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Sanitary Survey Field References

The purpose of a sanitary survey is to review a public water system (PWS) source, facilities, equipment, operation and maintenance to evaluate the adequacy of these elements for producing and distributing safe drinking water. These elements provide multiple barriers for the protection of public water supplies.

Below are resources for conducting a sanitary survey.

Sanitary Survey Field Reference: For Use When Conducting a Sanitary Survey of a Small Water System (pdf) (5.55 MB, August 2019, EPA 816-R-17-002)
How to Conduct a Sanitary Survey of Drinking Water Systems (pdf) (5.91 MB, August 2019, EPA 816-R-17-001)

Sanitary Survey Field References

Drinking Water Requirements for States and Public Water Systems