Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 179 - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Chapter 5 - REPORTING AND RECORDKEEPING
Section 179-5-003 - REQUIRED REPORTS
Current through September 17, 2024
The owner of a public water supply must report to the Director within the time prescribed on each of the following occurrences which influence or alter the reliability of the system or the safety of drinking water delivered to the consumer:
1. Any disruption in service that results in a likelihood for the entrance of contaminants into the system, including reduced pressure due to fire fighting operations or breakdown should be recorded by the owner of the system. Any loss of pressure or disruption of service for reasons beyond normal repair or replacement must be reported to the Director when more than 10% of the consumers are affected.
2. Any proposed change in source of supply or treatment processes, or any expansion of storage or to the distribution service area must be reported to the Director before entering into any financial commitment for implementing a change.
3. All reports, studies, and investigations pertinent to the operation and management of a public water system must be made available to the Director on request.
4. Any change in personnel, elected or appointed, having primary responsibility for the operation of a public water supply system, must be promptly reported to the Director by the owner or a representative of the owner.
5. Any change in ownership of a public water system must be reported to the Director by the prior owner, and the prior owner is responsible for informing the new owner of the general provisions of the Nebraska Safe Drinking Water Act and the regulations implementing it.
