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Even
t

No

Cause

removedParticles not
removed
being Particles not being

3 Filtration

3.1

Media
deficiencies
-Depth/quality

High
(likely x
medium)

-Post-filter
turbidity
-Visual inspection
of filter

-Post filter
turbidity checks
-Depth and type
of media are
suitable to
maintain quality
water

yes

Moderate
(possible x
Medium)

None Required

TS
TPO

Moderate
(possible x
medium)

-Elevated
turbidity
-Visual inspection
of filtered water

-Avoiding sudden
flow rate changes
on dirty filter
-Operators
trained in
operational
procedures

yes

Moderate
(unlikely x
medium)

None Required

Inappropriate
flow rate

TS
TPO

Indicators

Preventative
Measures in
Place

3.2

Risk
Without
Preventative
Measures

Indicators

Preventative
Measures in
Place

Controlled

Residual
Risk

Additional Measures That Could

be put in Place

Resp

Even
t

No

Cause

removedParticles not being

3 Filtration

3.1

Incorrect filter
backwash

Risk
Without
Preventative
Measures

High
(likely x
medium)

-Elevated
turbidity post
filter

-Parameters in
place to trigger
backwash
-Effective
backwash
procedure
-Visual inspection
of backwash

Controlled

yes

Residual
Risk

Moderate
(possible x
Medium)

Additional Measures That Could

be put in Place

None Required

Resp

TS
TPO

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3.2
No back up air
scour
compressor

Moderate
(likely x
minor)

-Increased
backwash time
without it
-Poorly washed
filter media
-Increased
turbidity

None in place

No

Moderate
(likely x
minor)

-Additional air scour compressor

-Additional power supply to run it

TS
TPO

Additional Measures That Could

be put in Place

Resp

Even
t

No

Sludge unable to be Sludge not drying

5 Sludge Management

5.1

Cause

Particularly
wet. Sludge
not drying
enough for
removal

5.2
Sludge has a %
dry consent
limit which
restricts land
filling ability

Risk
Without
Preventative
Measures

Indicators

Preventative
Measures in
Place

Low
(possible x
insignificant)

-Sludge wetter
than normal at
time of removal
-Visual inspection
for ponding
-% solids testing
prior to removal
-Sludge too wet to
take to landfill

-Two sludge
ponds. One online
the other drying
-Ensure plenty of
drying time

yes

Low
(unlikely x
insignificant)

-Ensure sludge
meets criteria
through in house
testing before
removal
-High storage
capabilities

yes

Low
(possible x
insignificant)

Low
(possible x
insignificant)

Controlled

Residual
Risk

TS
TPO

None Required

TS
TPO

5 Sludge Management
Even
t

No

Cause

Risk
Without
Preventative
Measures

Indicators

Preventative
Measures in
Place

Controlled

Residual
Risk

Additional Measures That Could

be put in Place

Resp

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Unlined pond

riverMicrobiological

Leaching

5.3

5.4
Supernatent
pump not
turned off so
backwash tank
fully pumped
into river

Moderate
(possible x
medium)

-elevated
contaminant
levels in ground
water monitoring

-Bore monitoring
for early detection
-Trigger levels

no

Moderate
(possible x
Medium)

Line ponds

TS
TPO

High
(likely x
medium)

-Tank empty
-Visual
-Complaints

-Policy in place to
ensure persons
responsible stays
and watches while
pump runs

Partially

Low
(unlikely x
minor)

Automation of pumping system

-Timer
-Turbidity meter on outlet
-Level switch
-Alarm

TS
TPO

Even
t

No

contamination ofChemical

5 Sludge Management

5.5

Cause

Supernatent
pump not
turned off so
backwash tank
fully pumped
into river

Risk
Without
Preventative
Measures

High
(likely x
medium)

Indicators

-Elevated
chemical analysis
check
-Peak results after
supernatant
pumped to river

Preventative
Measures in
Place

-Optimised plant
for minimal
chemical usage
-Incoming water
supply restricted
to a certain
quality reducing
the need for high

Controlled

partially

Residual
Risk

Low
(unlikely x
minor)

Additional Measures That Could

be put in Place

Automation of pumping system

-Timer
-Turbidity meter on outlet
-Level switch
-Alarm

Resp

TS
TPO