DCMA NORTHERN IRAQ

PROCESS AUDIT RECORD

AUDITOR / AUDIT INFORMATION

Audit Location: Gurka Camp and
Auditor: MSgt Keven Barnes Audit Date: 19 Feb 05
Palace Grounds

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

SOP Title: 1M – Water Operations (Verbal) Revision Date: 19 Oct 03

QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL AUDIT

CHARACTERISTICS YES NO COMMENTS

Do QIRs clearly identify the applicable SOP by

X
title and revision date?

Do QIRs adequately cover the requirements of

X
the SOP?

Are QA/QC inspections adequately scheduled

X
for the SOP?

Do completed QIRs identify deficiencies? X

Are deficiencies and requests for corrective

X
actions entered into the corrective action log?
Does the corrective action log show the current
status of corrective action requests and follow- X
up?

Are corrective action plans for the SOP on file? X

Overall Comments: While visiting the Gurka camp the Chlorine injection tank was empty with a rag laying in the
bottom of the container. KBR personnel informed Captain David and I that they were not allowed to bring Chlorine
into the Green Zone because it was a hazardous chemical.

While visiting the Laundry operation the Chlorine tank there was also empty and a lid was off the water tank.

While visiting the (3) 98,000 gallon tanks that supply the Palace and other man camps I found that not only is there
no control of the trucks that come in and a total lack of security in regards to those tanks, but that there is a Sewage
Drop point located within 50 feet of the water tanks. The water tank lids were not secure (locked)

KBR at this point in time does not follow any of the health safety measures that are outlined in the SOP.
1. Test each and every water tank that comes in and set the Chlorine level to a standard.
2. They do not keep a log as directed by the SOP.
3. They do not Super Chlorinate the water trucks each week. In fact they do not seem to have control of the
fleet of subcontracted water trucks vs. the Sewage truck because while we were standing there during the
walk through a truck marked Water – Drink in the side but placarded S.S. T. backed up and dumped
sewage in front of the KBR QA/QC and their “3-day old Water Operations Team.” And myself and Captain
David.

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SOP COMPLIANCE AUDIT

CHARACTERISTICS YES NO COMMENTS

Is the current SOP on site? X

How frequently are filters changed or purged? X

Is pressure differential on gauges being used to

X
determine frequency of filter changine?

How many gallons of water per day is being

produced?

What type of chlorine compound is being used

X Chlorine is not being used as stated by SOP
to destroy pathogens?
Are all safety and environmental safety
precautionary measures being taken when X
handling all chlorine compounds?
Is water being held in a reservoir after chlorine
is injected and before utilization to ensure X
proper mixing?
Are chemical analysis tests for Free Available
Chlorine (FAC) performed after water leaves X
holding reservoir?
Is testing equipment maintained and operated
X
in accordance to manufacturers guidelines?

Has the Army PM designated the targeted FAC

X
level at the point of consumption?

Is chlorine testing being completed hourly

X
while water is being produced?
Is testing being accomplished with a Hach
Pocket Chlorimeter, or similar calibrated X
chlorine measuring testing equipment?
If level of chlorine is below the targeted
standard, is KBR water personnel adding
X
chlorine to the water until required level of
chlorine is reached?
If level of chlorine is above the targeted
standard, is KBR water personnel adding non-
X
chlorinated potable water to the reservoir until
required chlorine level is reached?
Is the FAC level being tested at least 3 times
every 24 hours or as designated in writing by X
Army PM.
Is the pH level being maintained between 6.5
X
and 8.5?

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SOP COMPLIANCE AUDIT

CHARACTERISTICS YES NO COMMENTS

Are all test results being maintained and

X
recorded?
Is all Water Works system components
(including pumps and filter systems) being
X
maintained and operated in accordance to
manufacturers recommended guidelines
Is the accountability of all water issued,
X
produced and received being maintained?

Are water trucks being chlorinated on a

X
quarterly basis?

Are water trucks being chlorinated when non-

X
potable water has been transported in the tank?
Are water trucks being chlorinated when
maintenance or repairs have been conducted on X
the interior of the tank?

Super Chlorinating Procedures for truck 3.6.2

Has targeted max and min FAC level been

X
determined?
Has an acceptable ratio of chlorine compound
necessary for the size of the truck’s tank, in
X
order to achieve the targeted FAC level been
determined?
• Prepare chlorine mixture ensuring the
solution is mixed thoroughly and all X
solid particles are dissolved
• Pour the slurry mixture into empty
X
truck

• Fill truck with water

X

• Drive vehicle for no less than 30 mins

to mix the chlorine compound X
thoroughly
• Let the truck sit for one hour for
chlorine contact time X

• Drain the truck/tank using onboard

pump and hoses. Refill with X
processed water and drain once more

• Super Chlorinating complete X

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SOP COMPLIANCE AUDIT

CHARACTERISTICS YES NO COMMENTS

Super Chlorinating Procedures for tank 3.6.2

Has targeted max and min FAC level been

X
determined?
Has an acceptable ratio of chlorine compound
necessary for the size of the truck’s tank, in
X
order to achieve the targeted FAC level been
determined?
• Prepare chlorine mixture ensuring the
solution is mixed thoroughly and all X
solid particles are dissolved
• Pour the slurry mixture into empty
X
tank

• Fill tank with water

X

• Let sit 24 hours X

• Drain the tank. Refill with processed

X
water and drain once more

• Super chlorinating process complete X

Overall Comments:

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