Section 60316 - Operation Requirements(a) Prior to the initial operation of the dual-plumbed recycled water system and annually thereafter, the Recycled Water Agency shall ensure that the dual plumbed system within each facility and use area is inspected for possible cross connections with the potable water system. The recycled water system shall also be tested for possible cross connections at least once every four years. The testing shall be conducted in accordance with the method described in the report submitted pursuant to section 60314. The inspections and the testing shall be performed by a cross connection control specialist certified by the California-Nevada section of the American Water Works Association or an organization with equivalent certification requirements. A written report documenting the result of the inspection or testing for the prior year shall be submitted to the department within 30 days following completion of the inspection or testing.(b) The recycled water agency shall notify the department of any incidence of backflow from the dual-plumbed recycled water system into the potable water system within 24 hours of the discovery of the incident.(c) Any backflow prevention device installed to protect the public water system serving the dual-plumbed recycled water system shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with section of Title 177605 of Title 17, California Code of Regulations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 60316
1. New section filed 11-2-2000; operative 12-2-2000 (Register 2000, No. 44). Note: Authority cited: Section 13521, Water Code. Reference: Sections 13521, 13553 and 13554, Water Code.
1. New section filed 11-2-2000; operative 12-2-2000 (Register 2000, No. 44).