AWWA DSS69156

This powerpoint presentation begins by presenting the study goal and objective that includes the following: to develop standard operating procedures dealing with positives of total coliform and E. coli; and, to discuss the general elements of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and how it relates to the Total Coliform Rule, and the City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities in particular. Topics presented include the following: purposes of SOPs; developing elements of a SOP; use and support of a SOP; events following a positive test; notification of customers and stakeholders; water quality/laboratory follow-up; evaluate in-house activities; and, premise plumbing investigation. Includes figures.