South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:02 - Lodging and food service
Chapter 44:02:07 - Food service code
Section 44:02:07:64 - Water supply

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 44:02:07:64
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024

A safe supply of water must be obtained from an approved source that is a public water system or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to article 74:04. A nonpublic water system must submit samples monthly to an EPA-certified laboratory for bacteriological analysis while the food establishment is in operation. A yearly nitrate test is also required.

The water source and system must be of sufficient capacity to meet the demands for water of the food establishment. Water under pressure must be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. Hot water generation and distribution systems must be provided that are sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment.

Bottled drinking water used or sold in a food establishment must be obtained from approved sources and must be dispensed from their original containers.

A cross-connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between the drinking water system and a nondrinking water system or a water system of unknown quality is prohibited.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17, 34-18-22.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22, 34-18-25.

State Plumbing Code, art 20:54.

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