Repealed by Ord. 10-2001.
(Formerly 13.06.160; Ord. 14-1996; Ord. 4-1998; Ord. 14-2000 § 4)
A.
Group A public water systems fall under the jurisdiction of the Washington State Department of Health, pursuant to the joint plan of responsibilities with San Juan County board of health. Group A systems must comply with provisions of these rules and regulations pertaining to well siting, design standards, and monitoring requirements for seawater intrusion and primary contaminants. All other requirements for approval of the public water system shall be determined by the Washington State Department of Health under Chapter 246-290 WAC.
B.
Jurisdictional authority for Group B water systems is established under RCW 70.05.060 and through a joint plan of responsibility with the Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water. Group B systems must comply with provisions of these rules and regulations pertaining to well siting, design standards, managerial, operation and maintenance, and monitoring requirements. Other requirements for approval shall be determined by the department of health and community services under these regulations.
C.
In addition to the requirements under federal and state law, the standards and requirements of this chapter represent the minimum standards and requirements established to be protective of public health.
D.
At the determination of the health officer, more protective measures may be required than those contained within this chapter, when necessary to protect public health.
E.
The health officer may declare a public health emergency as provided in RCW 70.119A.030. Water systems under an emergency declaration that are in violation of regulations in this chapter shall be subject to enforcement under SJCC § 8.06.080.
F.
Water systems with only two residential services (two-party systems) are exempted from all requirements of Chapter 246-291 WAC and this section.
G.
For water systems serving commercial establishments that provide water to less than 25 customers and/or employees per day, minimum requirements for approval shall apply, unless otherwise determined by the department of health and community services. Minimum requirements include:
1.
A well log or pump test showing adequate capacity for the proposed use.
2.
A simple design involving a well pump and pressure tank, with no treatment.
3.
Initial complete inorganic chemical and bacterial testing and then yearly testing for bacteria.
4.
Well site approval and a recorded sanitary setback.
5.
A completed water facilities inventory form.
H.
All proposed new sources of groundwater for public water systems within one-quarter mile of a water system service area must apply to that system for service prior to drilling a well.
I.
All new public water systems using groundwater must be capable of producing 1,000 gallons per day per connection.
J.
Community water systems in areas designated as critical water resource areas must develop water system plans as per WAC 246-290-100 and 246-291-140 and this regulation. These plans shall include:
1.
Resource protection, including water conservation plans, water shortage contingency plans, watershed control, and policies for cooperation with other public and private systems in the area, and management strategies such as: monthly meter readings, static level measurements, comprehensive monitoring, coordination of withdrawal (pumping times);
3.
Policies for denying approval of a private well within the system's service area.
(Formerly 13.06.170; Ord. 14-1996; Ord. 14-2000 § 4; Ord. 10-2001 § 12; Ord. 4-2010 § 5; Ord. 22-2013 § 11)
No purveyor may operate any Group B water system without having first obtained from San Juan County health and community services, in such form as H&CS may require, a permit to operate such water system. All such permits, including those valid permits in force on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, shall be valid through May 31st, unless sooner revoked as provided in this chapter. Every permit shall expire as stated in the permit, and it may be suspended for cause by the health officer. Applications for renewal of permits shall be submitted to the health officer 30 days prior to the permit expiration date.
(Ord. 4-2010 § 6; Ord. 22-2013 § 26)
Any individual person, firm or corporation desiring to operate a Group B water system in the County shall first apply for and obtain from San Juan County health and community services a permit to operate such water system as provided in this chapter. An application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount to be established by the San Juan County board of health.
(Ord. 4-2010 § 7)
Permits shall be nontransferable in ownership or location of operation. New owners of existing permitted water systems or a change in water system name will require a change in ownership application and payment of the appropriate fee as adopted in the fee schedule.
(Ord. 4-2010 § 8)
The following appendices contain standards used by H&CS in implementing and enforcing this code. Copies of all appendices will be kept on file at H&CS. Appendices A through E shall be modified by resolution of the board of health.
A.
Minimum Design Standards for Alternative Individual Water Systems.
B.
Minimum Design Standards for Group B Public Water Systems.
