Water Quality Assessment

Policy

Water used for drinking, hand washing, and on harvested crops is potable. Potable water is available to all workers. The quality of water used for chemical applications and irrigation is assessed and is known to be adequate for its intended use. All water sources are tested for generic E.coli and the results are quantified. Depending on the source and the use, the frequency of testing will vary. Annual municipal water test results can be found here.

Procedure:

1. Contact the lab that will be testing the water. Note any requirements the lab may have for testing water quality (i.e.: amount to sample, temperature of sample, age of sample, etc.).
2. Send sample to the lab.
3. Retrieve results from the lab. Determine if the results are within the accepted range. Record results in the Water Quality Assessment Log.
4. If unacceptable, perform an observational review of the water source area to see if there are any obvious problems or situations that can be mitigated. Record observations in the Water Quality Assessment Log.
5. Take recommended actions to mitigate contamination and retest as needed. Record any mitigation actions and subsequent water test results in the Water Quality Assessment Log.