Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor water distribution point
- Routine monitoring of water storage and distribution points is performed to assess standard of safe water handling practices
- Field water testing is performed to ascertain the quality of water
- Samples of water are obtained and processed for testing in a laboratory, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Information gathered during monitoring is collected and interpreted against national standards for drinking water quality
- General assessment is made of local water handling practices and reported to relevant personnel, including recommendations for improving water safety
- Water contamination is reported to relevant personnel and immediate action is taken to restrict the use of contaminated water
- Monitor water storage and distribution equipment
- Local system for cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment is reviewed to ensure it conforms with organisational policies and procedures
- Advice on cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment is provided
- System for regular water storage and distribution equipment survey is established to ensure continued compliance with organisational policies and procedures
- Equipment suspected to be contaminated or not approved for water storage and distribution is reported to relevant personnel and immediate action is taken to restrict further use