System inspections are conducted to inspect new system construction, when a violation is suspected, or as a follow-up inspection to check violations cited during a sanitary survey.

A sanitary survey is an on-site evaluation of either a SWDA or Chapter 64 E-8, F. A. C., water system's capacity to produce and distribute potable water. Permitted Chapter 64-8, F. A. C., water systems require an annual sanitary survey. A sanitary survey evaluates:

1. The water source location:

• the casing depth, age, and condition

• whether the lower casing is in sand or rock

• if the annular space is sealed

• the condition of the concrete apron

• if the upper well seal is water-tight

2. Potential contaminant sources:

• OSTDS

• sewage treatment plants and spray fields

• farms and animal holding lots

• petroleum or hazardous chemical or waste facilities

• dumps or landfills

• pesticide or fertilizer application sites

• sink holes and improperly abandoned wells

• cross-connections

3. System construction, operation, maintenance, treatment, and distribution:

• lines and tanks -- e.g., leaks, rust, water-logged tanks

• pumps

• chlorinator lines

• electrical connections

• remote pressure - - 20 psi at peak flow

• security and accessibility of equipment

4. Population served and consumption uses.

• What is the population served and vulnerability -- immunity deficient, infants, elderly, non-English-speaking, illiterate, institutionalized?

• monitoring compliance

• recorded complaints

Systems in operation in 1992 or in prior years may meet less stringent requirements than those constructed since that time. The survey must state required corrective actions for deficiencies noted during the survey and the date by which the corrections must be made.

Chapter 64 E-8, F. A. C., sanitary surveys are recorded DH form 4020. Conducting a sanitary survey also provides a good opportunity to complete the Water System Data Sheet, DH form 4113, if one is not already on file.