Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 020 - Environmental Quality, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0011 - Water Quality
Chapter 12 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES
Section 12-18 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 12-18

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) Each new or modified treatment or pumping facility shall have an operation and maintenance manual (O & M Manual) located at the facility. The manuals shall provide the following information as a minimum:

(i) Introduction;

(ii) Description of facilities and unit processes within the plant from influent structures through effluent structures;
(A) The size, capacity, model number (where applicable), and intended loading rate of facilities and unit processes;

(B) A description of each unit, including the function, controls, lubrication, and maintenance schedule;

(C) A description of start-up operations, routine operations, abnormal operations, emergency or power outage operations, bypass procedures, and safety;

(D) Flow diagrams of the entire process, as well as individual unit processes that show the flow options under the various operational conditions listed in paragraph (a)(ii) of this Section; and

(E) The design criteria for each unit process, including the number, type, capacity, sizes, and other relevant information.

(iii) Plant control system;

(iv) Utilities and systems;

(v) Emergency procedures, including:
(A) Details of emergency operations procedures for possible foreseeable emergencies, such as power outage, equipment failure, development of unsafe conditions, and other emergency conditions;

(B) Emergency operations valve positions, flow control settings, and other information to ensure continued operation of the facility at maximum possible efficiency during emergencies; and

(C) Emergency notification procedures to be followed to protect health and safety under various emergency conditions.

(vi) Permit requirements and other regulatory requirements;

(vii) Staffing needs;

(viii) Index of manufacturers" manuals;

(ix) Index of equipment maintenance manuals; and

(x) General information on safety in and around the plant and its components, including the following safety information:
(A) Each unit process discussion shall include applicable safety procedures and precautions; and

(B) For unit processes or operations having extreme hazards (such as chlorine and closed tanks), the discussion shall detail appropriate protection, rescue procedures, and necessary safety equipment.

(b) Administrator approval of the final O & M Manual is required prior to plant startup.

(c) Public water supply facilities shall have an equipment maintenance manual located at the facility for each piece of equipment. Each equipment maintenance manual shall:

(i) Have a typewritten table of contents for each volume arranged in a systematic order;

(ii) Include the following general contents:
(A) Product data;

(B) Drawings;

(C) Written text as required to supplement product data for the particular installation;

(D) Copies of each warranty, bond, and service contract issued;

(E) Descriptions of unit and component parts;

(F) Operating procedures;

(G) Maintenance procedures and schedules;

(H) Service and lubrication schedule;

(I) Sequence of control operation;

(J) Parts list; and

(K) Recommended spare parts list.

(iii) Include a section on troubleshooting that shall include:
(A) Typical operation problems and solutions; and

(B) A telephone number for factory troubleshooting assistance.

(iv) Meet the requirements of the engineer and contractor for installation and startup of equipment.

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