A sample maintenance schedule for a small water system is shown below. The requirements will vary with the type and complexity of the water system, so a schedule should be customized to suit the system.

Tasks can be broken down into daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal repeats. For example

Daily Tasks

• Check water meter readings and record water use.
• Check and record water level indicators in reservoir/storage tanks.
• Check and record chlorine level in the distribution system.
• Inspect chemical feed pumps for proper operation.
• Inspect well pumps, motors, pressure gauges, and controls. Record well pump running times and pump cycle starts.
• Record and investigate customer complaints.
• Inspect heater operation during winter months. 

Weekly Tasks

• Inspect chlorine testing equipment.
• Check chemical solution tanks and record use.
• Clean pump house and grounds.
• Make sure fire hydrants are accessible.
• Record pumping rate for each well or source water pump.
• Inspect pump house plumbing for leaks.
• Take bacteriological sample in for testing (required testing frequency may vary —check with your local health authority).

Monthly, Seasonal, or Annual Tasks

• Take and record electrical meter readings at pump house.
• Inspect well head or intake structure.
• Inspect reservoir.