Navigating the complexities of ensuring public water systems (PWS) uphold the highest standards for water quality, the DEP Form 62-555.900(12) emerges as an instrumental blueprint. It meticulously outlines the steps required for sampling plans related to lead and copper tap samples and water quality parameters, a testament to regulatory diligence in safeguarding public health. Central to the form is a comprehensive categorization of PWS by size, ranging from small to large, further contextualized by the population served. This demographic segmentation underpins the required number of sampling sites, directly correlating with the scale of the water system in question. Additionally, the form delves into a records review, an essential process that involves scrutinizing existing plans, permits, and previous testing outcomes to pinpoint optimal sampling locations and assess the prevalence of lead service lines within the distribution system. It doesn't stop here; the form also guides the identification of interior plumbing materials and distribution components with potential lead content, ensuring nothing is overlooked. Following a meticulous materials survey, the form helps PWS formulate a targeted Lead and Copper Tap Sampling Plan and a Water Quality Parameter Sampling Plan, ensuring a holistic approach to managing water safety. Moreover, it places a premium on transparency and accountability, requiring an authoritative certification that attests to the accuracy and veracity of the information provided, underscoring the communal effort toward maintaining pristine water quality. This form isn’t just a document; it’s a detailed roadmap for responsible water system management, embodying the commitment to public health and safety.
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Form Name | Form 62 555 900 |
Form Length | 6 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 30 sec |
Other names | SFR, PWS, successively, WQP |
PWS SAMPLING PLAN FOR LEAD AND COPPER TAP SAMPLES AND WATER
QUALITY PARAMETERS
See page 6 for instructions.
I. General Information
Public Water System (PWS) Name:
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*The minimum number of tap sample sites for lead and copper (LC) and water quality parameter (WQP) distribution system sample sites is based on a system's population interval, which is selected from the table below. For the purposes of this form, the population served is the sum of the number of permanent residents and the number of additional
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LC Sites |
WQP Sites |
greater than 100,000 |
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10,001 to 50,000 |
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3,301 to 10,000 |
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101 to 500 |
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II. Records Review
Locate and review existing plans, drawings, and reports of the water system and also those kept by county or municipal building departments or code enforcement offices to identify available sampling sites and the total number of lead service lines in the distribution system.
A.Identification of Interior Plumbing Material Types
Identify
Required sources of review (check after review):
Plumbing or building codes.
Plumbing or building permits.
Contacts within the building department, municipal clerk's office, or State regulatory agencies for historical documentation of the service area development.
Review of drinking water sampling results, such as those from lead testing in schools.
Optional sources of review (check those utilized):
Interviews with building inspectors.
Survey of service area plumbers about when and where lead solder was used from 1983 to the present.
Survey of residents in the sections of the service area where lead pipe and/or copper pipe with lead solder is suspected to exist.
Interview of local contractors and developers.
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PWS SAMPLING PLAN FOR LEAD AND COPPER TAP SAMPLES AND WATER QUALITY
PARAMETERS
PWS Identification Number:
B.Identification of Lead Service Lines and Components with Lead Content
Identify the number and location of lead service lines and identify the location of water distribution system components that contain lead.
Required sources of review (check after review): Distribution system maps and record drawings.
Information collected on the presence of lead and copper as required under 40 CFR 141.42, Special Monitoring for Corrosivity Characteristics.
Capital improvement plans or master plans for distribution system development.
Current and historical standard operating procedures or operation and maintenance manuals for the type of materials used to install service connections.
Utility records, including meter installation records, customer complaint investigations, and other historical documents, that indicate or confirm the location of lead service connections.
Drinking water sampling results that indicate that a structure is susceptible to lead in drinking water.
Optional sources of review (check those utilized):
Interviews with utility employees familiar with past construction practices.
Service line sampling where lead service lines are suspected to exist but their presence is not otherwise confirmed.
Review of permit files.
A community survey.
Interview of local pipe suppliers, contractors, and developers.
III. Materials Survey
Fill out the following Materials Survey Summary Table to summarize the results of the records review performed under Part II of this form to identify a sampling pool of lead and copper tap sampling sites.
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A. Interior Plumbing Material Sites |
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Lead Pipe |
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Copper Pipe With Lead Solder Installed After 1982 |
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B. Lead Service Line Sites |
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Total Initial Number of Lines that Are Entirely Lead and Subject |
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Pigtails |
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C. Lead Distribution System Component Sites |
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Service Connections Within 100 feet of Distribution System |
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Components Containing Lead |
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D. Total No. of Service Connections to Available Sampling |
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PWS SAMPLING PLAN FOR LEAD AND COPPER TAP SAMPLES AND WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS
PWS Identification Number:
IV. Lead and Copper Tap Sampling Plan
After completing the Materials Survey, develop a Lead and Copper Tap Sampling Plan by establishing a pool of potential sampling sites. Each plan must include at least the number of sites as shown in the table in the footnote under Part I of this form. It is recommended that a system establish a sampling pool equal to 150 percent of the minimum number required to be sampled to secure a list of optional sites that can be sampled as replacement sites or as additional samples. List all identified sampling sites in the table below. Use additional copies of the table below as necessary.
