Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 15 - FOOD
Chapter 10.15.11 - Bottled Water
Section 10.15.11.10 - Unit Processing Operations - Bulk Storage and Transportation

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.15.11.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

The person-in-charge shall ensure that:

A. Water stored in bulk or transported for bottling is from an approved source;

B. A storage tank, hose, pump, and piping used for loading, transporting, and unloading water meet the requirements set forth in Regulation .08 of this chapter;

C. A tank used to store drinking water is:

(1) Not used for storage of a nonfood product;

(2) Closed to exclude all foreign matter;

(3) Vented in a sanitary manner; and

(4) Sampled weekly and analyzed for coliform bacteria and standard plate count;

D. The openings in a storage tank and tank truck are:

(1) Protected from contamination;

(2) Kept sealed or locked when water for bottling is not being transferred; and

(3) Not susceptible to damage or tampering;

E. A tank truck used to transport drinking water is:

(1) Cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to maintain a sanitary condition and at least once per week; and

(2) Provided a number or other marking on the outside of the truck; and

F. A record is made that:

(1) Provides the following information for each batch of drinking water delivered:
(a) Name of the water hauler;

(b) Tanker truck number;

(c) Date of shipment;

(d) Name of seller;

(e) Location of the source water; and

(f) Date of delivery;

(2) Is maintained for at least 2 years after the record is made; and

(3) Is available for inspection by the Department.

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