Course Description: The objective of sanitary survey
training is to develop the capabilities of individuals to conduct
an effective and comprehensive review of a small public water
system. The training teaches inspectors to apply basic scientific
information and a working knowledge of the operation, maintenance,
management, and technology of a water system to identify sanitary
risks that may interrupt the multiple barriers of protection at
a water system. The training addresses the eight essential elements
of a sanitary survey as defined by the EPA/State Joint Guidance
on Sanitary Surveys and the interim enhanced surface water treatment
rule: water source; treatment; distribution system; finished water
storage; pumps, pump facilities and controls; monitoring, reporting
and data verification; water system management and operations;
and operator compliance with State requirements. The course includes
one or two field trips to water systems. Supplemental materials
(i.e., a Learner’s Guide, inspector field guides, and videotapes)
may be purchased to accompany the training.
Sponsored by: EPA Headquarters and EPA Region 6, Source
Water Protection Branch, Dallas, Texas.
Intended for: The sanitary survey training course is
designed for field staff responsible for inspecting and evaluating
small water systems for sanitary risks and compliance with the
Safe Drinking Water Act.
Duration: Course content is flexible. The complete course,
which addresses both surface water and ground water systems and
includes two field trips, is 3-1/2 days. The course can be shortened
to two days to focus only on surface water or ground water. It
can also be combined with the introductory PWSS course for a four-day
course. Finally, the source water or ground water courses may
be combined with the introductory PWSS course for a three-day
course.
Status: The course is offered as requested by States
or Regions. Training given by Region 6 costs approximately $4,000
(costs of the Learner’s Guide and videos are extra). The requesting
Region or State will need to cover the travel and per diem expenses
of the trainers. The full training course provided by the contractor,
which includes the supplemental materials, costs approximately
$10,000.
For More Information, Contact: Bill Davis at (214) 665-7536
or davis.williamh@epa.gov
to arrange for Region 6 to present the training in your State
or Region. Ken Hay at (202) 564-4619 or hay.ken@epa.gov
to arrange for a contractor to present the training in your State
or Region.
