02-385-840 Me. Code R. § 3

Current through 2025-03, January 15, 2025

Section 385-840-3 - Private Water System Requirements, Generally

1.Potable Water

Annual Water Testing.A community must comply with the annual water testing requirements contained in this chapter for each well or water source. The Board shall audit communities for compliance with this obligation periodically. The Board may also specify conditions relating to testing and the frequency of testing when warranted by circumstances particular to a specific community water system.

NOTE: A community in which all water is supplied by a public water utility is exempt from routine water testing requirements. However, the Board will require testing at one or more homes in such a community in the event of concerns about the adequacy and potability of the water delivered to the homes.

2.Plumbing

A.Generally.A community must comply at all times with the current adopted edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code.

B.Minimum Static Pressure.The water supply system shall be designed and maintained to provide a minimum static pressure of 20 lbs. per sq. in. (138kPa) from the service coming out of the ground at each site.

C.Pressure Regulator.Where static water pressure exceeds 80 psi (552kPa), a pressure regulator shall be installed and the pressure reduced to 80 psi-at the location of the water source.

02-385 C.M.R. ch. 840, § 3