Fact Sheets, Interpretations & Techniques

• Coliform Sampling Plan Template for Small Public Water Systems Serving Up to 1,000 Persons:  fillable MS Word -or- PDF
  
  • Updated sampling plan templates incorporate the source water monitoring requirements of the Groundwater Rule.
  • Source water monitoring requirements are effective for Groundwater Systems beginning December 1, 2009.
• Start-up Tips for Seasonal Groundwater Systems
  
  • Start-up Tips - Disinfection
  • Start-up Tips - To-do List
• Shock Chlorination for Storage Tank, Well, and Distribution System - Procedure and Volume Calculation
  
  
• Preparing For A Water System Survey: For Water System Operators (PDF)
• Preparing For Your Water Treatment Plant Inspection: For Water System Operators (PDF)
• Outstanding Performance
  
  
• Water System Type Flow Chart (PDF) - For determining your water system type
• Creating a Water System: Operations Manual (PDF)
• Pandemic Influenza and Water System Operations Guide (PDF)
  
  
• Guidelines for Hauling Drinking Water (PDF)
• Biologically Contaminated Water Supply Serving Licensed Food Service Facilities: Emergency Response Fact Sheet for Licensed Facilities (PDF)

Best Management Practices (BMPs)

• Cutting Into or Repairing Existing Water Mains (PDF)
• Disinfection or Filtration Treatment Interruptions (PDF)
• Service Outages Due to Reduced Pressure Events (PDF)