Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-3-.04

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024
Section 335-7-3-.04 - Special Monitoring For Corrosivity Characteristics
(a) All community and NTNC water systems shall monitor the following for corrosivity characteristics:

pH Calcium

Total Alkalinity Magnesium

Carbon Dioxide Hardness

Sodium Temperature

Sulfates Specific Conductance or total dissolved solids

(b) The supplier shall collect two samples from a representative entry point to the water distribution system per plant for analyses for each system using surface water sources. One sample shall be collected during midwinter and one during midsummer. The supplier of water shall collect one sample per plant for analysis for each plant using groundwater sources. The minimum number of samples required to be taken by the system shall be based on the number of treatment plants used by the system, except that multiple wells drawing raw water from a single aquifer may, with Departmental approval, be considered one treatment plant for determining the minimum number of samples. Additional monitoring may be required by the Department.
(c) The supplier of water shall report to the Department the results of the analyses for the corrosivity characteristics no later than the tenth of the following month.
(d) Community water systems shall identify the presence of the following construction materials in the distribution system and report to the Department as required:
1. Lead piping, service lines, goosenecks, solder, caulking, or interior lining of distribution mains.
2. Galvanized pipe or service lines.
3. Asbestos cement pipe.
4. Vinyl lined asbestos cement pipe.
5. Coal tar lined pipes and tanks.

Author: Joe Alan Power.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-3-.04

May 23, 1977; Repealed and readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990. Effective: December 5, 1990.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § § 22-23-34, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.