(QMS) Operational Plan - Haldimand County

Corporation of Haldimand County Quality Management System (QMS) Operational Plan
Element 16. Sampling, Testing and Monitoring
QMS Procedure No. 11
Sampling, Testing and Monitoring
Reviewed: 01-Feb-13 Revision 3 Created: 15-Jan-09
1. Purpose:
To describe the procedure for sampling, testing and monitoring for process control
and finished drinking water.
2. Scope:
This procedure applies to sampling, testing and monitoring activities that take place
both upstream and within the County’s waterworks distribution systems. It
identifies the County’s interaction with contracted Operating Authority, Veolia
Water Canada and with the City of Hamilton.
3. Definitions:
N/A
4. Procedure:
All sampling, monitoring and testing has been identified under Haldimand County’s,
Environmental Services Division Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
SOP # ES-WD-01: Water Distribution System Sampling Requirements
SOP # ES-WD-02: Method for Obtaining a Bacteriological Drinking Water Sample for
Analysis from Haldimand County Water Distribution System.
SOP # ES-WD-03: Method for Obtaining a Bacteriological Drinking Water Re- Sample
for Analysis from Haldimand County Water Distribution System.
SOP # ES-WD-04: Distribution Drinking Water Adverse Sample Notification Initiated
By Accredited Laboratory.
SOP # ES-WD-05: Distribution Drinking Water Adverse Sample Notification Initiated
By County Water & Wastewater Operations Staff.
All analytical results from laboratory reports are maintained as per QMS Procedure
No. 02 – Document & Records Control.
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