Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.17.603

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 58.01.17.603 - MUNICIPAL RECYCLED WATER: ACCESS, EXPOSURE, AND SIGNAGE
01.Class A Recycled Water. When using Class A recycled water, notify the public and personnel in the area that recycled water is used and is not safe for drinking. Post signs stating "Caution: Recycled Water - Do Not Drink" or equivalent signage.
a. Distribution system identification and signage.
i. For all new buried pipe conveying Class A Recycled Water, including service lines, valves, and other appurtenances, must use the color purple consistently throughout the system. The color proposed for use will be identified in the plans and specifications and reviewed by the Department to ensure the pipes are adequately identifiable and distinguishable. If fading or discoloration of the purple pipe is experienced during construction, identification tape or locating wire along the pipe is required. Label piping every ten (10) feet with "Caution: Recycled Water - Do Not Drink" or equivalent signage in English and a secondary language as applicable.
ii. If identification tape is installed along with the purple pipe, use white or black printing on a purple color field as approved by the Department and label with "Caution: Recycled Water - Do Not Drink" or equivalent signage. The overall width of the tape is at least three (3) inches. Install identification tape eighteen (18) inches above the transmission pipe longitudinally, center over the pipe, and run continuously along the pipe's length.
iii. Ensure all valves have locking valve covers that are non-interchangeable with potable water valve covers and inscribed on the top surface with "Recycled Water." Ensure all above ground pipes and pumps are consistently color coded purple and marked to differentiate Class A recycled water facilities from potable water facilities.
b. Pumping facilities identification and signage.
i. Paint all exposed and above ground piping, risers, fittings, pumps, and valves in purple. Label all piping using a means accepted by the Department with "Caution: Recycled Water - Do Not Drink" or equivalent signage. In a fenced pump station area, post signs on all sides.
ii. Install warning labels with "Caution: Recycled Water - Do Not Drink" or equivalent signage on designated facilities such as, but not limited to, controller panels and washdown or blow-off hydrants on water trucks, hose bibs, and temporary construction services.
c. Where Class A recycled water is stored or impounded, or used for irrigation in public areas, install warning signs with, at a minimum, one (1) inch purple letters on a white or other high contrast background notifying the public the water is unsafe to drink. Signs may also have a purple background with white or other high contrast lettering. Label warning signs with "Caution: Recycled Water - Do Not Drink" or equivalent signage.
d. Place drinking fountains, picnic tables, food establishments, and other public eating facilities out of any spray irrigation area, or otherwise protect areas in which Class A recycled water is used. In construction plans, indicate exterior drinking fountains, picnic tables, food establishments, and other public eating facilities or, if these areas do not exist, state this in the plans and specifications.
02.Class B Recycled Water. When using Class B recycled water, notify the public and personnel in the area that recycled water is used and is not safe for drinking. Post signs stating "Caution: Recycled Water - Do Not Drink" or equivalent signage in English and a secondary language as applicable.
03.Class C Recycled Water. When using Class C recycled water for irrigation, notify the personnel in the area that recycled water is used and is not safe for drinking. For the public, post signs around the perimeter of the irrigation site stating "Warning: Recycled Water - Do Not Enter" or equivalent signage in English and a secondary language as applicable.
04.Class D Recycled Water. When using Class D recycled water for irrigation, notify the personnel in the area that recycled water is used and is not safe for drinking. For the public, post signs around the perimeter of the irrigation site stating "Recycled Water - Do Not Enter" or equivalent signage in English and a secondary language as applicable.
05.Class E Undisinfected Recycled Water. When using Class E undisinfected recycled water for irrigation, prevent public access to the irrigation site using a physical barrier or other measure approved by the Department. Post signs around the perimeter of the irrigation site stating "Warning: Recycled Water - Do Not Enter" or equivalent signage in English and a secondary language as applicable.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.17.603

Effective April 6, 2023