C.
Guidelines for Truck Transportation of Potable Water.
D.
Pump Test Requirements.
E.
Standards for Seawater Treatment.
(Formerly 13.06.180; Ord. 14-1996; Ord. 14-2000 § 4; Ord. 10-2001 § 13; Ord. 4-2010 § 9; Ord. 22-2013 § 27)
If any section, clause, or phrase of this chapter should be held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter.
(Ord. 10-2001 § 14)
This chapter is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of San Juan County and shall take effect upon adoption.
(Ord. 10-2001 § 15)
This section applies to all existing and proposed groundwater wells and associated water systems in San Juan County.
A.
Project actions that have a potential to cause or contribute to seawater intrusion shall be evaluated by the health officer to determine their impacts on the groundwater resource.
B.
The San Juan County health department will identify areas of the County at risk for seawater intrusion based on existing groundwater wells with chloride data and proximity to shoreline, as depicted in the existing San Juan County seawater intrusion risk area map and hereafter amended. Risk assessment parameters are listed in Table 1.
Table 1: Assessment Criteria | |
|---|---|
Location Criteria | Groundwater Criteria |
1. Within 1,000 feet of the shoreline, or 2. Within 1,000 feet of wells with chloride levels greater than 160 ppm, or 3. Within 1,000 feet of wells with changes in chloride levels greater than 20 ppm. | 1. Wells completed in unconsolidated material: water level elevations less than 8 feet above sea level (based on NAVD 88), or 2. Wells completed in bedrock: pumping water level below sea level, or 3. Well tests 100 ppm or greater for chloride; or changes in chloride levels greater than 20 ppm, or 4. Well chemical analysis confirms chloride from seawater intrusion. |
C.
Application.
1.
Project actions will be evaluated for seawater intrusion risk based on the risk assessment and the proposed project action. The extent of the hydrogeologic site evaluation will be in proportion to the scope and risk of the proposal. Projects that may cause or contribute to seawater intrusion (projects meeting two or more of the location and groundwater criteria) may be subject to a hydrogeologic site evaluation, as defined in SJCC § 8.06.150(E). Projects will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the County hydrogeologist to determine the extent of the hydrogeologic site evaluation required. Information required to be submitted for initial review is located in Table 2.
Table 2: Initial Submittal Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Water Availability Applications – Individual Wells | |||
> 5 Acres | < 5 Acres | Land Division Applications | New and/or Expanding Group A and B Water System Sources |
Exempt – No requirements for seawater intrusion review | 1. Well log 2. Chloride and conductivity analysis 3. Surveyed wellhead elevation | 1. Well log 2. Complete inorganic chemical analysis 3. Surveyed wellhead elevation 4. Location coordinates 5. Proposed use 6. Pump test results | 1. Well log 2. Complete inorganic chemical analysis 3. Surveyed wellhead elevation 4. Location coordinates 5. Proposed use 6. Pump test results |
2.
Nonproject Actions. Public water systems in seawater intrusion risk areas shall be required to sample for chloride and conductivity in April and October of each year.
Single-family wells in seawater intrusion risk areas that have been conditionally approved shall be required to sample for chloride and conductivity in April and October. Water quality analysis shall be performed by a state-certified laboratory and submitted to the health officer annually.
D.
The health officer may impose conditions of approval designed to prevent degradation of groundwater quality or quantity. Such conditions may include monitoring, pumping regimes, storage, conservation, and other measures.
E.
Project actions that cannot mitigate the impact of seawater intrusion on the fresh groundwater resource may be modified or denied by the health officer. In addition, project action utilizing wells that exceed the EPA chloride maximum contaminant level of 250 mg/l will be denied.
F.
In areas where seawater intrusion is increasing, or hydrogeologic studies indicate that the groundwater resource is at risk of degradation from intrusion, the health officer will recommend that the San Juan County board of health declare a critical water resource area.
(Ord. 20-2007 § 7; Ord. 4-2010 § 10)
The health officer may grant waivers of the requirements of this chapter consistent with the criteria set out in WAC 246-291-060.
