Treatment Process | Control Measures |
Water Source | Regular inspection of the source and pipe fittings Locate boreholes far away from septic tanks, grave sites. Use of planning and environmental regulations to regulate potential water polluting developments Flood prevention around the water source Control of sewage effluents |
Raw Water Storage | Regular washing and disinfection of the storage tanks Use of PVC tanks in place of stainless tanks |
Sand and Carbon Filter | Increase frequency of media and filter inspection Backwashing should be done regularly Change procedure for backwash cycles Proper staff training |
Reverse Osmosis | Change pre-treatment processes to produce water that complies with membrane specifications. Manual checks on the finished water quality directly after flushing the membrane |
Treated Water Storage | Regular washing and disinfection |
Micro Filters | Change filters when due Make sure the filter is fitted the correct way round Ensure that filter housing is disinfected during filter installation, and flush to remove residual disinfectant |
UV Steriliser | Link UV sensor to alarm to show when UV is faulty Regular replacement of UV lamp |