N.M. Admin. Code § 17.13.950.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 17.13.950.12 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
A. General Design and Construction: General design and construction of wastewater collection and treatment facilities shall be in accordance with the guidelines specified in the New Mexico Health and Environment Department's publication titled "Guidelines for Wastewater Collection and Treatment Works in New Mexico" as may be revised from time to time.
B. Standardizing: To preclude costly duplication of stocked piping material the utility may properly require that a specific material shall be used throughout at the discretion of the utility.
C. Service Connections:
(1) The size, design, material, and installation of the service pipe shall conform to the reasonable requirements of the utility.
(2) Whenever feasible all service pipes shall be installed below the frost line to prevent freezing and at a depth adequate to protect the pipes from surface activity, gardening, etc.
D. Measuring Devices: Each utility shall install a suitable totalizing measuring device or otherwise determine inlet flows into a treatment facility and discharge flows from the treatment facility so that an accurate record may be maintained of the quantity of effluent treated by the utility on a monthly basis.

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.13.950.12

Recompiled 12/30/01