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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 010 - Agriculture, Dept. ofSubagency 0003 - Food Safety, Wyoming
Chapter 12 - BULK WATER REQUIREMENT
Section 12-2 - General Standards

010-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-2

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 12-2 - General Standards

(a) All bulk water covered shall be obtained from an approved source meeting one (1) of the following requirements:

  • (i) A regulated public water system that meets the requirements of 40 CFR 141 which is designed, operated, maintained, and sampled according to law;
  • (ii) A non-public water system that is designed, operated, and maintained according to law with current satisfactory or negative sampling results for coliform bacteria where samples are collected at least semiannually; or
  • (iii) An approved well or developed spring with an established history of current satisfactory or negative sampling results for coliform bacteria; and
    • (A) Routine sampling conducted at least quarterly or immediately prior to filling the bulk tank.

(b) Bulk water to be hauled, sold, or used shall not contact any surface or object which is not specifically designed for the sanitary handling and transfer of potable water. All equipment and plumbing coming in contact with the bulk water must be used exclusively for handling potable water and not for any other purpose.

(c) Tanks previously used to haul any beverage, food, or food-grade substance other than potable water, shall be tested for volatile organic chemicals (VOC) and inorganic chemicals (IOC) before being put into service.

(d) Tanks which have previously been used for hauling non-food grade liquids or petroleum products shall not be used to haul potable water.

(e) Bulk water tanks shall be completely sealed and latched at all times except when filling, cleaning, or servicing the bulk tank.

  • (i) Air vents shall terminate downward, if not otherwise protected by the manhole cover, and be equipped with a dust filter capable of removing particulate material which exceeds 10 microns in diameter.
    • (A) A twenty four (24) mesh, or finer, screen may be used during the winter months if the filter is likely to become frozen.

(f) All licensed bulk water hauling tanks shall display a "Wyoming Tested and Approved" seal on the outside of the tank or inside the water handling equipment compartment showing the most recent date of inspection.

(g) Water shall not be stored in the bulk tank longer than three (3) days.

010-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-2