1. THE IMPORTANCE OF SANITARY 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 Conditions that may present a Public Health Risk

5. How often are “Routine” Surveys Conducted?

6. Be Prepared with Questions & Concerns

7. The Eight Minimum Components of Sanitary 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 & Overflows not screened

18. Old Tanks & Pipes not Eliminated

19. Improper Flushing & Disinfection after Construction or Repairs

20. Poor Control of Sanitary Control Area

21. Deficiencies of last Sanitary Survey not corrected

22. No Source Water Meter

23. Poor Sampling Taps & Techniques

24. Complete Any Required Corrections

25. The Goal: Protect Public Health