Attachment D - Bacteria Testing Plan v2.docx
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- B533--Potable Water Testing
- Solicitation number
- 36C25926Q0419
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This is an Environmental Testing Protocol document that establishes the bacteria testing requirements for potable water at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center. The protocol specifies that routine bacterial testing within the water distribution systems of Buildings 1, 3, and 14 will be conducted monthly, with three sampling sites per month (one site per building). Water samples must be collected by contractor staff using EPA Quick Guide procedures from locations representative of the entire distribution system, excluding restrooms, janitor closets, and other areas with potential outside contamination. Samples must be transported to a certified testing laboratory within 24 hours of collection using bottles provided by the contractor.
The protocol establishes that the Engineering Service controls sampling site determination, while the state of Utah determines water testing frequency. Repeat sampling procedures shall follow the Utah Division of Drinking Water's DDW-2022-035825 BacT Repeat guidance. Positive laboratory results must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative as soon as possible to minimize patient exposure risk. This document serves as Attachment D to solicitation 36C25926Q0419 for potable water testing services at the VA facility.
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Attachment D.
GEORGE E. WAHLEN VA MEDICAL CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING PROTOCOL (Bacteria Testing)
1. The determination of the sampling sites is controlled by Engineering Service.
2. Water testing frequency for Bacteria is determined by the state of Utah.
3. Routine testing for Bacteria within the distribution system of buildings 1, 3, and 14 will be performed monthly. The VASLCHCS Bacteria Sampling Plan is as follows:
VASLCHCS Environmental Sampling Plan, Each Month:
| Building |
| Sites |
| Tests |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 14 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| Total |
| 3 |
| 3 |
*Note: No sample sites should be taken from a restroom.
5. Water samples will be tested by a certified testing contractor.
6. Contractor staff will collect the water samples and transport them to the testing lab within 24hrs of collection. Water samples from outlets will be collected using EPA’s Quick Guide to Drinking Water Sample Collection. Samples should be taken from locations that are representative of the entire distribution system. Do not test from areas where this is a possibility of outside contamination like a bathroom, a janitor closet, or dirty rooms.
7. Repeat sampling shall follow the attachment “DDW-2022-035825 - BacT Repeat” Published by the Utah Division of Drinking Water.
8. Contractor will provide positive laboratory results as soon as possible to minimize exposure risk to patients.
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