The water supply must be adequate, of a safe sanitary quality and from a source approved by the department. The water supply may not contain bacteriological, chemical, or physical impurities which affect, or tend to affect public health, must meet the bacteriological standards of the United States public health service for waters used upon public or interstate common carriers, and is subject to examination by the department. If it is unfit for drinking under these requirements, it either shall be improved to fulfill the standards or the use thereof shall be discontinued.
1. Each private water source shall be sampled and tested for bacteria initially and every twelve-month period thereafter. Seasonal operations shall be sampled during the peak operating season. 2. Each private water source shall be sampled initially for nitrate analysis. Seasonal operations shall be sampled during the peak operating season. 3. Additional bacteriological or chemical tests may be required by the department. 4. Initially each private source shall be inspected for location, source protection, and design standards. 5. No cross connections with unapproved water supplies may exist. 6. Adequate hot water heating facilities shall be provided. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided to food preparation areas, and any other areas in which water is required for cleaning. N.D. Admin Code 33-33-06-02
Effective August 1, 1988; amended effective January 1, 1990.General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03(3), 23-09.1-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-09.1-02