Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-6-.03

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

Section 335-7-6-.03 - Source Selection Report

Any applicant for a permit proposing to utilize surface water or groundwater under the influence of surface water as a source for a drinking water treatment plant shall file a report in electronic format, unless paper format is approved by the Department in advance, including the following:

(a) A map of the proposed source showing the drainage area in the vicinity of the proposed intake.

(b) Information showing the raw water source meets raw water quality criteria and has a use classification of public water supply in accordance with ADEM Admin. Code chapter 335-6-11.

(c) The system must provide verification that the source has adequate capacity at all times, even during drought years, to meet the proposed capacity of the water treatment plant.

(d) An approved source water assessment meeting the requirements of ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-7-15.

(e) Twelve months of raw water data, including the following:

1. weekly results of turbidity, temperature, pH, alkalinity, iron, manganese and color,

2. monthly results for total coliform and e. coli bacteria,

3. quarterly analysis results from a certified laboratory for all contaminants identified in the primary and secondary standards and any listed unregulated contaminants,

4. quarterly analysis indicating the potential maximum TTHM and HAA5 levels, and

5. monthly analyses of the TOC levels, Cryptosporidium and Giardia.

(f) A study showing the source will be responsive to the treatment outlined in the engineering report and that the expected finished water will comply with all primary and secondary standards.

(g) The Department's written concurrence of this report shall be received by the applicant prior to the submittal of a permit application package for construction of the intake.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-6-.03

New Rule: Filed December 21, 1998; effective January 25, 1999. Amended: Filed May 2, 2000; effective June 6, 2000. Amended: Filed December 24, 2003; effective January 28, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.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.

Author: Edgar K. Hughes, Dennis D. Harrison

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, 22-23-33, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.