Camden, Tenn.–The City of Camden Water Department recently completed a Sanitary Survey that was conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), receiving a high rating of 99 percent compliance in all areas.
A Sanitary Survey is a thorough inspection of a water system that is conducted every two to three years. Water systems undergo a rigorous review of records to document the operational performance of a water system; including source water, water treatment plant operations, laboratory analytical methods and procedures, distribution systems operations, and water storage facilities. The Camden Water System inspection was conducted August 12 and covered the period dating back to March 2017.
The City of Camden was notified by letter from TDEC dated August 13, of the survey results. Daniel Pillow, Environmental Consultant of TDEC DWR, stated in the letter, “In accordance with the Sanitary Survey Manual, the Camden Water System earned 595 points out of a possible 599 total points for a numerical score of ninety-nine percent (99%). This rating places the Camden Water System in the State’s “Approved” category. The discrepancies that were noted during the survey have already been addressed by the City of Camden Water Department and have been corrected, or are in the process of being corrected.
Water Superintendent John Beasley said the city of Camden is pleased to announce the high score, and Camden Water System personnel continually seek innovative treatment and operational strategies to continue to provide safe, quality drinking water to all of its customers.
A Sanitary Survey is a thorough inspection of a water system that is conducted every two to three years. Water systems undergo a rigorous review of records to document the operational performance of a water system; including source water, water treatment plant operations, laboratory analytical methods and procedures, distribution systems operations, and water storage facilities. The Camden Water System inspection was conducted August 12 and covered the period dating back to March 2017.
The City of Camden was notified by letter from TDEC dated August 13, of the survey results. Daniel Pillow, Environmental Consultant of TDEC DWR, stated in the letter, “In accordance with the Sanitary Survey Manual, the Camden Water System earned 595 points out of a possible 599 total points for a numerical score of ninety-nine percent (99%). This rating places the Camden Water System in the State’s “Approved” category. The discrepancies that were noted during the survey have already been addressed by the City of Camden Water Department and have been corrected, or are in the process of being corrected.
Water Superintendent John Beasley said the city of Camden is pleased to announce the high score, and Camden Water System personnel continually seek innovative treatment and operational strategies to continue to provide safe, quality drinking water to all of its customers.