Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-15-.08

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 335-7-15-.08 - Susceptibility Analysis For A Groundwater Source

A representative of the water system and a representative of the Department shall perform the susceptibility analysis. Contaminant sources shall be classified as high, moderate or non-susceptible to contaminating the water source. Contaminant sources shall be ranked according to a comparative analysis procedure using information such as:

(a) Distance of potential contaminant source from the groundwater source.

(b) Depth and construction characteristics of the well or spring.

(c) Contaminant type.

(d) Potential for contamination event.

(e) Concentration of contaminant(s) in the source water.

(f) Upon completion of the Susceptibility Analysis, the contaminant source inventory shall be revised according the Analyses. Each contaminant source shall be located on the SWAA maps using its identification number, with the following color codes: red for highly susceptible, yellow for moderately susceptible, and green for non-susceptible.

Author: Edgar K. Hughes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-15-.08

New Rule: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-23-33, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.