(Ord. 20-2007 § 8)
Decisions by the health officer made under this chapter may be appealed to the hearing examiner following procedures set out in Chapter 8.22 SJCC. Notwithstanding the above, appeals of the health officer under SJCC § 8.06.150 shall be heard by the hearing examiner and shall be consolidated with the hearing on the merits of the subdivision application.
(Ord. 20-2007 § 9; Ord. 7-2011 § 2; Ord. 22-2013 § 28)
The standards in this section through SJCC § 8.06.370 apply to Group B water systems.
B.
To obtain design report approval for a Group B system, a purveyor shall provide a copy of the following, at a minimum, to the H&CS:
1.
Documentation that creating a new system or expanding an existing system does not conflict with any applicable coordinated water system plan adopted under Chapter 246-293 WAC, or with requirements of this chapter;
2.
Documentation that creating a new system complies with the SMA requirements under RCW 70.119A.060(2);
4.
Hydrogeologic site evaluation when required;
5.
Documentation that all requirements under WAC 246-291-140 are met;
6.
A system design that complies with the requirements under WAC 246-291-200 including, but not limited to:
a.
Drawings of each project component, including:
i.
Location;
ii.
Orientation;
iii.
Size; and
iv.
Easements for:
(A)
Future access and maintenance of distribution system pipelines located on private property, or franchise agreements necessary for distribution system pipelines located within public right-of-way; and
(B)
Other system components, including access and maintenance of reservoirs, wells, and pumping stations.
b.
Material specifications for each project component;
c.
Construction specifications and assembly techniques;
d.
Testing criteria and procedures; and
e.
A description of disinfection procedures as required under WAC 246-291-220.
D.
A licensed engineer or a licensed designer certified under SJCC § 8.06.090 may submit designs for Group B systems that:
1.
Do not require treatment for primary MCLs or seawater treatment, except simple chlorination with liquid sodium hypochlorite;
2.
Do not provide fire flow;
3.
Do not have special hydraulic considerations, such as, multiple pressure zones;
4.
Do not have atmospheric storage in which the bottom elevation of the storage reservoir is below the ground surface; and
5.
Serve fewer than 10 service connections.
E.
A purveyor shall submit a "Construction Completion Report for Public Water System Projects" to the Washington State Department of Health or H&CS on a form approved by the Washington State Department of Health or H&CS officer within 60 days of construction completion, and before use of any approved Group B system. The form must:
F.
All design changes, except for minor field revisions, must be submitted in writing to, and approved by, H&CS.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 12)
A.
Groundwater sources submitted to H&CS for design approval under SJCC § 8.06.240 must comply with the following requirements:
1.
Drinking water shall be obtained from the highest quality source feasible.
2.
No new source, previously unapproved source, or change to the design of an existing approved source shall be used as drinking water without H&CS approval.
3.
New and expanding water systems will not be approved with shallow unconfined wells, springs, or surface water.
5.
All new and expanding water systems with a groundwater source that cannot meet primary MCL standards must provide a design for appropriate treatment by a qualified, licensed engineer.
6.
H&CS shall not approve a design for a new or expanding Group B system using a potential GWI source until a hydrogeologic evaluation is completed by a licensed hydrogeologist or engineer that determines the source is not GWI. The GWI evaluation and determination must be completed before H&CS will review the Group B design report.
7.
All new and expanding water systems using fractured bedrock wells shall employ continuous disinfection, unless evidence can be provided showing effective, natural protection from the introduction of surface water into the source.
B.
Before pursuing source approval under this section, a purveyor shall contact H&CS to identify any additional requirements.
C.
A purveyor shall provide a copy of the following to H&CS to obtain groundwater source approval:
1.
The water right permit, if required, for the source, quantity, type, and place of use;
2.
The water well report, as required under WAC 173-160-141;
3.
The well site inspection report form completed by H&CS;
5.
A map showing topography with a minimum of 10-foot or smaller contours, a surveyed wellhead location and elevation, distances to the well from existing property lines, buildings, potential sources of contamination within the 600-foot radius around the well, and any other natural or man-made features that could affect the quality or quantity of water;
6.
