Complete AnyRequired Corrections

  25. The Goal:Protect Public Health

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