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Household Water Treatment Technologies: Sanitary Inspection Forms

This collection contains sanitary inspection packages for different household water treatment technologies. Use these packages to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination and recommend actions for continuous improvement.

A thorough sanitary inspection consists of inspecting all parts of the water system. In addition to this sanitary inspection of the household technology, inspections of the water source and household practices should also be conducted. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed sanitary inspection packages for a range of small water supply scenarios, visit their website to download the packages. Please note that the format of the WHO sanitary inspection forms differs from the CAWST ones.

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Biosand Filter Drinking Water Quality Testing Monitoring and Evaluation Safe Drinking Water Storage

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BSF SI Form Package

The materials below make up the Sanitary Inspection Package for the Biosand Filter:

Technical information
Operation and Maintenance
Sanitary Inspection Form
Considerations for conducting sanitary inspections

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Biosand Filter Technical Information Sheet

This document provides technical information on household biosand filters. It outlines how biosand filters work, their performance expectations, operational requirements, and practical considerations for selecting, installing, and maintaining this technology.

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Biosand Filter - Operation & Maintenance Sheet

This operation & maintenance sheet outlines key information on the proper operation, maintenance, and care of household biosand filters. It explains daily use practices, required maintenance steps, and safe water handling procedures to ensure effective water treatment and long-term filter performance.

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Sanitary Inspection Form: Household Slow Sand Filters

This sanitary inspection form is used to evaluate actual and potential sources of contamination for a household slow sand filter.

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Considerations for Sanitary Inspections for Household Systems

This document provides practical guidance for planning, conducting, and following up on sanitary inspections of household water treatment systems. It helps implementers, WASH staff, and community health promoters understand how to use inspections to improve water safety and strengthen program quality.

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CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.

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