From Source To Tap - The Multi-Barrier Approach To Safe Drinking Water

Monitoring

Water quality monitoring takes place throughout the system for a number of reasons. Use of accredited laboratories better ensures sampling test results are accurate.

Source water monitoring provides useful information on the water supply when selecting a source for drinking water. Data collected also influences the design of the treatment solution as it helps determine what type of treatment is needed. Once treatment is in place, on-going monitoring at the intake allows plant operators to modify treatment if water quality fluctuates. Monitoring in other parts of the treatment plant ensures treatment is working properly and that water leaving the plant is safe for human consumption. Compliance monitoring in the distribution system ensures any problems that arise can be dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible, thus ensuring that water reaching consumers is clean, safe and reliable.