Section 16.03.22.260 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION01.Water Supply. The facility must have an adequate water supply that is safe and of a sanitary quality.a. The water supply must be from an approved private, public, or municipal water supply;b. Water from a private supply must have water samples submitted annually to either a private accredited laboratory or to the Public Health District Laboratory for bacteriological examination. The Department may require more frequent examinations if warranted; andc. There must be a sufficient amount of water under adequate pressure to meet sanitary and fire sprinkler system requirements of the facility at all times.02.Sewage Disposal. All sewage and liquid waste must be discharged into a municipal sewage system where such a system is available. If a municipal sewage system is not available, sewage and liquid waste must be collected, treated, and disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.03.Garbage and Refuse Disposal. Garbage and refuse disposal must be provided to ensure that:a. The premises and all buildings must be kept free from the accumulation of weeds, trash, and rubbish;b. Material not directly related to the maintenance and operation of the facility must not be stored on the premises;c. All containers used for storage of garbage and refuse must be constructed of durable, nonabsorbent material, and must not leak. Containers must be provided with tight-fitting lids unless stored in a vermin-proof room or enclosure; andd. Garbage containers must be maintained in a sanitary manner. Sufficient containers must be afforded to hold all garbage and refuse which accumulates between periods of removal from the facility. Storage areas must be clean and sanitary.04.Insect and Rodent Control. A pest control program must be in effect at all times. This program must effectively prevent insects, rodents, and other pests from entrance to, or infestation of, the facility.05.Linen and Laundry Facilities and Services. a. The facility must have available at all times a quantity of linen essential to the proper care and comfort of residents;b. Linen must be of good quality, not thread-bare, torn, or stained;c. Linens must be handled, processed, and stored in an appropriate manner that prevents contamination;d. Adequate facilities must be provided for the proper and sanitary washing and drying of linen and other washable goods laundered in the facility;e. The laundry must be situated in an area separate and apart from where food is stored, prepared, or served;f. The laundry area must be well-lighted, ventilated, adequate in size for the needs of the facility, maintained in a sanitary manner, and kept in good repair;g. Care must be taken to ensure soiled linen and clothing are properly handled to prevent contamination. Clean linen and clothing received from a laundry service must be stored in a proper manner to prevent contamination; andh. Residents' and personnel's personal laundry must be collected, transported, sorted, washed, and dried in a sanitary manner and cannot be washed with general linens (e.g., towels and sheets).06.Housekeeping and Maintenance Services. Housekeeping, maintenance personnel, and equipment must be provided to maintain the interior and exterior of the facility in a clean, safe, and orderly manner. Prior to occupancy of any sleeping room by a new resident, the room must be thoroughly cleaned including the bed, bedding, and furnishings.07.Toxic Chemicals. All toxic chemicals must be properly labeled. Toxic chemicals cannot be stored where food is stored, prepared, or served, where medications are stored, and where residents with cognitive impairment have access.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.22.260