10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 33, § 13

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 144-33-13 - DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER

A.Initial testing requirement for licensees serving water from a municipal public water source. In order to hold a license, applicants serving water from a municipal public water system, must collect one first-draw lead sample prior to receiving a license or enter into a bottled water agreement from the Department. The sample container must be from a Maine-certified laboratory and consist of a one-liter capacity.

B.Initial testing requirements for licensees serving water from their own well. Applicants serving drinking water from their own well must demonstrate satisfactory water quality by testing for the following contaminants by a Maine-certified laboratory:

1. Fluoride,

2. Uranium,

3. Arsenic,

4. Lead (first-draw sample),

5. Total coliform bacteria, and

6. Nitrates.

C.Ongoing annual water tests for providers with wells. Licensees serving water from their own well shall test their water annually for coliform bacteria and nitrates. Samples must be analyzed and results reported by a Maine-certified laboratory. Licensees must maintain water quality reports for Department inspection.

D.Five-year water tests for providers with wells. In addition to the annual testing required by Section 13(C) above, licensees serving water from their own wells must test their water every five years for at least the following contaminants: fluoride, uranium, lead (first-draw sample) and arsenic.

E.Bottled water agreements. If the licensee chooses to use and serve bottled water for all food preparation and drinking purposes, then the licensee may operate under a written bottled water agreement with the Department. Under this agreement the licensee shall:

1. Use bottled water for all consumption and food preparation;

2. Provide written notification to parents of enrolled and prospective children that the provider is required to use bottled water for all consumption and food preparation;

3. Conspicuously post the agreement where it can be seen by parents; and

4. Continue to conduct annual water testing in accordance with Section 13(C) of this rule.

F.Capacity. During all hours of operation, drinking water and wastewater disposal must meet the standards of the Department to accommodate the licensed capacity of the licensee.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 33, § 13