Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-23-4 - Site Selection and Water Source Critical Control Points4.1. Aquaculture water sources, except those utilizing a public water system certified by State or Local Health Authorities, shall be tested for pesticide and chemical residues by the Commissioner at an approved laboratory prior to commencing aquaculture production.4.2. Aquaculture water sources utilizing surface waters, except those sources utilizing a public water system certified by State or Local Health Authorities, shall be tested for pesticide and chemical residues by the Commissioner at an approved laboratory on at least an annual basis.4.3. Aquaculture water sources and aquaculture production areas shall be tested by the Commissioner at an approved laboratory whenever the Commissioner suspects contamination.4.4. The Commissioner may require testing for other possible contaminants that he or she concludes is necessary to protect the safety of consumers.4.5. Terrestrial livestock shall be excluded by fencing or a permanent structure from the immediate vicinity of aquaculture water sources and aquaculture production areas where fish are raised for human consumption.4.6. Septic tanks, home aeration units, vault privy, or other sewage tanks shall not be located within 50 feet of a well or groundwater supply used as an aquaculture water source, or aquaculture production areas in order to prevent fecal and other contamination of water where fish are raised for human consumption, except that tanks or other aquaculture production systems with a barrier preventing possible contamination may be located closer.4.7. Manure and/or sewage sludge shall not be applied within 50 feet of an aquaculture water source or aquaculture production area.4.8. Every reasonable effort shall be made to keep water used for aquaculture production pure and free from contamination.4.9. Permanent records of all analysis of aquaculture water sources and aquaculture production areas for contaminants shall be kept.