Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-15-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-7-15-.03 - Source Water Assessment Program For A Groundwater Source

(1) All public water supply systems using a groundwater source for its drinking water must have a completed and approved Source Water Assessment Program (SWAP) meeting the requirements of rules through 335-7-15-.10 and 335-7-15-.16 no later than February 6, 2003.

(2) A completed SWAP must include the following: Source Water Assessment Area (SWAA) delineation, contaminant inventory within the SWAA, a susceptibility analysis of each contaminant source in the inventory and completion of the public awareness requirements.

(3) Written notification that the delineation, contaminant inventory, and the susceptibility analysis have been updated and the public awareness requirements have been met must be received at the time a water system applies for renewal of its general operating permit.

(4) Wells constructed after the effective date of these regulations must meet all requirements of the program before placing the source into service.

(5) Groundwater sources that have been designated as groundwater under the direct influence of surface water must meet the Source Water Assessment Requirements for both groundwater and surface water sources unless a surface source water assessment is deemed unnecessary by the Department.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-15-.03

New Rule: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005. Amended: Filed December 18, 2007; effective January 22, 2008.

Authors: Edgar K. Hughes, Dennis D. Harrison

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