Civil Engineering Reference
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sampling and changes in law. The water quality monitoring procedures should be
adjusted to reflect current system regulatory requirements. At a minimum, the proce-
dures should:
List the types of samples and tests that must be completed
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List what water quality parameters have compliance standards that must be met
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Describe the location where each sample is to be collected
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List the schedule of when each sample should be collected
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Describe handling and / or testing procedures or where outside tested samples
should be sent for testing
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Describe follow-up testing in the event of test results that exceed limits or indicate
a public health concern
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Reference the emergency response procedures in the event of test results indicat-
ing a public health concern
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The monitoring procedures should also summarize future anticipated changes in mon-
itoring requirements as a result either of waivers or of changing regulations.
Cross-Connection Control
State and local health agencies generally require that each water purveyor implement
a cross-connection control program to cover equipment standards, installation, and
testing of cross-connection control devices. The AWWA publication
Recommended
Practice for Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control
6
is a standard cross-
connection control reference.
Records and Filing
As part of the O&M summary, a water system should document its procedures for
preparing, filing, and submitting records. This part of the report should specify (1) the
records that should be kept, (2) paper and computer record file locations, (3) computer
record backup procedures, (4) how long each type of record should be kept, and
(5) the necessary procedures for submitting compliance information to regulatory agen-
cies.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The appendix of the water plan should contain any other supporting documents. For
example, it might make reference to the standard construction specifications the water
system has adopted. These standard specifications may reference adopted industry
standards, such as those published by AWWA or the American Public Works Asso-
ciation, as well as other state and local utility standards. Local standard policies for
development by outside parties should also be summarized and referenced.
In addition, some states may require an environmental review or checklist before
the water plan can be approved. If necessary, this document may be included in the
appendix.
