N.M. Admin. Code § 16.8.6.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 16.8.6.11 - WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE

A. Drinking water shall be obtained from an approved source that is:

(1) a public water system; or

(2) a non-public water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.

B. A drinking water system shall be flushed and disinfected before being placed in service after construction, repair, or modification and after an emergency situation, such as a flood, that may introduce contaminants to the system.

C. Except as specified under Subsection D of this section:

(1) Water from a public water system shall meet the construction and drinking water quality standards specified in 20.7.10 NMAC; and

(2) Water from a non-public water system shall meet:

(a) the construction requirements and drinking water quality standards of a non-community water system as specified in 20.7.10 NMAC; and

(b) the drinking water source setback requirements as specified in 20.7.3 NMAC.

D. A non-drinking water supply shall be used only if its use is approved and shall be used only for nonculinary purposes such as air conditioning, non-cannabis equipment cooling, and fire protection.

E. Except when used as specified in Subsection D of this section, water from a non-public water system shall meet the sampling requirements of a non-community water system as specified in 20.7.10 NMAC.

F. The most recent sample report for the non-public water system shall be retained on file in the cannabis manufacturer facility or the report shall be maintained as specified by state water quality regulations.

G. Water shall be received from the source through the use of:

(1) an approved public water main; or

(2) one or more of the following that shall be constructed, maintained, and operated according to law:

(a) Non-public water main, water pumps, pipes, hoses, connections, and other appurtenances;

(b) Water transport vehicles; or

(c) Water containers.

H. Sewage shall be disposed of according to LAW. Liquid waste systems shall meet the requirements of 20.7.3 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.8.6.11

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 23, December 14, 2021, eff. 12/2/2021, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 19, October 11, 2022, eff. 10/11/2022