50Planning to be included in QAPs for private water suppliers

50 Planning to be included in QAPs for private water suppliers

50 Planning to be included in QAPs for private water suppliers

(1) A QAP of a private water supplier must include planning for the following activities required to manage the drinking water supply system—

(a) inspections of the drinking water supply, including the following—

(i) identifying the items to be inspected such as the water source, tanks and distribution system,

(ii) the timing of, and persons who will conduct, the inspections,

(iii) the equipment or procedures required,

(b) maintenance of the drinking water supply, including the following—

(i) identifying the items to be maintained,

(ii) the timing of, and persons who will conduct, the maintenance,

(iii) the equipment or procedures required,

(c) monitoring of the quality of the drinking water, including the following—

(i) identifying the items to be monitored,

(ii) the timing and location of, and persons who will conduct, the monitoring,

(iii) the equipment or procedures required.

(2) A QAP of a private water supplier must include planning for the resolution of problems or emergencies in relation to the drinking water supply system, including identification of the following—

(a) possible problems or emergencies that may occur, such as a failed water quality test or a complaint by a customer,

(b) possible action that could be taken in response to problems or emergencies,

(c) ways in which to communicate with consumers when there is a problem or emergency,

(d) arrangements for alternate drinking water supplies when there is a problem or emergency.