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47Processes to be included in QAPs for suppliers other than private water suppliers or water carters
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#### 47 Processes to be included in QAPs for suppliers other than private water suppliers or water carters
47 Processes to be included in QAPs for suppliers other than private water suppliers or water carters
> A QAP of a supplier of drinking water who is not a private water supplier or water carter must include processes to deal with the following—
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> > (a) the drinking water supply system, including the following—
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> > > (i) managing critical control points and recording non-compliance with critical control points,
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> > > (ii) operational monitoring and correction of the drinking water supply system,
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> > > (iii) procurement, delivery and testing of chemicals and equipment used in relation to the drinking water supply system,
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> > > (iv) primary disinfection and recording of primary disinfection conditions, including recording of the concentration and contact time of the disinfectant and the temperature and pH level of the water,
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> > > (v) calibration, operation and maintenance of critical treatment equipment,
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> > (b) verifying the quality of the drinking water, including the following—
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> > > (i) a comprehensive program for monitoring the drinking water supply distribution system,
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> > > (ii) procedures to review and respond to results from monitoring the drinking water supply distribution system,
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> > (c) managing incidents and emergencies in relation to the quality of the drinking water, including the following—
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> > > (i) a process to notify the Secretary of incidents in relation to the drinking water quality,
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> > > (ii) identification of the types of incidents and emergencies that may occur and would require management,
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> > > (iii) procedures, including communication procedures, to be followed if there is an incident or emergency,
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> > > (iv) procedures for the control of document versions,
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> > > (v) the contact details of the individuals who should be contacted if there is an incident or emergency in relation to the quality of the drinking water and the location of the contact details.