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Tips & Insights to Prepare for Sanitary Survey Inspections
(TIPSSI) What to expect What to have on hand What to check
For Florida’s Water SectorIn coordination with FRWA and FDEP
Updated 1/11
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Sanitary Survey Form
Standard Info~Current Facility ID
Capacity, etc.,
~Well Construction~Treatment Process~Storage Data~Distribution System
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Paper Work (part 1…) Well Construction Information Cross Connection Control Plan. Bacteriological Sampling Plan System Diagrams
Flow Plans, Schematics, etc.)
MORs, Sampling Data Submittals DEP Notices, Correspondence, etc.
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Paper Work (part 2…) Uni- Directional Flushing Program Pump Specifications Valve Maintenance / Exercising Plan Tank Inspection Report
Signed, Sealed by a P.E. Within Last 5 Years
Auxiliary Power Plan Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
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Annual Flow Data
Flows rates determine if appropriate pumping capacity, storage capacity and auxiliary power requirements are being met.
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O & M Log BooksLog books must be maintained at the treatment plant and current to the most recent visit.
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Wells
Housekeeping
Needed
All wells should be equipped with a well casing vent. In cases with no vent the disinfection port may be converted to act as a vent.
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Flow Meters
Flow meters must be checked periodically for accuracy.
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Piping• All piping must be screened (especially dump lines, overflow pipes, vents, etc.) and , labeled & color-coded (ex.: reuse = purple).
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Lime Hoppers
Lime hoppers should be covered. The rooms should be kept clean. A ventilating fan is recommended.
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Additives/Lubricants
Oil -lubed pumps must utilize food grade oils.
NSF Standard 60 Approved (or equivalent).
Hypo chlorination systems must use NSF 60 approved chlorine.
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Maintenance
Clean, well- maintained facilities let the inspector know you share their dedication to providing safe drinking water.
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Safety Be sure sources of contamination are not stored in close proximity to wells.
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Safety
Prevent unauthorized entry. Consider fences, locked doors, gates, alarms, etc.
Open windows at a well house encourage unwanted visitors.
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Safety
If fencing is not an option, other forms of well protection are available.
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Safety Devices
SCBA* is required at all Gas Chlorination Facilities.
…MUST be inspected often (according to NIOSH guidelines).
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Chlorine Rooms
Chlorine rooms must be designed to meet
Ten State Standards
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Chlorine Rooms
Open drains in gas chlorine rooms are not acceptable (why not?).
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Chlorine Rooms
All gas cylinders should be properly secured to a wall…
And kept out of direct sunlight.
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Chlorine Rooms Hypochlorination
tanks must meet with ANSI / NSF 60 standards.
All openings must be protected and the tank kept out of direct sunlight.
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Chlorine Rooms Exhaust vents
must not discharge near entrances.
Chlorine vents must be low …preferably as far as possible from entrances.
Chlorine Rooms
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Plants Labeling of all
equipment and piping gets extra points from the inspector.
Operating Pressures and chemical feed rates will be noted.
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Alarms Chlorine alarms must be
fully operational at all times;
Must be tested frequently to insure proper working condition.
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Elevated Storage Tanks
Overflows should be brought down to 12” to 24” above ground level
Discharge should be to a splash plate
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Elevated Storage Tanks
Storage tanks with elevated overflow outlets must have both a flapper valve and a screen.
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Elevated Storage Tanks
Some systems become creative in meeting certain requirements. This may not work as well as intended.
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Storage Tanks All vents must be
properly screened to help prevent contamination.
Tanks should be kept in good condition w/a proper pressure release valve.
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Concerns noted on Report:
“DEFICIENCY 1: Storage tank protectionPipe inlet openings should be sealed from rainwater.
RULE REFERENCE: 62‑555.330(3) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to
Ten State Standards: finished water structures shall have suitable watertight roofs which exclude birds, animals, insects, and excessive dust.Please correct by August 31, 2011.”
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Site Review
Surrounding areas are noted for possible sources of contamination.
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TestingChlorine and pH readings will be conducted during the survey. Proper testing equipment must be on-hand and properly maintained.
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Storage Tanks
Some pictures need
no explanation.