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Homeowners Handbook - The Department of Disaster Management

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To avoid Fire Hazards:Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool. Fuelspilled on hot engine parts could ignite.Always store fuel outside of living areas in properly labeled, nonglasscontainers.Store fuel away from any fuel-burning appliance.5.5.2.2 Water SafetyThe Safest way to store water in your CisternClean guttering of rotting leaves and other organic matterregularly.Clean or replace fitter on inlet pipeline in accordance withmanufacturer's recommendations.On a quarterly basis take sample of water to the Water andSewerage Department for analysis. Refer the result to theEnvironment Health Division and follow theirrecommendations (Analysis fee - $25.00) (Verify thisinformation)The Safest way to treat water in your CisternVerify whether or not the water is actually contaminated byhaving it tested at the Water Sewerage DepartmentIf treatment is required have them fax the results to theEnvironmental Health Division and contact the departmentto make the necessary arrangements.Water will be treated according to World HealthOrganization (WHO) standards using Sodium Hypochlorite(Granular Chlorine).Treatment is administrated according to the volume of waterin the cistern at the time of treatment; therefore thedimensions of the cistern must be attained along with theliquid depth of water in the cistern.Water shouldn't be used until 12 hours after chlorine hasbeen administeredHow to obtain potable waterMake application on the prescribed forms, which areavailable at the Water and Sewerage Department offices inBaugher's Bay. Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke.Where should your water meter be located on site?The Meter is the property of the Water and SewerageDepartment and should be located at the boundary line ofyour property.86

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