15A N.C. Admin. Code 18C.1537

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 8, October 15, 2024

Section 18C .1537 - DRINKING WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS

(a) The standards established by the American National Standards Institute/NSF International, codified as ANSI/NSF Standard 60 and ANSI/NSF Standard 61, are incorporated by reference including subsequent amendments and editions. ANSI/NSF Standard 60 applies to drinking water treatment chemicals. ANSI/NSF Standard 61 applies to drinking water system components. Copies may be obtained for public inspection as set forth in Rule .0503 of this Subchapter.

(b) A water supply product used in a public water system shall meet the standards incorporated by reference in Paragraph (a) of this Rule. A product certified by an organization having a third-party certification program accredited by the American National Standards Institute to test and certify such products may be used in a public water system.

(c) A supplier of water shall maintain a list of all water supply products used in a public water system for inspection by the Department. Prior to using a product not previously listed, a supplier of water shall either determine the product is certified as required by Paragraph (b) of this Rule or notify the Department of the type, name, and manufacturer of a product.

(d) A supplier of water shall not introduce or permit the introduction of a water supply product into a public water system that does not meet the requirements of this Rule.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 18C .1537

Authority G.S. 130A-315; P.L. 93-523;
Eff. July 1, 1994;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2014;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 23, 2015;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2019.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 28, Issue 21, May 1, 2014, effective 4/1/2014.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 34, Issue 03, August 1, 2019 effective 7/1/2019.