THE IMPORTANCE OF SANITARY SURVEYS

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THE IMPORTANCE OFSANITARY SURVEYS

• by Mary L. Howell,
• Backflow Management Inc.

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A Sanitary Survey is an Inspection of
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Water System Facilities, Operations Records
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To Determine Conditionsthat may present aPublic
Health Risk
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How often are Routine Surveys Conducted?
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Be Prepared with Questions Concerns
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The Eight Minimum Components ofSanitary Surveys
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1. Planning Management Documents
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2. Distribution System Status of Cross
Connection Control Program
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3. Source Sanitary Control Area
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4. Source Pumps Pumping Facilities
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5. Source Treatment Procedures Equipment
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6. Pressure Tanks
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7. Finished Water Storage
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8. Operator Certification Status
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Commonly Found Deficiencies
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Vents Overflowsnot screened
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Old Tanks PipesnotEliminated
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Improper Flushing Disinfection after
Construction or Repairs
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Poor Control of Sanitary Control Area
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Deficiencies of lastSanitary Surveynot corrected
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No Source Water Meter
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Poor Sampling Taps Techniques
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Complete AnyRequired Corrections
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The GoalProtect Public Health