The recorded legal documents for the SCA;
7.
Results from an initial analysis of raw source water quality from a certified lab, including, at a minimum:
a.
Coliform bacteria;
b.
Inorganic chemical and physical parameters under WAC 246-291-170, Tables 2, 3, and 4; and
c.
Other contaminants, as directed by H&CS in areas where it determines that other contamination may be present;
9.
Additional pump testing in locations where water resource limitations or known seasonal groundwater fluctuations may affect future reliability as directed by H&CS.
D.
Groundwater Source Capacity.
1.
A new groundwater source for a Group B system with residential connections must be pump tested to determine if the well(s) and aquifer are capable of reliably supplying water that meets the minimum requirement of 1,000 gallons per day per connection.
2.
A groundwater source must be pump tested to determine if the well(s) and aquifer are capable of supplying water at the rate required to provide the water volume as determined under WAC 246-291-200 for a source supplying a Group B system with:
3.
For purposes of determining water rights for a new Group B system a peak day demand of 350 gallons per day per connection shall be used. Water use records will be used for determining existing system daily demand.
E.
Sanitary Control Area (SCA).
1.
A purveyor shall establish the SCA around each groundwater source to protect it from contamination.
2.
The SCA must have a minimum radius of 100 feet, unless technical justification submitted by a licensed hydrogeologist or engineer to the Washington State Department of Health or H&CS supports a smaller area. The justification must address geological and hydrogeological data, well construction details, and other relevant factors necessary to provide adequate sanitary control.
3.
The Washington State Department of Health or health officer may require a larger SCA if geological and hydrological data support such a decision.
4.
A purveyor shall own the SCA, or the purveyor shall have the right to exercise complete sanitary control of the land through other legal provisions.
5.
A purveyor shall record a restrictive covenant to the title of each property that is sited partially or completely within the SCA to protect the SCA in perpetuity.
F.
A purveyor submitting a new or expanding Group B system design for approval using a nonemergency intertie source shall meet the requirements of WAC 246-291-135.
G.
Purveyors of all new and expanding water systems proposing to use desalination of seawater must provide a design by a qualified, licensed engineer and meet all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
H.
When design approval for existing, unapproved public water systems is required under SJCC § 8.06.360, purveyors with sources that do not meet the requirements of this chapter will provide H&CS with adequate information to evaluate the source as determined by the health officer. The water system may be required to submit a mitigation plan for source protection and/or treatment.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 13)
A.
All water quality samples collected under this section must be:
1.
Collected without chlorine, ultraviolet light, ozone, or other disinfectant in use to treat the source;
2.
Collected after the well has been pumped long enough to allow for collection of a representative sample of the aquifer, as described in the Group B Water System Design Guidelines (2012); and
3.
Analyzed by a certified lab.
B.
To meet the requirements for design approval under SJCC § 8.06.240, a purveyor shall obtain, at a minimum:
1.
Satisfactory results from two raw source water samples analyzed for coliform bacteria, taken at the middle and end of the pump test;
2.
Results from one raw water sample for a heterotrophic plate count (HPC);
3.
Results from one raw source water sample for inorganic chemical analysis from Table 3, 4 and 5; and
4.
In areas known or suspected to have contaminants of public health concern, one raw source water sample analyzed for the contaminant(s) as directed by H&CS.
C.
A purveyor shall collect three additional raw source water samples taken 90 days apart and have the sample analyzed for each parameter that exceeded the MCL in the initial sample, if:
1.
An analysis exceeds a primary MCL in Table 3 of this section; or
2.
A contaminant of public health concern under Table 3 exceeds the primary MCL under WAC 246-290-310.
D.
H&CS shall not approve the proposed source unless treatment to meet primary MCL standards is approved in the Group B design, when the average concentration from four quarterly samples for each substance taken under this section exceeds a primary MCL in Table 3 of this section.
E.
When an analysis exceeds a secondary MCL in Table 4 or 5 of this section, a purveyor shall include treatment in the Group B system design under WAC 246-291-200 so that drinking water delivered to consumers does not exceed a secondary MCL.
