Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Strategies for Distribution System Monitoring, Hazard Assessment and Control
As part of the revision of the Total Coliform Rule, USEPA published a series of issue papers to present available information on topics relevant to possible TCR revisions. The objectives of the issue papers were to review the available data, information and research regarding the potential public health risks associated with the distribution system issues, and where relevant identify areas in which additional research may be warranted. The issue papers serve as background material for EPA, expert and stakeholder discussions. The papers only present available information and do not represent Agency policy. Some of the papers were prepared by parties outside of EPA; EPA does not endorse those papers, but is providing them for information and review.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Strategies for Distribution System Monitoring, Hazard Assessment and Control
This paper reviews information and data regarding the use of HACCP in the U.S. and other countries for identifying locations in the distribution system that are most susceptible to contamination and thus critical for safeguarding public health. The paper discusses how monitoring and contamination prevention and control strategies can be developed through HACCP. It has been used in drinking water distribution systems in some European countries, Australia, New Zealand, and in some locations in the U.S.