Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Environmental Quality
Title R309 - Drinking Water
Rule R309-545 - Facility Design and Operation: Drinking Water Storage Tanks
Section R309-545-11 - Internal Surfaces and Coatings
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 309-545-11
Current through Bulletin 2024-24, December 15, 2024
(1) ANSI/NSF Standard 61 Certification.
All interior surfaces and coatings shall comply with ANSI/NSF Standard 61 or other standards approved by the Director. This requirement applies to any pipes and fittings, protective materials (e.g., paints, coatings, concrete admixtures, concrete release agents, or concrete sealers), joining and sealing materials (e.g., adhesives, caulks, gaskets, primers and sealants) and mechanical devices (e.g., electrical wire, switches, sensors, valves, or submersible pumps) that may come into contact with the drinking water.
(2) Curing Procedures and Volatile Organic Compounds.
(a)
Proper curing procedures shall be followed per manufacturer's directions,
including curing time, temperature, and forced air ventilation. Drinking water
shall not be introduced into the tank until proper curing has occurred.
(b) It shall be the responsibility
of the water system to assure that no tastes, odors, toxins, or contaminants
that result in MCL exceedances, are imparted to the water as a result of tank
coating or repair.
(c) Prior to
placing a drinking water storage tank in service, cleaning, disinfection, and
flushing procedures shall be completed.
(d) Prior to placing a drinking water storage
tank in service, an analysis for volatile organic compounds from water
contained therein may be required to verify compliance with drinking water
maximum contaminant levels.
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