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GUIDANCE ON CLEANING PORTABLE
WATER TANKS AND THE WATER SYSTEM
IN TOURING AND MOTOR CARAVANS

The water systems, and in particular storage
tanks, in Caravans or Motorhomes are
susceptible to contamination by bacteria if
care is not taken with their use and cleaning.

The symptoms caused by bacterial
contamination are not purely limited to
gastro- intestinal diseases, but may also
manifest themselves as ear, nose, throat, eye
or skin infections. It is therefore important
that you carry out the following procedure
prior to using the Caravan or Motorhome
each time, even if you boil or filter all water
you use for drinking.

Separate Water Containers

1. All water remaining in the container

should be disposed of so that the
container is empty.

2. The outside of the container should be

thoroughly cleansed and washed down to
remove any dirt, dust or other
contaminant. Water at a suitably hot
temperature containing an appropriate
detergent is recommended for this
purpose.

3. Water should be put in the container,

swirled around, then emptied out.

4. The container should then be totally filled

with water containing an appropriate
sterilant solution and allowed to stand for

the recommended contact time (e.g.
Milton for 15 minutes).

5. The solution should be emptied from the

container.

6. The opening of the container should be

cleaned thoroughly with an appropriate
prepared wipe impregnated with a
sterilant.

7. The container should be inverted whilst

stored overnight (if possible).

8. The container must be filled with mains

water only and mains water only should
be used for the above cleaning
procedure.

9. On no account should garden hoses be

used to fill water tanks.

For Systems:

1. Drain down the system (open all taps to

allow air in, enabling the system to drain
quickly).

2. Remove any water filters fitted, and

replace with a short length of hose or
empty filter cartridge (this will ensure the
filter is not affected by the disinfectant/
sterilant solution).

3. Fill the system by using the pump with a

disinfectant/sterilant solution (check that
the solution at full strength appears at all
taps/showers). Allow to stand for the
recommended period of time.

4. Drain the system completely.

5. Thoroughly clean the outside of all

taps/connectors with a cloth soaked in
the disinfectant/sterilant.

6. Flush the system through with clean

drinking water until no traces of
disinfectant/sterilant can be detected at
any tap.

7. Replace the filter.

Suitable sterilising chemicals are available
from your Caravan or Motorhome dealer,
accessory shop, chemist or home-brew
shops. It is not, however, recommended to
use bleach or sodium metabisulphite.

This guidance has been prepared with the
kind co-operation and assistance of The
Environmental Health Department of The
Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West
Norfolk.

WARRANTY

Products are guaranteed from the date of
purchase against defects in materials and
workmanship. If the unit proves faulty, return
it to your supplier with proof of purchase and
purchase date. Please note that frost
damage is not a valid warranty claim. The
manufacturer retains the right to repair or
replace the unit. The manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for claims arising from
incorrect installation, unauthorised
modification or misuse of the product. The
above does not affect your statutory rights.