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-.29 - Certified Laboratories
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
(1) Laboratories Approved by the Division. For the purpose of determining compliance with Rules 391-3-5-.18, .19, .20, .21, .22, .23, .24, .25, .26, .27, .28, .52, .53, .54 and .55, samples may be considered only if they have been analyzed by a laboratory approved by the Division or by EPA, in accordance with 40 CFR Part 141.28, except that measurements for turbidity, disinfectant residual, fluoride residual, temperature, pH, conductivity, calcium, alkalinity, orthophosphate, and silica may be performed by any person acceptable to the Division. Fluoride analysis for determining compliance with MCL must be conducted by a laboratory approved by the Division or by EPA.
(2) Laboratory Personnel Changes. All drinking water analysis laboratories certified by the Division must notify the Division of personnel changes within thirty (30) days from the time of the change.
(3) Division-Collected Samples. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to preclude the Division or any duly designated representative of the Division from taking samples or from using the results from such samples to determine compliance by a supplier of water with the applicable requirements of this Chapter.
Ga. L. 1977, p. 351, et seq., O.C.G.A. § 12-5-170 et seq., as amended.
