Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 252 - Department of Environmental Quality
Chapter 656 - Water Pollution Control Facility Construction Standards
Subchapter 27 - Water Reuse
Section 252:656-27-4 - Distribution systems
Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024
(a) Cautionary language required. The following cautionary language is required for reclaimed water piping, valves, outlets and appurtenances in distribution systems.
(b) Hose bibs and yard hydrants. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below-grade vaults. Reclaimed water hose bibs, yardhydrants and/or similar outlets shall be equipped with a warning sign containing the cautionary language required in (a)(3) of this Section.
(c) Distribution pipes. Reclaimed water distribution pipes shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements for sanitary sewer pipes in of 252:656-5-2, 252:656-5-3, 252:656-5-4 and 252:656-5-5.
(d) Pumping stations and force mains. Pumping stations and force mains shall be designed and constructed in accordance with 252:656-7-1 through 4, with the following exceptions:
(e) Reclaimed water flushing system. Reclaimed water distribution systems shall be designed with all appurtenances necessary to adequately flush the distribution system to prevent slime growth and the regrowth of pathogens. Flushing plans shall be developed for all reclaimed water distribution systems and submitted for DEQ approval. Flushing plans shall also be included in reclaimed water systems' O&M manuals [see 252:656-3-10 ] and in suppliers' DEQ approved inspection programs [see 252:627-1-5(f) ]. All flushing systems shall include at a minimum:
Added at 29 Ok Reg 1061, eff 7-1-12