Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.38 - PUBLIC WATER AND SEWAGE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Subchapter 17.38.5 - Water Hauled for Cisterns
Rule 17.38.510 - SANITIZING EQUIPMENT
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.38.510
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Hauling equipment must be cleaned and sanitized:
(a) before being
used the first time and after a period of non-use.
(b) after any portion of equipment has been
dismantled or repaired.
(c) after known
errors in sanitary procedures by the operators have occurred.
(d) at least weekly.
(2) Equipment shall be cleaned by scrubbing with normal cleaning aids, being careful to flush away all foreign materials.
(3) The equipment shall be sanitized by exposing it to:
(a) steam at 170ºF for 15 minutes,
or
(b) steam at 200ºF for 5
minutes, or
(c) chlorine, iodine, or
other approved sanitizers at recommended strength and contact time. Application of
chemical sanitizers can be done by fogging, spraying, jet-blowing, or any other
procedure approved by the department.
AUTH: 75-6-104, MCA; IMP: 75-6-104, MCA
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