1. GENERAL CONDITION:
Structurally sound, protected from corrosion, watertight.
Floats/pipes/valves/disconnects in good working condition.
Fenced, protected from unauthorized access.
Grounds maintained in a safe, sanitary condition.
Control panel enclosures/components in good condition.
Standby power system operating properly, automatically.
Monitoring data collected, reports submitted as required.
Plant meeting flow and quality limits.

2. HEADWORKS:
Bar screenings being removed and disposed of properly.
Comminutor/flow splitter operating properly.

3. FLOW EQUALISATION:
Pumps/blower present, operating, and cycling properly.
Controls/weirs adjusted to effectively equalize flow.
High water alarm present and operating properly.

4. AERATION SYSTEM:
All blowers present, operating, and cycling properly.
Diffusers all open, no dead spots, air flow balanced.
“Mixed liquor” looks and smells satisfactory.
Settleability test, 5 min., 30 min.,  60 min.

5. CLARIFIERS:
Effluent free of excess solids.
Few floating solids and sludge blanket sufficiently deep.
Sludge return pumps and skimmers operating properly.
Sides/hopper walls scraped regularly.
Weirs level, free of debris, algae.

6. SLUDGE HOLDING TANK:
Properly used for sludge wasting/concentration/aeration.
Evidence of sludge being hauled as needed.

7. TERTIARY FILTERS:
In use and operating properly.
Backwash pumps present, operating properly/automatically.
Air scour blower(s) operate properly/automatically.
No evidence of clogged filters, solids buildup.
Mudwell pumps present, operating, and cycling properly.
High-water alarm present and operating properly.

8. CHLORINATOR:
Present if required, operated and maintained properly.

9. FLOW MONITORING DEVICE:
Present and in good working condition.

10. EFFLUENT DOSING TANK:
Effluent appears clear, free of suspended solids.
Required pumps present, operating and cycling properly.
High-water alarm present and operating properly.
Elapsed time reading.