Alberta Meat Facility Water Requirements: Testing, Records, and Follow-Up

MFS Section A addresses water used in the facility — including treatment, monitoring, and records. Requirements differ for municipal/direct potable supply, commercially sealed water, and private on-site sources.

Source types matter

• Municipal or direct potable supply: monitoring may focus on treatment, distribution points, and continuity of supply.
• Private on-site sources: often require more extensive testing frequency and corrective response when microbiological results fail.
• Commercially sealed water: verify against program requirements for intended use.

When results fail

Document the failed result, stop affected uses as required by program, implement corrective treatment or alternative supply, retest where required, and verify before returning to normal operations. Preserve the original test record.