South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-25 - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 61-25.5 - WATER, PLUMBING, AND WASTE
Part 61-25.5-1 - WATER
Section 61-25.5-101 - Source

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-25.5-101

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

5-101.11 Approved System.

Drinking water shall be obtained from an approved source that is:

(A) An existing public water system P (e.g., municipality);

(B) A new public water system (including a well) constructed for the purpose of serving the retail food establishment that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to R.61-58, State Primary Drinking Water Regulation; P
(1) The owner shall provide the Department with a copy of the public water system Operating Permit or Public Water Supply Construction Permit and Approval to Place into Operation prior to the issuance of a permit to operate the retail food establishment;

(2) Upon the date of written notification from the Department to the owner/retail food establishment that the water supply to the retail food establishment does not meet acceptable standards for drinking water consumption, the retail food establishment shall immediately cease its food operation; P

(C) An approved water transport vehicle filled from a source that complies with (A) or (B) above;P

(D) An approved water container filled from a source that complies with (A) or (B) above; P or

(E) An on-premises water storage tank filled from a source that complies with (A) or (B) above.P

5-101.12 System Flushing and Disinfection.

A drinking water system shall be flushed and sampled for the presence of bacteria before being placed in service after construction, repair, or modification and after an emergency situation, such as a flood, or a water main break, that may introduce contaminants to the system. P

5-101.13 Bottled Drinking Water.

Bottled drinking water used or sold in a retail food establishment shall be obtained from approved sources in accordance with 21 CFR 129, Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water. P

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