Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Water …

1 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver. July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc. and the NY State Department of HealthPage 1 of 13 General system InformationPWS NamePWSID# NY _____SOPs Prepared byDate preparedSOPs Updated byDate UpdatedStreet address ofsystemNumber ofserviceconnectionsTownNumber ofpeople servedZip codeSource type(GW, SW,GWUDI)CountyTotal sourcecapacity (gpm)CommentsSystem NotesTips on Using this SOP TemplateThis SOP template is available in MS Word format (doc) or in Portable Document Format (pdf) The MS Word template entry spaces will expand as needed to accept your information.

2 The MS Word template can be easily modified with added rows to meet your needs. The PDF format is not easily modified, but can be printed with the Adobe Reader software, available free this SOP template in MS Word (instructions work for MS Word 2003 and older) To delete a row, place the cursor in the row you want to delete. From the pull-down menu at the top of the page select: Table Delete Rows. To add a row, place the cursor in the row below where you want a new row, then select: Table Insert Rowor place the cursor in the last field of the table (bottom-right) and hit the tab key.

3 To delete an unneeded table, highlight the entire table and hit - Delete To add a whole new table, locate your cursor where you want it added. From the pull-down menu at the top of the page select:Table Insert Table enter the number of columns and rows you need - Choose OK. Alternately, you can cut and paste anexisting table at this location and then modify it as needed. Post your completed template or individual pages where convenient to use and accessible to all operators. Update the template when needed for new equipment, changes in system operation, contact info, etc.

4 Consider laminating pages that are posted in humid areas or around SOPs will help provide consistent, effective practices by system operators and allow unfamiliar operators to provide help ifneeded. The SOPs may not cover all regulatory requirements of the State Sanitary Code (10 NYCRR SubPart 5-1) and should not berelied on for this Operating Procedure (SOP) Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver. July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc. and the NY State Department of HealthPage 2 of 13 Contact InformationNamePrimary PhoneNumberEmergencyPhone NumberEmailOwnerOwners Rep orManagerOperator inChargeAssistant OperatorHealth DeptContactHealth Dept AfterHoursWater Testing LabWater Testing LabChlorine SupplierChemical SupplierEquipment VendorEquipment VendorPump SupplierPlumberExcavatorElectricianPower CompanyWater HaulerEngineerNYRWA CircuitRiderNYSDEC 24/7 SpillReporting Hotline(800) 457-7362 SEMO 24/7 Emergency(518) 292-2200 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

5 Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver. July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc. and the NY State Department of HealthPage 3 of 13 Sources Groundwater and GWUDIS ource Name and LocationWelltype,spring,or othersourceWell depth (ft)Safe yield(gpm)Pump rate(gpm)Pump setdepth (ft)Pump Make,Model & HPSourceuse(primary,auxiliary,emerg.)Sys tem PumpsPump Name, LocationPump Make,Model & HPPumpRate(gpm)Comments (pump control method, etc.) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver.

6 July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc. and the NY State Department of HealthPage 4 of 13 Treatment - Liquid Chlorine (hypochlorite)Undiluted strength(5%, , etc.)Target chlorine residualat entry point to system (ppm)Day tank capacity(gal)Chlorine to watermix ratioPump make and modelMaximum pump rate(gpm or gph)Day tank fillinginstructionsTypical pump speedand stroke settingsMSDSMSDS sheet posted where chemical is stored and used and copy is attached hereChemical suppliername and contactinformationCommentsStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver.

7 July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc. and the NY State Department of HealthPage 5 of 13 StorageStorage Tank Name,LocationPressure orAtmosphericStorage(gal)Comments ( Operating levels, cleaningmethods, frequency, etc.) Operating PressuresLowHighCommentsSystem pressuresettings (psi)Distribution SystemType of PipeDistribution mainsize(s)Service connectionshut-off locationsNumber of mainvalvesValve Name or #LocationShuts off what areaStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver.

8 July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc. and the NY State Department of HealthPage 6 of 13 Sample SitesDescriptionLocation/Address/Residen t NameChlorineTotalColiformDisinfectionByp roductsLead &CopperOtherRaw Water " "Entry Point " "DistributionBack-Up PowerOnsite Generator -make, model,elec capacity, fueltype, fuel storageOffsite Generator -capacity, source,contact info,transportationPower Transfer -transfer switch type,location, step by stepproceduresExercise scheduleand proceduresStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)

9 Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver. July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc. and the NY State Department of HealthPage 7 of 13 Treatment - Other Chemical ( corrosion control)Chemical nameCommercial productstrength (pH, %, etc.)Reason for useTarget residual andsample locationDay tank capacity(gal)Day tank mix ratioPump make andmodelMaximum pump rate(gpm or gph)Day tank fillinginstructionsTypical pump speedand stroke settingsMSDSMSDS sheet posted where chemical is stored and used and copy is attached hereChemicalsupplier nameand contactinformationCommentsStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver.

10 July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc. and the NY State Department of HealthPage 8 of 13 Treatment - Ultraviolet DisinfectionMake and ModelDesign flow rate(gpm)Target intensitymeter reading (%)Quartz sleevecleaning frequencySpare parts available( quartz sleeve,bulb, and o-rings)Describe cleaning &bulb replacementproceduresService name andcontact informationCommentsStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) Water system Name _____Small system Template for Standard Operating procedures - ver. July 2009A self assistance tool developed by NY Rural Water Assoc.