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
• Shutdown Tips for Seasonal Groundwater Systems
• Shock Chlorination for Storage Tank, Well, and Distribution System - Procedure and Volume Calculation
• Search for drinking water treatment chemicals that are certified by National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International
  
  
• Water System Surveys and Inspections:
  
  • 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)
• Written Protocol for Operators:  MS Word -or- 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)

Developed and prepared by the Drinking Water Advisory Committee (DWAC), these guidelines describe best practices for water systems and water suppliers. Systems and suppliers are encouraged to incorporate these BMPs into their routine operations.

• Cutting Into or Repairing Existing Water Mains (pdf)
• Disinfection or Filtration Treatment Interruptions (pdf)
• Service Outages Due to Reduced Pressure Events (pdf)
• Draft BMPs for Harmful Algae Blooms can be found on the Algae Resources page.