Table 3 Primary Inorganic Chemical Contaminants | |
|---|---|
Substance | MCL (mg/L) |
Antimony (Sb) | 0.006 |
Arsenic (As) | 0.010 |
Barium (Ba) | 2.0 |
Beryllium (Be) | 0.004 |
Cadmium (Cd) | 0.005 |
Chromium (Cr) | 0.1 |
Cyanide (HCN) | 0.2 |
Fluoride (F) | 4.0 |
Mercury (Hg) | 0.002 |
Nitrate (as N) | 10.0 |
Nitrite (as N) | 1.0 |
Selenium (Se) | 0.05 |
Thallium (Tl) | 0.002 |
Table 4 Secondary Inorganic Chemical Contaminants | |
|---|---|
Substance | MCL (mg/L) |
Chloride (Cl) | 250.0 |
Fluoride (F) | 2.0 |
Iron (Fe) | 0.3 |
Manganese (Mn) | 0.05 |
Silver (Ag) | 0.1 |
Sulfate (SO4) | 250.0 |
Zinc (Zn) | 5.0 |
Table 5 Secondary Physical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
Substance | MCL |
Color | 15 color units |
Specific conductivity | 700 umhos/cm |
Total dissolved solids (TDS) | 500 mg/L |
(Ord. 22-2013 § 14)
A.
A purveyor submitting a new or expanding Group B system design for approval shall use good engineering practices and apply industry standards in the design, such as those in:
1.
The Washington State Department of Health guideline titled Group B Water System Design Guidelines (2012);
2.
Water Systems Council PAS-97(04) Pitless Adapters and Watertight Well Caps (2004);
5.
Recommended Standards for Water Works, A Committee Report of the Great Lakes – Upper Mississippi River Board of State Public Health and Environmental Managers (2007) (Ten State Standards);
6.
Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction (WSDOT/APWA 2012);
7.
USC Manual of Cross-Connection Control, Tenth Edition (October 2009);
8.
PNWS-AWWA Cross-Connection Control Manual, Sixth Edition (1996);
9.
International Building Code (IBC) (2012); and
10.
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) (2012).
B.
A purveyor submitting a new or expanding Group B system design for approval shall:
1.
Calculate residential population by using 2.5 persons per dwelling unit;
2.
Calculate peak day use; and
3.
Use planning, engineering and design criteria under WAC 246-290-100 through 246-290-250 if the system is being designed to serve 10 to 14 residential service connections.
C.
A purveyor submitting a design for an expanding Group B system shall use the standards in WAC 246-290-221 to calculate water demand.
D.
A new or expanding Group B system must be designed with the capacity to deliver the peak hourly demand (PHD) at 30 psi (210 kPa) measured along property lines adjacent to distribution mains, including:
E.
If the design PHD exceeds the total source pumping capacity, then sufficient equalizing storage must be provided.
F.
The minimum design flow and duration required for fire flow and fire suppression storage, if provided, shall be determined by:
G.
In the design of a new or expanding Group B system that does not have to comply with minimum fire flow standards, a purveyor shall coordinate with the local fire protection authority to assess if any hydrants create adverse pressure problems as a result of expected fire suppression activities, and address any pressure problems in the design.
H.
If fire flow is provided, the distribution system must be designed to provide the maximum day demand (MDD) for the entire Group B system and the required fire flow at a pressure of at least 20 psi (140 kPa) at all points throughout the distribution system when the designed volume of fire suppression and equalizing storage has been depleted.
I.
The Group B system design must contain a water meter that measures the water use of the entire water system (totalizing source meter), service meters at each connection, and a source sample tap.
J.
The use of individual service booster pumps to meet the requirements of this section is prohibited.
K.
A purveyor shall equip a new or expanding Group B system with a generator disconnect switch.
M.
A pitless unit, pitless adaptor, and vented sanitary well cap must conform with the product, material, installation, and testing standards under the Water Systems Council PAS-97(04) Pitless Adapters and Watertight Well Caps (2004).
(Ord. 22-2013 § 15)
A.
In the design of a new or expanding Group B system, all materials in contact with potable water shall conform to the ANSI/NSF Standard 61.
B.
