Water Systems Management
Water system operators must adhere to regulatory requirements and assure that the water supply is safe for human consumption. The systems must be free from bacteria and deliver water that does not contain man-made or naturally occurring contaminates and pollutants. Municipal, state, and federal agencies strictly regulate water systems for water quality and usually track routine testing through chemical monitoring schedules that clearly define the testing requirements for the specific water supply.
Typical testing includes bacteriological, nitrate, and arsenic. Treatment of water usually requires a water profile for proper removal of excess constituents affecting water quality. These tests usually include hardness: iron and manganese, pH, specific conductance, nitrates and arsenic.
More extensive testing may be required to certify new systems and may include specific scans for pollutants, contaminants, and other health hazards found in local supply areas.
Periodic testing, as mandated by regulation, may include: general mineral, inorganic chemicals, and general physical conditions affecting water.