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Cistern Care flyer

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Research & Technical Reports
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dpnr.vi.gov
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Research Report
Date
2024
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1
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Inlet Filter First Flush Diverter Cistern Access Cistern Pump House Gutter Gutter Cistern Care and Clean Water Essential Information for Your Health Repair as soon as possible after each inspection  Maintain a supply of unscented bleach, chlorine test tablets, litmus paper, and filters  Sample and test your water quality  Adjust treatment methods as necessary  Maintain an emergency supply of clean water Clean Inspect your whole system  Weekly for debris and sediment build-up  Monthly for structure cracks, wear, and tear on seals  Measure the cistern water volume to treat accurately Treat your cistern water prior to use  There are many types of treatment: chlorination, UV, 3 stage treatment  Manual chlorination with diluted bleach is a simple and effetive treatment against bacteria and viruses  Proper dosing, monitoring, and testing are critical to ensure the safety of your water Clean your roof, gutters, diverters, screens, and filters  Remove debris every 7 days or when visible (note: diverters and flow restrictors minimize debris and sediment)  Deep clean and disinfect cist …

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Inlet Filter First Flush Diverter Cistern Access Cistern Pump House Gutter Gutter Cistern Care and Clean Water Essential Information for Your Health Repair as soon as possible after each inspection  Maintain a supply of unscented bleach, chlorine test tablets, litmus paper, and filters  Sample and test your water quality  Adjust treatment methods as necessary  Maintain an emergency supply of clean water Clean Inspect your whole system  Weekly for debris and sediment build-up  Monthly for structure cracks, wear, and tear on seals  Measure the cistern water volume to treat accurately Treat your cistern water prior to use  There are many types of treatment: chlorination, UV, 3 stage treatment  Manual chlorination with diluted bleach is a simple and effetive treatment against bacteria and viruses  Proper dosing, monitoring, and testing are critical to ensure the safety of your water Clean your roof, gutters, diverters, screens, and filters  Remove debris every 7 days or when visible (note: diverters and flow restrictors minimize debris and sediment)  Deep clean and disinfect cistern periodically by draining the cistern, removing sediment build-up, and scrubbing the inside Protect Maintain 16 12 8 4 Unscented Bleach Clean, Protect, and Maintain Your Cistern to Help Ensure Safe Water People Consume and Come in Contact with Cistern Water in Many Ways If your cistern water is contaminated, many of your daily activities may potentially expose you to harmful contaminants. Preventing contamination is essential to protecting your health. For more information contact: Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources 340-773-1082 For additional information and resources on how to clean, test, protect, and maintain your cistern water, please visit: