Section R309-500-4 - General(1) Construction of New Facilities and Modification of Existing Facilities. (a) Plans, specifications, and other data pertinent to new facilities, or existing facilities of public drinking water systems not previously reviewed, shall be submitted to the Director for review for conformance with rules R309-500 through R309-550. All submittals shall be from the public water system or its agent.(b) The Director has the authority to grant an exception to R309-500 through R309-550 per R309-105-6(2)(b).(c) A public water system may not begin construction of a public drinking water project without Plan Approval unless it meets the r equirements of R309-500-7.(d) A public water system may not begin operation of a drinking water facility without an Operating Permit unless it meets the r equirements of R309-500-7.(2) Minimum Quantity and Quality Requirements for Existing Facilities. All existing public drinking water systems shall be capable of reliably delivering water that meets current drinking water minimum quantity and quality requirements. The Director may require modification of existing systems in accordance with R309-500 through R309-550 when such modifications are needed to reliably achieve minimum quantity and quality requirements.
(3) Operation and Maintenance. Public drinking water system facilities shall be operated and maintained in a manner that protects public health. As a minimum, operation and maintenance procedures described in R309-500 through R309-550 shall be met.
Utah Admin. Code R309-500-4
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-15, effective 7/15/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-23, effective 11/7/2017