Attachment C - DBP Testing Plan rev 1-14-2026.docx
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This is an Environmental Testing Protocol document that outlines the Disinfection Biproducts (DBP) Testing Plan for the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center. The protocol establishes procedures for water quality sampling and testing to ensure compliance with state of Utah requirements and protect patient safety.
The testing protocol assigns responsibility for sampling site determination to the VASLCHCS Water Safety Committee with support from the VA Infection Preventionist and VA Engineering Service. Routine DBP testing will be conducted quarterly at the midpoint of the distribution system from the ground floor of Building 1, with samples tested for total trihalomethanes (TTHM) and Haloacetic acids (HAA5) by a certified testing contractor. VA Engineering Services staff will collect water samples using EPA guidelines and transport them immediately to the testing laboratory. Written laboratory results will be forwarded to the Infection Preventionist and GEMS manager to minimize exposure risk. All tested sites and environmental results will be tracked in the VASLCHCS Water Safety Committee Environmental Sampling Spreadsheet. Upon receipt of any positive environmental sample result, the Water Safety Committee Chair must prepare a VHA Issue Brief detailing the issue, status, actions, progress, resolution date, and relevant contacts, which will be submitted to VISN 19 Leadership via the Issue Brief Approval Group.
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GEORGE E. WAHLEN VA MEDICAL CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING PROTOCOL (Disinfection Biproducts (DBP) Testing Plan
1. The determination of the sampling sights is controlled by the VASLCHCS Water Safety Committee with the support of the VA Infection Preventionist, and VA Engineering Service as needed. Comment by O'Bryan, Jacqueline L.: VA or Contractor? Comment by Keene, Joshua R.: VA Comment by O'Bryan, Jacqueline L.: VA or Contractor? Comment by Keene, Joshua R.: VA
2. Water testing frequency for Disinfection Biproducts (DBP) is determined by the state of Utah.
3. The water sampling, lab testing, and result documentation for DBP is the responsibility of the Engineering Service.
4. Routine testing for DBP will be taken at the midpoint of the distribution system and be performed quarterly by Engineering Service. Samples will be taken from the ground floor of Building 1. One sample site will be needed for the two tests. Testing shall be for total trihalomethanes (TTHM) and Haloacetic acids (HAA5). Comment by O'Bryan, Jacqueline L.: Should this be more specific? Comment by Keene, Joshua R.: No need. Just needs to happen quarterly.
*Note: No sample sites should be taken from a restroom.
5. Water samples will be tested by a certified testing contractor. Comment by O'Bryan, Jacqueline L.: What specific certification/requirements? Comment by Keene, Joshua R.: Defined in SOW
6. Engineering Services staff will collect the water samples and transport them to the testing lab immediately after collection. Water samples from outlets will be collected using the Quick Guide To Drinking Water Sample Collection published by the EPA.
7. VA Engineering Service staff will receive written laboratory results and forward copies to the Infection Preventionist and GEMS manager as soon as possible to minimize exposure risk to patients. Comment by O'Bryan, Jacqueline L.: Be more specific. Comment by Keene, Joshua R.: This is a VA Practice. Not contractor
8. Tested site areas and environmental results for the Medical Center will be tracked in VASLCHCS Water Safety Committee Environmental Sampling Spreadsheet reflecting environmental testing results from the active test sites and cleared test sites.
9. Upon receipt of any positive environmental sample result, the Chair of the VASLCHCS Water Safety Committee will write a VHA Issue Brief detailing the following:
a. Issue Title: Disinfection Biproduct Water Test Results
b. Date of Report
c. Brief Statement of Issue and Status
d. Actions, Progress, and Resolution Date
e. Public Affairs Contacts
f. Contact for Further Information
(1) Issue Brief will be sent via email to the Issue Brief Approval Group VHASLCIssueBriefApprovalGroup@va.gov, who will in turn send it via email to VISN 19 Leadership.
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