Summary

Module on building an on-farm irrigation water treatment program for produce growers, focused on turning a treatment system into a consistent, documented process. Explains how to define treatment goals, choose appropriate microbial targets or indicators, and use research and farm-specific water quality data to set practical operating limits. Emphasizes monitoring and verification, including deciding what to measure, how often to collect data, and how to confirm the system is reducing microbial risk under real conditions. The module also highlights the value of written procedures and records to support food safety plans and continual improvement.