Water Treatment Plant Daily Checklist
Complete this checklist each shift to ensure safe water treatment operations.
- Industry: Utilities
- Frequency: Each shift
- Estimated Time: 25-35 minutes
- Role: Water Treatment Operator
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, State Water Quality Standards, AWWA Guidelines
Water Quality Monitoring
Record water quality parameters.
- Turbidity (NTU)
- pH Level
- Chlorine Residual
- All parameters within acceptable range?
Equipment Status
Verify treatment equipment.
- All pumps operational?
- Chemical feed systems working?
- Filters operating properly?
- All alarms and sensors functional?
- Backup power tested/ready?
Chemical Inventory
Check chemical supplies.
- Adequate chlorine supply?
- Adequate coagulant supply?
- pH adjustment chemicals adequate?
- SDS sheets available and current?
Initial Setup & Documentation
Complete initial documentation and preparation
- Inspector / Assessor Name
- Date
- Location / Area
- Inspection Type
- Previous findings reviewed?
Safety & Compliance Verification
Verify all safety requirements are met
- All safety protocols being followed?
- Emergency exits clear and accessible?
- First aid supplies available and stocked?
- All hazards identified and controlled?
- Required PPE being worn correctly?
Operational Standards Check
Verify operational standards and procedures are maintained
- Standard operating procedures being followed?
- All equipment in proper working condition?
- Maintenance schedule current?
- All staff training current and documented?
Quality Assessment
Evaluate quality standards and performance metrics
- Quality standards met for all items checked?
- Any deficiencies or non-conformances identified?
- Root cause analysis completed for issues?
- Continuous improvement opportunities identified?
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Why Use This Water Treatment Plant Daily Checklist?
This water treatment plant daily checklist helps utilities teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for water treatment operator professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: each shift.
Ensures compliance with EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, State Water Quality Standards, AWWA Guidelines. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Water Treatment Plant Daily Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 7 sections: Water Quality Monitoring, Equipment Status, Chemical Inventory, Initial Setup & Documentation, Safety & Compliance Verification, Operational Standards Check, Quality Assessment. It is designed for utilities operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed each shift. Each completion takes approximately 25-35 minutes.
Who should use this Water Treatment Plant Daily Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Water Treatment Operator professionals in the utilities industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.