Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-4-.11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-7-4-.11 - Consecutive Water System Requirements

(1) Consecutive systems must meet specific monitoring and reporting requirements as identified in subsequent chapters in these regulations.

(a) A purchase water contract shall be maintained by this system that allows sufficient water to be purchased to meet all system demands during normal operating periods. Upon expiration of such contract, the system shall not exceed a period of more than 30 consecutive days without a revised contract to ensure that adequate water can be provided to all existing customers. A copy of the new or revised water purchase contracts shall be provided to the Department within fifteen (15) days of execution.

(b) Water purchase contracts shall be modified to obtain additional capacity prior to the financial and construction commitment to serve additional customers that will cause the existing contract maximum allowable water purchased to be exceeded.

(2) Consecutive water systems must provide adequate operation through the employment of certified operators to ensure that the quality of water provided meets all State and Federal Drinking Water Standards.

(a) The system must employ an operator in responsible charge that meets the requirement of ADEM Administrative Code Division 10.

(b) The responsible certified operator or its designees shall collect the required minimum number of monthly bacteriological samples and have these analyzed at an ADEM certified laboratory.

(c) The system must maintain an updated Bacteriological Sample Site Plan indicating the location of sites to be used for monthly bacteriological sampling, the primary and backup certified laboratories for bacteriological analysis, a public notification procedure to be activated in case of monitoring or maximum contaminant level violations, and other pertinent information necessary to ensure compliance with the bacteriological monitoring and analysis requirements.

(d) Samples must be taken at intervals established by the Department to analyze for lead and copper in accordance with 335-7-11.

(e) An annual Consumer Confidence Report must be prepared and made available to consumers in accordance with 335-7-14.

(f) Monthly Operation Data Reports must be maintained at the system office and a copy provided to the Drinking Water Branch of ADEM within 10 days after the end of each reporting month.

1. Water systems serving a population of 3,300 or greater shall submit the Monthly Operation Data Report in an electronic format approved by the Department for all reports dated January 1, 2013 or later.

2. Water systems serving a population of less than 3,300 shall submit the Monthly Operation Data Report in an electronic format approved by the Department for all reports dated January 1, 2014 or later.

(g) A Cross-Connection Policy shall be established to minimize contamination through cross-connections and unapproved connections. This policy shall be updated periodically and enforced within the capabilities of the system.

(h) Any additional information or forms required by ADEM Regulations.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-4-.11

New Rule: Filed February 6, 2002; effective March 13, 2002. Amended: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005. Amended: Filed December 18, 2007; effective January 22, 2008. Amended: Filed August 21, 2012; effective September 25, 2012.

Authors: Joe Alan Power, Edgar K. Hughes, Dennis D. Harrison

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-23-32, 22-23-49, 22-23-49, 22-22A-522-22A -6.