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Total Tier 1 Sites:
Total Tier 2 Sites:
Total Tier 3 Sites:
Total Tier 4 Sites:
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Total Selected Sampling Sites with Lead Service Lines:
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PWS SAMPLING PLAN FOR LEAD AND COPPER TAP SAMPLES AND WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS
PWS Identification Number:
V. Water Quality Parameter Sampling Plan
Fill out the following table to identify water quality parameter sampling sites. The total number of entry point sampling sites identified must equal the total number of entry points or, for consecutive systems, the total number of interconnection points, to the distribution system. The total number of distribution system sampling sites must at least equal the number of sites shown in the table in the footnote under Part I of this form. Distribution system sampling sites may be selected from among the system's microbiological sampling sites.
ID Number
Entry Point Sampling Sites Location
Target Dates ID Number
Distribution System Sampling Sites Location
Target Dates
Total Sampling Sites at Entry Points: 0
Total Sampling Sites in Distribution System: 0
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PWS SAMPLING PLAN FOR LEAD AND COPPER TAP SAMPLES AND WATER QUALITY
PARAMETERS
PWS Identification Number:
VI. Certification
A.Site Selection Criteria
Whenever possible, lead and copper tap sample plans must include tier 1 sites exclusively. Explain the selection of other than tier 1 sites; and if sites were changed from one monitoring period to another, explain why the sites were changed (attach additional pages if necessary).
B.Lead Service Line Sites
When lead service line sites are identified, they must comprise at least 50 percent of the selected samples. Explain why the percentage of lead service line sites is not at least 50 percent of the required number of sampling sites (attach additional pages if necessary).
C.Water Quality Parameter Sampling Plan
If any WQP distribution system sampling sites are not also microbiological sampling sites, explain how the selected WQP distribution system sampling sites represent water quality throughout the distribution system based on the distribution of population, the different sources of water and treatment methods, and an even distribution of sampling throughout the
I am duly authorized to sign this form on behalf of the PWS identified in Part I of this form. I certify that the information provided on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I certify that the information listed and checked in Part II of this form was used to perform the materials survey in order to identify the total number of lead service lines in the PWS and to establish the sampling pool and sampling plans. I also certify that the number of lead service lines reported in Part III of this form is the total known number of lead service lines in the PWS and that the selected sampling sites in Part IV of this form are the highest risk sites available.
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PWS SAMPLING PLAN FOR LEAD AND COPPER TAP SAMPLES AND WATER QUALITY
PARAMETERS
INSTRUCTIONS: This form shall be completed and submitted by community water systems (CWSs) and by
The following specific instructions are for the table in Part III of this form.
In A and B, show, by type of structure being served (i.e.,
The following specific instructions are for the table in Part IV of this form.
ID. Enter a site identification number of up to three digits.
TIER. Enter the tier number of each site. Lead and copper tap sampling sites are categorized as tier 1, for the highest risk, to tier 2, 3, or 4 for successively lower risks. The tier categories are different for CWSs and NTNCWSs. For CWSs, tier 1 sites are single- family residences or child care facilities that contain either: copper pipe with lead solder installed after December 31, 1982, lead pipe, or a lead service line.
TYPE, LOCATION, and CONTACT PERSON. Enter the type of structure in the Type column. Site types are identified as a
LSL and HOME PLUMBING MATERIAL. Enter a "Y" in the LSL column to identify a site with a lead service line. The plumbing material must be identified for each site in the Home Plumbing Material column. Enter one of the following:
•"Pb1" to identify a site with lead solder installed after December 31, 1982;
•"Pb2" to identify a site with lead solder installed before January 1, 1983;
•"LP" to identify a site with lead pipe;
•"BF" to identify tier 4 sites (tier 3 for NTNCWSs) that have brass faucets;
•"WC" to identify tier 4 sites that have water coolers with lead content;
•"POE" or "POU" to identify tier 4 sites that have a
•"LC" to identify a tier 4 site within 100 feet of a lead component in the distribution system.
FIELD VERIFIED, SITE STATUS, and TRAINING STATUS. Show if the site's home plumbing or service line material has been field verified by a "Y" in the Field Verified column. Sites selected for sampling should be indicated by entering an "S" in the Site Status column. Optional sites are identified by an "O." To be a selected site, there must be an agreement with the site building owner to sample himself or to have the site sampled by the system. All homeowners who will sample at the selected sites must receive training in sampling procedures. Indicate which homeowners have received training by a "Y" in the Training Status column.
The following specific instructions are for the table in Part V of this form.
ID NUMBER. Use a
LOCATION. The street address should be given as the site location.
TARGET DATES. List target sampling dates for the two required sampling rounds to demonstrate how sampling will evaluate seasonal water quality differences.
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