Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
702
Course Name
How to Conduct a Sanitary Survey of a Small Water System
Contact Hours
25.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Maryland Center for Environmental Training
Primary Contact
Rachel Pingitore
rpingitore@mcet.org
3019347519 Ext.
Website
Description
A sanitary survey is an on-site review of the water source, facilities, equipment, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of a public water system. The goal of this training is to assist state and federal regulatory staff in conducting comprehensive, technically sound sanitary surveys of small water systems. Course topics include: water regulations, sources, water treatment processes, pumps and pumping stations, cross connection, storage facilities, monitoring and lab testing, and utility management. Paricipants will utilize a comprehensive list of survey questions during a field exercise for groundwater and surface water supplied systems.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
*Update and overview on current changes and amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and their impact on water system operation.
* sanitary concerns regarding groundwater and surface sources.
*to-know information regarding physical and chemical water treatment processes, equipment operation and maintenance, and system management.
*The sanitary considerations related to types, applications, conditions, and operations and maintenance of pumps and pumping stations.
*Review of the components of a distribution system, flushing and maintenance schedules and procedures, pressure and cross connection control.
*Examine the laboratory monitoring and sampling procedures and description for the process and report content with and emphasis of the need for accurate and concise documentation.
Target Audience
Sanitary Survey Inspectors, State and Federal Regulatory Staff
Training Format
Classroom