Section 58.01.08.514 - SPRING SOURCESWritten approval by the Department is required before water from any new or reconstructed spring source may be served to the public. For new spring sources, the Department will require a site evaluation report containing applicable required information listed in Subsection 510.01. This information includes, but is not limited to, the following: an evaluation of the potability and quality of anticipated spring water; an estimate of hydrologic and geologic properties of the aquifer; and a description of potential sources of contamination within five hundred (500) feet of the spring. Any supplier of water for a PWS served by one (1) or more springs must ensure that the following requirements are met:
01.Protection of the Spring. Springs must be housed in a permanent structure and protected from contamination including the entry of surface water, animals, and dust.02.Spring Box or Combined Spring Box/Finished Water Storage Design. To facilitate efficient design and review of spring box or combined spring box/finished water storage designs, these site-specific designs must be coordinated in advance with the Department. Specific issues to be addressed are: a. The inlet must be screened as determined by the Department and located above the floor of the collection chamber.b. Unless otherwise approved by the Department, the spring box or combined spring box/finished water storage tank must meet the applicable design requirements of Section 544 - Facility and Design Standards: General Design of Finished Water Storage.03.Sample Tap. A sample tap suitable for collecting bacteriological samples must be provided as required by Subsection 501.09.In addition, threaded hose bib taps may also be used for collecting samples, other than bacteriological samples, if equipped with an appropriate backflow prevention device as may be necessary to protect the PWS from contamination.04.Flow Measurement. A flow meter or other flow measuring device must be provided.05.Protected Area. The entire area within a one hundred (100) foot radius of the spring box and collection piping must be owned by the supplier of water or controlled by a long term lease, secured to prevent trespass or livestock and void of buildings, dwellings and any potential sources of contamination. Surface water must be diverted from this area.Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.08.514