Checklist 2: Water Treatment
1. Raw Water Analysis
☐ Raw water analyzed
The chemical, physical, and microbiological characteristics of the raw water must be fully assessed to determine treatment requirements and identify potential risks.
2. Treatment Objectives
☐ Treatment objectives defined
Clear performance targets must be established, including required drinking water quality, regulatory compliance, and operational goals such as taste, safety, and stability.
3. Technology Selection
☐ Treatment technology selected
Appropriate treatment processes must be selected based on raw water quality, flow rates, operational complexity, energy demand, and long-term reliability.
4. Hygiene Concept
☐ Hygiene concept established
A hygienic design concept must be implemented to prevent contamination during treatment, including safe handling, clean design, and controlled operational zones.
5. Disinfection Strategy
☐ Disinfection included
A reliable disinfection step must be integrated to ensure microbial safety, using methods such as UV, chlorination, or other suitable processes depending on system design.
6. Monitoring Systems
☐ Monitoring systems installed
Continuous or regular monitoring systems must be installed to control key parameters and ensure stable treatment performance over time.
7. Maintenance Planning
☐ Maintenance planned
A structured maintenance program must be defined for all treatment components to ensure reliability, efficiency, and long service life.
8. Operator Training
☐ Operators trained
Operators must be trained in system operation, safety procedures, monitoring tasks, and emergency handling to ensure correct and consistent operation.