Responding to problems with the water If I suspect the water is contaminated or receive a complaint: (check the box OR change the words to describe what you do) Check condition of tank, pipes and gutters Remove any contamination (e.g. dead bird) and repair access (e.g. hole in screen) Warn consumers to boil all drinking water (sign in each room and water outlets in public areas, or provide bottled water until problem is fixed) Talk to local council or Public Health Unit about actions Consider dosing tank with chlorine (refer to NSW Private Water Supply Guidelines) OTHER Other actions to protect water quality To manage chemical risks to water quality: (check the box OR change the words to describe what you do) Tanks, pipes and fittings are made of materials that will not contaminate water (for example, food grade materials or marked with AS/NZS4020, AS2070, AS/NZS4766, ATS5200.026 or WaterMark stamp. Check with plumbing supplier if not sure) Replace or cover (paint) all lead on the roof (flashings, lead washers, etc.) Consider testing water for lead after removing or covering lead sources Advise consumers to taps used for drinking for two to three minutes first thing in the morning” “Flush (water that has been standing can dissolve metals such as lead and copper from pipework) OTHER Contact list (needs to be kept up to date) Contact Name Contact details Public Health Unit 1300 066 055 For your local Public Health Unit refer to Local Council Plumber Tank Cleaner Electrician Plumbing supplies Bottled supplier Water Carter
Responding to problems with the water If I suspect the water is contaminated or receive a complaint: (check the box OR change the words to describe what you do) Check condition of tank, pipes and gutters Remove any contamination (e.g. dead bird) and repair access (e.g. hole in screen) Warn consumers to boil all drinking water (sign in each room and water outlets in public areas, or provide bottled water until problem is fixed) Talk to local council or Public Health Unit about actions Consider dosing tank with chlorine (refer to NSW Private Water Supply Guidelines) OTHER Other actions to protect water quality To manage chemical risks to water quality: (check the box OR change the words to describe what you do) Tanks, pipes and fittings are made of materials that will not contaminate water (for example, food grade materials or marked with AS/NZS4020, AS2070, AS/NZS4766, ATS5200.026 or WaterMark stamp. Check with plumbing supplier if not sure) Replace or cover (paint) all lead on the roof (flashings, lead washers, etc.) Consider testing water for lead after removing or covering lead sources Advise consumers to “Flush taps used for drinking for two to three minutes first thing in the morning” (water that has been standing can dissolve metals such as lead and copper from pipework) OTHER Contact list (needs to be kept up to date) Contact Name Contact details Public Health Unit For your local Public Health Unit refer to 1300 066 055 Local Council Plumber Tank Cleaner Electrician Plumbing supplies Bottled supplier Water Carter
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