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Manitoba Best Practices Manual - Small Drinking Water Systems
Keewaytinook is committed to protecting public health and the environment.New regulations pursuant to The Drinking Water Safety Act, administered by the Office of Drinking Water, resulted in changes to the approval, licensing, monitoring, record-keeping and reporting requirements for drinking water systems in Manitoba. It is recognized that many small drinking water systems may not have the same level of access to technical services and resources as larger public water systems. This manual of best practices (a comprehensive, integrated and co-operative approach to continuous improvement of all facets of operations for delivering superior standards of performance) is to assist small drinking water systems with regulatory, management and operational challenges. The manual includes:

  • a summary of legislation, regulations and guidelines applicable to small water systems;
  • a description of general operating and maintenance requirements for source water development, pumping, treatment and distribution facilities; sampling and testing schedules; safety, seasonal use and emergency planning;
  • a description of best practices for various elements of a water system’s operation, including templates for record-keeping (metering data, water quality testing, routine O&M (Operations and Maintenance) tasks, repair notations, etc.);
  • a list of additional resources that owners and operators should consult for more detailed guidance on topics that are most relevant to their water systems.
    Download the best practices manual.
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