North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 15A - Environmental Quality
Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Subchapter C - WATER SUPPLIES
Section .1000 - DISINFECTION OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Section 18C .1003 - DISINFECTION OF STORAGE TANKS AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Universal Citation: 15A NC Admin Code 18C .1003

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) Water distribution systems, including storage tanks and water mains, after flushing to remove sediment and other foreign matter, and after testing for leaks, shall be disinfected in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard C652-11; "Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities" or in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C651-14; "Disinfection of Water Mains." Copies may be obtained for public inspection as set forth in Rule .0503 of this Subchapter.

(b) After disinfection, water storage or distribution facilities shall not be placed into service until bacteriological test results of representative water samples analyzed by a certified laboratory are found to be satisfactory.

(c) Records demonstrating compliance with ANSI/AWWA Standards C652-11 or ANSI/AWWA Standard 651-14 shall be available for three years for inspection by the Department.

Authority G.S. 130A-315; 130A-317; P.L. 93-523;
Eff. January 1, 1977;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1978;
Readopted Eff. July 1, 2019.

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