Chemical Storage: Is the storage area identified and include a description of how Ten States Standards 5.4.7.a fluoride chemicals will be stored? They should be isolated from other chemicals to prevent contamination. Monitoring Equipment: Are details provided regarding the fluoride analyzer Ten States Standards 5.4.7.f. equipment to be used by the operator? Will calibration standards be provided? CDC MMWR Vol 44 Will all maintenance and calibration instructions for the monitoring equipment be No. RR-13 included in the operation and maintenance manual? Cross-Connection Control: Are specifications included requiring any drain or 18 AAC 80.025 Ten States Standards overflow from the fluoride chemical feeder and storage tank to terminate at least six 5.1.6 inches or two pipe diameters, whichever is greater, above the overflow rim of the receiving sump, conduit, or waste receptacle? Disinfection Post-Install: Which specifications address disinfection of the 18 AAC 80.010(d)(2) components in contact with water before use? If AWWA Standard C653 is not specified, does the proposed method include adequate detail for the contractor to implement? Operator Certification: Has the engineer verified the system has an operator 18 AAC 80.007 18 AAC 74 certified in accordance with 18 AAC 74, Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Training? Fluoride cannot be added to a public water system at any time without an adequately certified operator. On-site Operator Training: Is contact information provided for the personnel or CDC MMWR Vol 44 No. RR-13:I.D.2 office that will train the operator on site a minimum of 6 hours in system specific fluoride operation, maintenance, safety, and emergency procedures? Proof of training conducted must be submitted with the request for final approval to operate. Start-up training must address: Information specific to the water plant and equipment Procedures on how to test finished water fluoride concentration Reporting requirements to the State Information on public health benefits of fluoride and the role of water plant personnel in providing those benefits
Chemical Storage: Is the storage area identified and include a description of how fluoride chemicals will be stored? They should be isolated from other chemicals to prevent contamination. Ten States Standards 5.4.7.a Monitoring Equipment: Are details provided regarding the fluoride analyzer equipment to be used by the operator? Will calibration standards be provided? Will all maintenance and calibration instructions for the monitoring equipment be included in the operation and maintenance manual? Ten States Standards 5.4.7.f. CDC MMWR Vol 44 No. RR-13 Cross-Connection Control: Are specifications included requiring any drain or overflow from the fluoride chemical feeder and storage tank to terminate at least six inches or two pipe diameters, whichever is greater, above the overflow rim of the receiving sump, conduit, or waste receptacle? 18 AAC 80.025 Ten States Standards 5.1.6 Disinfection Post-Install: Which specifications address disinfection of the components in contact with water before use? If AWWA Standard C653 is not specified, does the proposed method include adequate detail for the contractor to implement? 18 AAC 80.010(d)(2) Operator Certification: Has the engineer verified the system has an operator certified in accordance with 18 AAC 74, Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Training? Fluoride cannot be added to a public water system at any time without an adequately certified operator. 18 AAC 80.007 18 AAC 74 On-site Operator Training: Is contact information provided for the personnel or office that will train the operator on site a minimum of 6 hours in system specific fluoride operation, maintenance, safety, and emergency procedures? Proof of training conducted must be submitted with the request for final approval to operate. Start-up training must address: Information specific to the water plant and equipment Procedures on how to test finished water fluoride concentration Reporting requirements to the State Information on public health benefits of fluoride and the role of water plant personnel in providing those benefits CDC MMWR Vol 44 No. RR-13:I.D.2
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