Okla. Admin. Code § 252:624-5-1

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 252:624-5-1 - Disinfection and flushing required prior to placing minor public water supply systems into operation

(a)Disinfection. All parts of a minor public water supply system that may come in contact with potable water shall be disinfected prior to offering water from the system to the public for consumption.

(1)Completed wells. Completed wells shall be disinfected by mixing enough chlorine in the well water to maintain a chlorine residual of fifty (50) ppm for at least twelve (12) hours.

(2)Clear wells. Clear wells shall be disinfected by filling the clear well with water and enough chlorine to maintain a chlorine residual of fifty (50) ppm for at least twelve (12) hours.

(3)Piping, pumps and fixtures. All piping, pumps and fixtures in the minor public water supply system shall be disinfected by:

(A) drawing the 50 ppm chlorine solution from the well or clear well through all of the water mains, distribution lines and plumbing fixtures until a chlorine odor is detected; and

(B) allowing the chlorinated water to sit in the lines and fixtures for twelve (12) hours.

(b)Flushing. Once the disinfection procedure outlined in (a) of this Section has been completed, the system shall be flushed until a chlorine odor cannot be detected at any point in the system.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:624-5-1

Added at 25 Ok Reg 2294, eff 7-11-08

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/15/2017