What a sanitary survey is
A sanitary survey is the on-site review of a public water system. The inspector checks source, treatment, distribution, finished water storage, pumps, monitoring, and management. The letter after the visit is the record.
Why the last letter matters
The last sanitary survey letter is where open deficiencies live. A finding that is still open shows up again. Start there, not with a blank checklist.
This page is the short definition. Longer how-tos stay on the blog: what happens when a system fails a survey and the systemic issues checklist.
How Orevant uses it
EPA SDWIS holds sanitary survey records. We pull them with a retrieval date. When the federal file cannot confirm something, the finding says Unable to Verify. That is not a violation. See how we read EPA SDWIS.
The $199 Complete System Report is the cited document. Orevant Pro is $87/month or $870/year.
Orevant is not legal advice and does not report your system to the state.
FAQ
Is a sanitary survey the same as a sample?
No. A survey is the on-site review. Sampling is a different duty.
Does Orevant replace the inspector?
No.
Where do I start?
Check my system with your PWSID.