Current through August 26, 2024
(1) WATER SYSTEMS.
(a) The water system used to supply water to
the campground may be a public water system or a private water
system.
(b) The water system used
to supply water to the campground shall be located within the campground and
the operation, construction, installation, materials, and maintenance, shall
comply with ch. NR 812 as enforced by the department of natural
resources.
(2) POTABLE
WATER SUPPLY.
(a) A campground shall be
supplied with potable water that meets the drinking water standards in ch. NR
809.
(b) The operator shall provide
a copy of the water system bacteriological analysis for total coliform report
to the department or its agent for each water system, public or private, that
supplies water to the campground. If the campground operates seasonally, the
operator shall provide the report to the department or its agent before the
season begins. If the campground is operated year round, the operator shall
provide the report to the department or its agent annually.
Note: Public water systems may require
additional water testing as required by the department of natural resources in
ch. NR 809.
(c)
1. The operator shall discontinue use of a
public or private water system used to supply water to the campground, whenever
the potable water from the system does not meet bacteriologically safe drinking
water standards in ch. NR 809.
2.
If the operator discontinues use of the campground's water system, the operator
shall supply potable water to the campground from a source and in a manner
approved by the department until the operator submits documentation to the
department or its agent that the water supplied by the water system meets the
bacteriologically safe drinking water standards in ch. NR 809.
Note: Bottles for collection of water samples
may be obtained by writing to the State Laboratory of Hygiene, 2601 Agriculture
Drive, Madison, WI 53708 or by calling 800-442-4618. Use of any private or
public certified laboratory is acceptable to satisfy the requirement.
(3) STAND
ALONE OUTLETS. The operator shall provide a stand-alone outlet that supplies
potable water under pressure within 400 feet walking distance from each
campsite. No stand-alone outlet for potable water may be located fewer than 50
feet from the outside edge of a sanitary dump station apron unless an
alternative is approved by the department under s.
ATCP 79.02(2). For campgrounds or
campsites constructed before September 1, 1992, the water supply outlets shall
meet the requirements by the rules in effect when the plans and specifications
were approved.
(4) WATER SERVICE
CONNECTIONS.
(a) The plumbing system for the
water service and water distribution system for a toilet building, shower
building, privately owned camping unit, or operator-provided camping unit shall
comply with chs.
SPS 382 and 384 as enforced by
the department of safety and professional services.
(b) Adequate provision shall be made to
prevent freezing of service lines, valves or riser pipes.
(c) Water service connections shall be
provided with approved backflow prevention devices.
