Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-5 - RULES FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER
Rule 391-3-5-.12 - Disinfection
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 391-3-5-.12
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Disinfection Requirements. All newly constructed public water systems including extensions, additions, modifications, or repairs to existing public water systems including water mains, storage tanks, treatment plants, wells, or any other pipes or parts of the public water system which may affect the quality of the drinking water which is delivered, treated or stored, must be disinfected before being placed into service by the supplier or water by one of the following methods:
(a) Water mains.
Any new or repaired water main must be disinfected in accordance with the
latest edition of American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard
C651.
(b) Storage facilities. Any
new or repaired water storage facility must be disinfected in accordance with
the latest edition of American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard
C652.
(c) Water treatment plants.
Any new or repaired portion of a water treatment plant must be disinfected in
accordance with the latest edition of American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Standard C653.
(d) Wells. Any new
well or existing well that has been rehabilitated or reworked must be
disinfected in accordance with the latest edition of American Water Works
Association (AWWA) Standard C654.
(e) Any system required to develop a
disinfection profile in accordance with the provisions specified in sections
(8)(c)(i) and (ii) of Rule
391-3-5-.20 and that decides to make
a significant change to its disinfection practice must consult with the
Division prior to making such change. Significant changes to disinfection
practice are: changes to the point of disinfection; changes to the
disinfectant(s) used in the treatment plant; changes to the disinfection
process; and, any other modification identified by the Division. Any system
that is modifying its disinfection practice must calculate its disinfection
benchmark as specified in section (8)(c)(iii) of Rule
391-3-5-.20.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-170 et seq.
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