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A.2.
Table of Contents
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A.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................... 2
A.1.
Title and Approvals ............................................................................................. 2
A.2.
Table of Contents ................................................................................................ 3
A.3.
Distribution List.................................................................................................. 5
A.4.
MERC Organization ........................................................................................... 5
A.4.1. Director and Principal Investigator ............................................................ 6
A.4.2. Program Coordinator.................................................................................. 6
A.4.3. Facility Manager ........................................................................................ 7
A.4.4. Testing Team Members ............................................................................ 7
A.4.5. Quality Assurance Manager ....................................................................... 8
A.4.6. Manufacturer .............................................................................................. 8
A.5.
Background.......................................................................................................... 9
A.5.1. Problem Definition..................................................................................... 9
A.5.2. MERC Background.................................................................................... 9
A.5.3. MERC BWTS Test Objectives ................................................................ 10
A.6.
Test Descriptions and Schedule........................................................................ 10
A.6.1. Test Description ...................................................................................... 11
A.6.2. Test Implementation Schedule ................................................................ 16
A.6.3. Test Site Descriptions ............................................................................. 16
A.7.
Quality Objectives and Criteria for Measurement Data ................................... 19
A.7.1. Data Quality Objectives .......................................................................... 19
A.7.2. Measurement Quality Objectives ............................................................ 19
A.8.
Special Training Requirements/Certification ................................................... 27
A.8.1. General Train Requirements ................................................................... 27
A.8.2. Test-Specific Training............................................................................. 28
A.9.
Documentation and Records............................................................................. 29
B.
MEASUREMENT AND DATA ACQUISITION ..................................................... 29
B.1. Experimental Design .......................................................................................... 29
B.2.
Sampling Method Requirements ........................................................................ 30
B.3.
Sample Handling and Custody Requirements .................................................... 31
B.4. Analytical Methods Requirements ..................................................................... 33
B.4.1. Viable Organisms >50µm in size .............................................................. 34
B.4.2. Viable Organism 10 - 50 µm in size ......................................................... 35
B.4.3. Viable Bacteria and Indicator Pathogens .................................................. 36
B.4.4. Quantifying Physical Conditions ............................................................. 36
B.4.5. Treatment Toxicity ................................................................................... 37
B.5. Quality Control Requirements ............................................................................ 37
B.6.
Instrument/Equipment Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance ........................... 38
B.7.
Instrument Calibration and Frequency ............................................................... 39
B.8.
Inspection/Acceptance of Supplies and Consumables ....................................... 39
B.9. Non-Direct Measurements .................................................................................. 40
B.10. Data Management ............................................................................................. 40
C.
ASSESSMENT AND OVERSIGHT ......................................................................... 41
C.1. Assessments and Response Actions ................................................................... 41
C.1.1. Performance Evaluation Audits ................................................................ 42
C.1.2. Technical Systems Audits ......................................................................... 42
C.1.3. Data Quality Audits................................................................................... 42