Pipes, pipe fittings, fittings, fixtures, solder, or flux used in the design of a new or expanding Group B system shall be lead free. For the purposes of this section, "lead free" means:
C.
Any chemicals specified for use in the design of treatment for secondary MCLs in Table 4 under WAC 246-291-170, with the exception of unscented commercial grade hypochlorite compounds, shall comply with ANSI/NSF Standard 60. The design dosage shall not exceed the maximum application dosage recommended for the product as certified by the ANSI/NSF Standard 60.
D.
H&CS may review and approve the use of materials or additives that are not ANSI/NSF Standard 60 or 61 certified on a case-by-case basis.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 16)
A.
Storage reservoirs shall be designed to:
1.
Prevent entry by birds, animals, insects, excessive dust, and other potential sources of external contamination;
2.
Include:
a.
A weathertight roof;
b.
A lockable access hatch;
c.
A screened roof vent;
d.
An overflow pipe with atmospheric discharge or other suitable means to prevent a cross-connection;
e.
A sample tap;
f.
A drain to daylight, or an alternative design approved by the Washington State Department of Health or H&CS that is adequate to protect against cross-connection;
g.
Tank isolation in order to perform maintenance procedures; and
h.
Other appurtenances appropriate for the protection of stored water from contamination;
B.
A Group B system designed to supply fire hydrants must have a minimum distribution main size of six inches (150 mm) supplying each hydrant.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 17)
A.
A purveyor shall disinfect a Group B system before providing service to any consumer.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 18)
A.
All public water systems shall provide an adequate quantity and quality of water in a reliable manner.
1.
In determining whether a proposed public water system or an expansion or modification of an existing system is capable of providing an adequate quantity of water, H&CS shall consider the immediate as well as the reasonably anticipated future needs of the system's consumers.
2.
In determining whether an existing public water system is providing an adequate quantity of water, H&CS shall consider the needs of the system's existing consumers exclusively, unless, in H&CS discretion, consideration of the needs of potential consumers is in the public interest.
B.
The owner shall ensure the system is constructed, operated, and maintained to protect against failures. New and expanding systems shall be equipped with a generator disconnect. Security measures shall be employed to assure the water source, water treatment processes, water storage facilities, and the distribution system are under the strict control of the owner.
C.
Where fire flow is required, under fire flow conditions, a minimum of 20 psi shall be maintained throughout the system and positive pressure at the fire hydrant.
D.
Water pressure at the customer's service meter shall be maintained at the approved design pressure under peak hourly design flow conditions.
E.
No intake or other connection shall be maintained between a public water system and a source of water not approved by H&CS (cross-connection).
F.
Owners shall provide H&CS with the current names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the owners, operators, and emergency contact persons for the system, including any changes to this information. The owner shall ensure that customer concerns and service complaints are responded to in a timely manner.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 19)
A.
No owner shall transfer system ownership without providing written notice to H&CS and all customers. Notification shall include a time schedule for transferring responsibilities, identification of the new owner, and under what authority the new ownership will operate. If the system is a corporation, identification of the registered agent shall also be provided.
B.
The system transferring ownership shall ensure all health-related standards are met during transfer and shall inform and train the new owner regarding operation of the system.
C.
No owner shall end utility operations without providing written notice to all customers and H&CS at least one year prior to termination of service.
D.
Nothing in these rules shall prohibit an owner from terminating service to a specific customer if the customer fails to pay normal fees for service in a timely manner or if the customer allows or installs an unauthorized service connection to the system.
E.
Where this section may be in conflict with existing state statutes, the more stringent statute shall prevail.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 20)
A.
H&CS may require additional monitoring when it determines contamination is present or suspected in the water system or when it determines the source may be vulnerable to contamination.
B.
The purveyor shall ensure samples collected under this section are collected, transported and submitted for analysis according to approved methods. Samples must be analyzed in a certified lab.
C.
The purveyor shall ensure the collection and submittal of a sample for coliform analysis at least once every 12 months from the distribution system or as directed by H&CS. The purveyor must submit the results of the coliform analysis to H&CS in accordance with SJCC § 8.06.350.
