Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 815 - Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 40 - Water Utilities
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - Standards for Water Utilities (815-RICR-40-00-01)
Section 815-RICR-40-00-1.7 - RECORDS AND REPORTS

Universal Citation: 815 RI Code of Rules 40 00 1.7

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Station Records. Each water utility shall keep sufficient records of the operation of its pumping, filtering, chlorinating and other units to show the characteristics and performance of each.

B. Water Supply Measurement Records

1. Measuring Devices. Each public water utility shall install a suitable measuring device, or otherwise determine quantity, at each point at which water enters the public water utility's distribution system in order that a record may be maintained of the quantity of water entering the distribution system at each such point.

2. Water Supply Records. At least once each month the quantity of water entering the public water utility's distribution system shall be determined for each point of entry. Twelve-month totals by sources shall be recorded and transmitted to the Division in the utility's annual report to the Division.

C. System Maps. Each water utility shall have on file at its principal office located within the state a suitable map, maps or drawings showing the following:

1. Size, character, and location of all mains, including hydrants and valves.

2. Size and location of each service connection, where practicable. In lieu of showing service locations on maps, a card record or other suitable means may be used.

3. Layout of all principal pumping stations, filter and chlorinating plants to show size, location and character of all major equipment, pipe lines, connections, valves and other equipment used.

D. Meter Records. Each water utility shall keep numerically arranged and properly classified records giving for each meter owned or used by the water utility for any purpose, the identification number, date of purchase, name of manufacturer, serial number, type, rating, and the name and address of each customer on whose premises the meter has been in service, with date of installation and removal. These records shall be maintained in a manner such that the date of the last test is readily ascertainable.

E. Preservation of Records. All records required by these rules shall be preserved by the water utility for a period of two (2) years unless otherwise designated herein or by the Division's Regulations Governing the Preservation of Records. Such records shall be kept within the State of Rhode Island at the office or offices of the water utility and shall be open at all reasonable hours for examination by the Division or its representatives.

F. Reports to Division. The water utility shall furnish to the Division, at such times and in such form as the Division may require, the results of any required costs and summaries of any required records. The water utility shall also furnish the Division with any information concerning the water utility's facilities or operations which the Division may request and need for determining rates or judging the practices of the water utility.

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