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Author(s):Wienecke, David L.
Author Affiliation:Agronomist, USGA Green Section, Southwest Region
Title:Best management practices for golf course water coolers
Source:USGA Journal and Turf Management. May 20 2003, p. [1-3].
Source:USGA World Wide Web Site. May 20 2003, p. [1-3].
Publishing Information:New York, New York: United States Golf Association
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Water quality; Safety; Drinking fountains; Irrigation; Staff; Health; Liability
Abstract/Contents:Discusses management practices for golf course water coolers, explaining that "golf course water coolers have been in the news after an Arizona golf course was found liable for the contaminated drinking water resulting in a death." Stresses the importance of padlocking water and ice containers. Discusses the requirements of water coolers, including "if using a cooler it should be made from food grade materials and be easily cleaned...the cooler spigot should be a gravity flow design to minimize contamination...[and] cleaning procedure recommendations also include air drying of the container." Describes the procedure of dispenser filling, stating that "the water cooler must be filled in a room with a ceiling and floors that are smooth, and easily cleanable." Discusses dispenser locations, explaining that "dispensers should be a minimum of three feet off the ground and in a locked container. Dispensers should never be in contact with irrigation or other nonpotable water. Dispensers should be removed each evening if the golf course will be irrigated with reclaimed or effluent water." States that "while these details may be imposing, the result of not protecting yourself could be sickness of persons drinking contaminated water."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Partial reprint appears in Inforemer, 12(3/4) June/July 2003, p. 3-4
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Wienecke, D. L. 2003. Best management practices for golf course water coolers. USGA J. Turf Manage. p. [1-3].
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