S.D. Admin. R. 74:04:09:05

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 74:04:09:05 - Technical, managerial, and financial capacity criteria

New water systems must meet the following criteria in order to obtain a certificate of approval:

(1) Technical capacity criteria:

(a) Finished water meets all required drinking water standards;

(b) Personnel operate the system effectively; and

(c) A valid water right is obtained;

(2) Managerial capacity criteria:

(a) The system owner or owners are clearly identified;

(b) The system meets all of the operator certification requirements in accordance with chapter 74:21:02 or have a plan to do so if the system is not yet required to have a certified operator;

(c) A system or method is in place to effectively maintain all required records, distribution system histories, maps, and compliance information; and

(d) An operating plan is completed in accordance with subsection 74:04:09:08(2)(b);

(3) Financial capacity criteria:

(a) Revenues are greater than costs;

(b) A financial audit of the water system is completed every three years;

(c) The water system produces and utilizes an annual budget;

(d) The operating ratio is greater than 1.0;

(e) The coverage ratio is greater than 1.0;

(f) Customers are metered; and

(g) An emergency/replacement reserve is created and funded.

S.D. Admin. R. 74:04:09:05

25 SDR 75, effective 11/18/1998.

General Authority: SDCL 34A-3A-25.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-3A-25.