Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-6-.17

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

Section 335-7-6-.17 - Laboratory Facilities

All treatment plants permitted for construction after December 31, 2005 must have laboratory facilities as specified in the following:

(a) General Requirements:

1. Laboratory equipment and facilities shall be compatible with the raw water source, intended design of the treatment plant, daily monitoring and the complexity of the treatment process involved.

2. Recognized laboratory procedures must be utilized and the testing equipment shall be acceptable to the Department.

3. Laboratory facilities should not be used for activities and/or purposes that are not pertinent to the operation of the plant or in the execution of the duties of the operator and/or the laboratory analyst.

(b) Laboratory Space and Facilities

1. Laboratory facilities shall be located in a separate room from all non laboratory activities.

2. Sufficient bench space, adequate ventilation, adequate lighting, storage room, laboratory sink and auxiliary facilities shall be provided.

3. If a treatment plant has a certified bacteriological laboratory it shall have adequate counter space and shall be located in a separate area from the water quality laboratory.

(c) Sample taps shall be provided so that water samples can be obtained from each water source and from appropriate locations in each treatment unit process. Taps shall be consistent with sampling needs and not be of petcock type. Sample lines and pumps shall be sized to minimize time between point of sampling and point of sample collection.

Authors: Edgar K. Hughes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-6-.17

New Rule: Filed May 2, 2000; effective June 6, 2000. Amended: Filed April 25, 2003; effective May 30, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.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.