Section 144-206-6-A - Water Supply1 Water from a public water system, as defined under Maine law, shall meet the federal water standards established under the National Primary Drinking Water Rules, 40 CFR Part 141, and the Department of Human Services Rules Relating to Drinking Water, 10-144 CMR, Chapter 231 (Critical Violation)2 Water from a licensed establishment that does not meet the definition of a regulated public water system shall meet state drinking water quality standards. (Critical Violation)3 Drinking water acquired from a surface water source shall be adequate, of a safe, sanitary quality, approved by the Department, and properly disinfected with chlorine. (Critical Violation)a Ground water sources required to be chlorinated and surface water sources shall maintain a chlorine residual, after 30 minutes contact time, of 0.25 ppm free chlorine or 1.0 ppm total chlorine.b A written daily record of chlorine residuals shall be maintained and available to the Department upon request. A bacteriological analysis and test for turbidity shall be conducted monthly when the establishment is in operation.4 All water, not piped into the lodging establishment directly from the source, shall be transported, handled, stored and dispensed in a sanitary manner. (Critical Violation)5 Bottled and packaged potable water shall be obtained from a source that complies with all laws and meets the State of Maine Rules Relating to Bottling Water and the Primary Drinking Water Standards. Such bottled and packaged water shall be handled and stored in a way that protects it from contamination. Bottled and packaged potable water shall be dispensed from the original container. (Critical Violation)6 Hot and cold water under pressure shall be provided at all sinks, lavatories, and/or dishwashers during the hours of operation in all lodging places and in locations where equipment and tableware are washed. An applicant may be relieved of this requirement upon a demonstration of good cause, approved by the Department.7 All private water supplies shall be subject to inspection by the Department at all times. Water from such sources shall not be used or supplied to the public unless samples therefrom have been tested and approved within the preceding twelve (12) month period by the Department, or other certified laboratories approved by the Department. Establishments which operate seasonally shall obtain a sample prior to the start of the season. Additional tests may be required by the Drinking Water Program. A copy of the water analysis, and other supporting documentation, shall be available for inspection by the Department at all times. (Critical Violation)10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 206, § 6-A