What is routine report?

Answer 1

Routine reporting means being able to:

• identify appropriate forms or documents to use
• accurately record data from manual inspections and/or electronic systems
• write clear observations as required.

Written reports are usually a summary of readings from the routine performance of the reticulation system. These reports might be summaries of:

• pump hours
• levels in storages
• flow rates
• water quality parameters.

The appropriate workplace form should be completed on a timely basis as required by your water authority. These forms then become a permanent record of the performance of the water distribution system.

Many water authorities have intranets (internal websites) where all documentation such as SOPs and forms are kept. Examples of various forms can be found on the Central Water intranet site.