D.
E.
The purveyor shall ensure the collection and submittal of at least one nitrate sample from each source or well field once every 12 months or as directed by H&CS. The purveyor must submit the results of the nitrate analysis to H&CS in accordance with SJCC § 8.06.350. H&CS may determine a reduced frequency of sampling based on results of the nitrate testing.
F.
When treatment is provided for one or more inorganic chemical or physical contaminant, the purveyor shall collect and submit samples for the specific contaminants before and after treatment. H&CS shall determine the frequency of sampling.
G.
Where continuous chlorination is required, the purveyor shall check the free chlorine residual daily, or at a frequency determined by H&CS.
H.
Where seawater treatment is used, the purveyor shall monitor as required by Washington State Department of Health.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 21)
A.
It is the responsibility of the purveyor to comply with the requirements of this chapter and to provide a safe, reliable supply of water to the system's consumers.
B.
All water systems purveyors will develop and keep current an operation and maintenance plan, submitted at the time of design approval, that includes, at a minimum:
1.
Service area and facility map.
2.
Standard operating procedures.
3.
Water quality monitoring requirements and sample plan.
4.
Operating permit information.
5.
Water quality results.
6.
Cross-connection control assessment.
7.
Water production and use records.
8.
System management and financial plan.
9.
Ownership (water users) agreement.
10.
Operator requirements.
C.
All new and expanding water systems must be managed and/or operated by a Washington State approved satellite management agency or, if a SMA is unable to manage and/or operate the water system, then a state certified water system operator.
1.
Any required contract between the water system purveyor and approved SMA shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a.
Provisions to take required water quality monitoring samples;
b.
Provisions to collect funds sufficient to manage the financial needs of the water system;
c.
Provisions to deal with emergencies that impact water supply or water quality;
d.
Provisions to provide regular and timely ongoing system maintenance; and
e.
Any management and operations process required by the health officer as necessary to provide a safe and reliable supply of drinking water.
2.
The contract between the purveyor and SMA shall not be altered, interrupted, suspended, or ended without prior H&CS notification.
3.
In those instances when a contract between a purveyor and SMA is terminated, the contract must remain in force until such time as the purveyor has entered into a new contract meeting the minimum requirements above.
4.
When an SMA or certified operator is forced to cease services due to lack of payment, the purveyor will be considered in violation of this chapter and the water system classified as an inadequate water supply.
D.
H&CS may require existing water systems not in compliance with this chapter to contract with a SMA or a state certified operator.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 22)
A.
The owner shall ensure that the following records of operation and water quality analyses are kept on file:
1.
Records of bacteriological analysis shall be kept for five years. Records of chemical analyses shall be kept for as long as the system is in operation.
B.
Reporting.
1.
The owner shall ensure that reports, tests, measurements, and analytic reports required by this chapter are submitted to H&CS when requested by H&CS or as otherwise required by this section.
2.
Water Facilities Inventory and Report Form (WFI).
3.
System Evaluation.
4.
5.
Water use data shall be reported upon request of H&CS.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 23)
A.
A purveyor of an existing Group B system shall apply for and obtain design approval under SJCC § 8.06.240 before the system:
B.
A purveyor of a Group B system approved prior to January 1, 2014, may provide potable water to additional service connections provided that:
C.
H&CS may determine an existing Group B system constructed before January 1, 2014, without design approval under this chapter, to be adequate for existing connections if, at a minimum, the following requirements are met:
(Ord. 22-2013 § 24)
A.
Adequacy determinations for Group B water systems regulated under this chapter shall be based on the following criteria:
1.
Design approval;
2.
Compliance with annual permit requirements;
3.
Compliance with requirements for an annual self-assessment or sanitary survey every five years;
4.
Compliance with monitoring and treatment reporting requirements; and
5.
Where required, compliance with requirements to contract with a certified operator.
B.
Water systems regulated under this chapter shall maintain the level of service, operation and management, and water quality required to provide for approved service connections. Systems that are inadequate or out of compliance will be required to develop a compliance plan and contract with a SMA or a state certified operator.
(Ord. 22-2013 § 25)