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Final question in the Agricultural Water Production Decision Tree
All water distribution and delivery systems should be inspected at the beginning of and throughout the growing season
Agricultural water used to grow fresh produce can carry and distribute human pathogens
Records should be kept for all water tests
Do not use this water to mix sprays or apply irrigation that will come in direct with the edible portion of the crop
The source of any water that comes in direct contact with the edible portion of the crop must be tested
Water that never comes in direct contact with the edible portion of the crop represents the lowest risk
All water distribution and delivery systems should be inspected at the beginning of and throughout the growing season
All water sources should be inspected at the beginning of and periodically throughout the growing season
Create a map that shows the location of your water sources
If you do not use any water in the field while growing fresh produce, there is applied water risk
Final question in the Agricultural Water Production Decision Tree
Do you keep records of all water test results and water management actions?
Is E. coil present at less than 235 CFU or MPN E. coil per 100 mls water sampled for a single sample and a rolling geometric mane (n=5) of less than 126 CFU or MPN E. coil per 100 mls of water?
Is all agricultural water tested for quantified generic E. coil?
Does any agricultural water used during production have direct contact with the edible portion of the crop?
Do you inspect your water distribution or delivery system, including equipment, at the beginning of the growing season?
Do you inspect your water sources at the beginning of production and throughout the growing season?
Do you have a water source and distribution map for you farm?
Do you irrigate, frost protect, cool, apply crop spray, or use any agricultural water during the production of fresh produce?