Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Environmental Quality
Title R309 - Drinking Water
Rule R309-550 - Facility Design and Operation: Transmission and Distribution Pipelines
Section R309-550-13 - Operation and Maintenance
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Disinfection After Line Repair.
The disinfection procedures of Section 4.7, AWWA Standard C651-05 shall be followed if a water main is cut or repaired.
(2) Cross Connections.
The water system shall not allow a connection that may jeopardize water quality. Cross connections shall be eliminated by physical separation,
(3) ANSI/NSF Standards.
All pipe and fittings used in routine operation and maintenance shall be ANSI-certified as meeting NSF Standard 61 or Standard 14.
(4) Seasonal Operation.
Water systems operated seasonally shall be disinfected and flushed according to AWWA Standard C651- 05 for pipelines and AWWA Standard C652-11 for storage facilities prior to each season's use. A satisfactory bacteriologic sample shall be obtained prior to use. During the non-use period, care shall be taken to close all openings into the system.