N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 7-4.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 7-4.5 - Water and sewage

(a) Every existing and proposed water supply serving a mass gathering shall comply with the maximum contaminant levels and the applicable turbidity requirements contained in Subpart 5-1 of this Title and, in addition, shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Drinking water shall be adequate in quantity, of a quality which the permit-issuing official approves as complying with at least the applicable requirements of Part 5 of this Title, and shall be readily available to occupants of the property. Drinking water only shall be so delivered or piped as to be easily accessible. Nonpotable water shall not be easily accessible.

(2) A well or spring source of drinking water shall be constructed, located and protected against pollution in a manner approved by the permit-issuing official or the State Commissioner of Health as properly designed against contamination. A pipe, pump or other outlet delivering drinking water shall be of an adequate type and installation, and provisions shall be made for proper disposition of wastewater.

(3) There shall be no physical connection between a pipe carrying drinking water and a nonpotable water supply. Fixtures, installations or equipment from which back-siphonage may occur, shall not be supplied water from a pipe carrying drinking water.

(4) A common drinking utensil shall not be provided. Drinking fountains shall be of adequate sanitary design and construction.

(5) Where a water treatment process is employed, records of such treatment shall be properly maintained on a daily basis and submitted at least monthly to the permit-issuing official, on such forms as he or the commissioner may direct.

(6) Any interruption in treatment of a drinking water supply shall be reported immediately to the permit-issuing official. No change in the source or method of treatment of a drinking water supply shall be made without first notifying and securing the approval of the permit-issuing official.

(7) A minimum water pressure of 20 pounds per square inch, at peak demand, shall be maintained at all points in the distribution system.

(b) Facilities shall be provided and maintained for the satisfactory treatment and/or disposal of sewage. In addition, such facilities shall meet the following requirements:

(1) A plan for proposed new or modified facilities for the satisfactory treatment and/or disposal of sewage shall be submitted to the permit-issuing official or the State Department of Health when the individual system treats a daily flow of less than 1,000 gallons of sewage. Plans for new or modified facilities designed to treat a daily sewage flow of 1,000 gallons or more shall be submitted to the Department of Environmental Conservation for approval.

(2) A permit or approval in writing for the discharge of sewage or sewage effluent as provided by the plans shall be obtained from the permit-issuing official or other official having jurisdiction.

(3) No construction shall be commenced for new or modified facilities for the treatment and/or disposal of sewage until such permit or approval in writing has been received by the operator. Construction shall be in accordance with approved plans.

(4) The presence of inadequately treated sewage on the surface of the ground is prohibited.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 7-4.5