Pump Facilities Sample Clauses

Pump Facilities. Pump facilities are typically electric pump installations. Pumps are mounted on permanent structures with a suction pipe extending into the drainage ditch. Pumps are typically set to function on a remotely activated basis dependant upon water level in the ditch. Typical maintenance includes routine mechanical servicing of a pump and its electrical connections, as well as removal of any accumulated debris that may prevent or interfere with normal operation.

Pump Facilities. Pumping facilities are essential to many water systems and especially those with large distribution systems. They provide the means for moving water from one section of the distribution system to another via storage tanks. Without pumping facilities to maintain adequate tank levels, water quality could become compromised if pressures fluctuate radically or drop below 20 psi. Evaluation will include pump facility capacity (with largest pump out of service), condition, chemical addition (if any), and security. Quality control is important in any industry that produces a product. A water system’s product is potable water. Improperly treated water can directly impact public health, so it is vital that a water system closely monitor its water quality. To ensure that the system is supplying water that meets or exceeds standards, the inspector will review all records submitted to the Department, all chemical monitoring within the past several years, verify that correct water quality data is being submitted to the Department (comparison of monthly reports with daily logs), and ensure that correct testing procedures are being followed by the system’s certified operator. Water system management has a major effect on water system performance. Management provides direction for the system, sets specific quality goals and ensures adequate funding and support is available to enable the system to provide safe, reliable drinking water. This element focuses on water system management and operation. The inspector will review system funding, goals set by management, staffing requirements/staffing needs, O&M documents and SOP’s to be used by system operators. As applicable to the PWS classification of your water system, the inspector will determine if the system has a certified operator to run the water system. Are enough operators available and do they have the proper operator classification for the type of system you operate? These eight elements, when combined, form the basis of the Sanitary Survey. When the Sanitary Survey is completed the system will be provided with a letter which details the results of the Sanitary Survey listing deficiencies and recommendations. If necessary, the inspector may schedule a follow-up visit to ensure that the system is properly correcting the deficiencies. To learn about performing a sanitary survery, you can take a training course through the Montana Water Center (go to xxxx://xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/training/ssf/default.htm). Or take a look at...