Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 179 - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Chapter 17 - INTERIM ENHANCED SURFACE WATER TREATMENT (SYSTEMS SERVING 10,000 OR MORE PEOPLE)
Section 179-17-003 - CRITERIA FOR AVOIDING FILTRATION
Current through September 17, 2024
In addition to the requirements of 179 NAC 13-004, a public water system using groundwater under the direct influence of surface water, subject to the requirements of this chapter that does not provide filtration must meet all of the conditions of 179 NAC 17-003.01 and 17-003.02.
003.01 Site-Specific Conditions
In addition to site-specific conditions in 179 NAC 13-004.02, systems must maintain a wellhead protection program under 179 NAC 13-004.02B to minimize the potential for contamination by Cryptosporidium oocysts in the source water. The wellhead protection program must, for Cryptosporidium:
003.02 During the onsite inspection conducted under the provisions of 179 NAC 13-004.02C, the Department will determine whether the wellhead protection program established under 179 NAC 13-004.02B is adequate to limit potential contamination by Cryptosporidium oocysts. The adequacy of the program must be based on the comprehensiveness of the wellhead protection review; the effectiveness of the system's program to monitor and control detrimental activities occurring in the wellhead protection area; and the extent to which the water system has maximized land ownership and/or controlled land use within the wellhead protection area.
