DDW-2025-004979

Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
Division Of Drinking Water Sanitary Survey
Sanitary Survey
General System Information
Site Visit Date Surveyor Name
05/02/2025 Rebecca Yoo
SAMAK COUNTRY ESTATES
WUA
PWS ID: UTAH22087 Rating: Approved 04/09/1996 Active
1 Admin Contact (AC) [ eMail address is REQUIRED ]
MIN | 15pts | SM | G004 | R309-100-4(5) | Rule requires a person or organization be
designated as the owner of the system and name, address and phone number of such
be supplied to the Division.
*First Name: ANDY
*Last Name: DELLAGNOLA
*Organization:
*Address: Redacted
*City: KAMAS
*State: UT
*Zip: 84036
*Email: [e-mail]
*Phone: [phone]
2 Legal Contact (LC) [ if no eMail address is available, enter [e-mail] ]
MIN | 15pts | SM | G004 | R309-100-4(5) | Rule requires a person or organization be
designated as the owner of the system and name, address and phone number of such
be supplied to the Division.
*First Name: ANDY
*Last Name: DELLAGNOLA
*Organization:
*Address: 1418 Country Lane
*City: KAMAS
*State: UT
*Zip: 84036
*Email: [e-mail]
*Phone: [phone]
3 Owner Contact (OW) [ if no eMail address is available, enter [e-mail] ]
MIN | 15pts | SM | G004 | R309-100-4(5) | Rule requires a person or organization be
designated as the owner of the system and name, address and phone number of such
be supplied to the Division.
*First Name:
*Last Name:
*Organization: Andy Dellagnola
*Address: 1418 Country Lane
*City: KAMAS
*State: Utah
*Zip: 84036
*Email: [e-mail]
*Phone: [phone]
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Site Visit Info
4 Direct Operator in Charge (DO) [ if no eMail address is available, enter
[e-mail] ]
MIN | 15pts | SM | G004 | R309-100-4(5) | Rule requires a person or organization be
designated as the owner of the system and name, address and phone number of such
be supplied to the Division.
*First Name: ANDY
*Last Name: DELLAGNOLA
*Organization:
*Address: 1418 Country Lane
*City: KAMAS
*State: UT
*Zip: 84036
*Email: [e-mail]
*Phone: [phone]
5 Does the system serve a Residential population?Y
5A Population - Residential 22
5B Operating Period (Start Date) - Residential 01/01
5C Operating Period (End Date) - Residential 12/31
6 Does the system serve a Transient population? (A transient population is a rotating
population that is served by a water system that does not remain in the jurisdiction of
the water system for long periods of time. Examples of a transient population include,
but are not limited to, campers at a campground, users of a highway rest stop, skiers
at a ski resort, guests at a hotel, or patrons of a restaurant or a shopping center.)
N
6A Population - Transient 44
6B Operating Period (Start Date) - Transient 01/01
6C Operating Period (End Date) - Transient 12/31
7 Does the system serve a Non-Transient population? (A non-transient population is a
population served by a water system that is the same population being served by the
system for at least six months of the year, but is not a resident in the system.
Examples of a non-transient population include, but are not limited to, employees of a
restaurant, shop, or ski resort; teachers and students at a school, day-care center, or
church; doctors, nurses, and other employees at a hospital or healthcare clinic.)
N
8 Population - Wholesale :0
9 Residential Connections:31 (Notes: There are 31 connections but
only 12 are used year-round.)
10 Commercial Connections:0
11 Industrial Connections:0
12 Agricultural Connections:0
13 Date of Survey (First Day of Field Work)05/02/2025
14 Date of Survey (Last Day of Field Work) ** this should match the Date of Survey in the
header **
05/02/2025
15 Date final report sent to system (questionnaire, deficiency report and capacity
spreadsheet)
05/27/2025
16 Water system representative present during the survey:Y
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Management and Operations
17 How much time was spent to prepare survey documents prior to field survey? (Round
up to nearest quarter hour)
2.5
18 How much time was spent to complete the field survey (arrival to completion; include
travel time between water system facilities)? (Round up to nearest quarter hour)
2.5
19 How much time was spent traveling from the office to system and back again at the
end of the field survey? (Round up to nearest quarter hour)
2.5
20 How much time did it take to finish the Survey Report? (Round up to nearest quarter
hour)
2
21 Did you survey multiple water systems in one trip? ... if yes, answer the following
question(s)
N
22 For a community water system with water sources that require power to produce
sufficient flow, system is equipped with standby power option.
SIG | 25pts | SO | S033 | R309-515-6(2)(a) | Rule requires a community water system
without naturally flowing water sources, such as springs or flowing wells, to have one
or more of the system's sources equipped for operation during power outages. To
ensure continuous service when the primary power has been interrupted, a redundant
power supply is required. A redundant power supply may include a transfer switch for
auxiliary power such as a generator or a power supply service with coverage from two
independent substations. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days
of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
23 There are no undocumented drinking water facilities (i.e. tanks, pump stations,
treatment facilities, etc.) or recent modifications that have not gone through or in
process of DDW review [LIST UNDOCUMENTED FACILITIES OR DESCRIBE
MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE] [undocumented sources are covered in a
different question]
SIG | 50pts | SM | G001 | R309-100-5(2), R309-500-6, R309-500-9, R309-500-9(2)
and (3) | Rule requires complete plans & specification for all public drinking water
projects to be approved in writing by the Director. Any facility found that has not
started DDW review shall be considered unapproved. This significant deficiency must
be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved
by DDW.
C
24 Are there any individual home booster pumps installed in the distribution system (not
for fire suppression)?
SIG | 50pts | SM | M008 | R309-550-11(3) | R309-550-11(3)
C
25 Does the system haul water?N
26 For a community system serving 100 or more connections, at least 2 water sources
are available.
SIG | 50pts | SO | TGR7 | R309-515-4(3) | Rule requires Community Water Systems
serving more than 100 connections to have a minimum of two sources except where
served by a water treatment plant. This significant deficiency must be corrected within
120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: TNC)
27 Does system have a consecutive connection to another water system not listed in the
SOURCE section of Waterlink Report? If yes, answer the following question(s)
N
28 Does the system have a deficiency meeting the required source capacity? (USE
SPREADSHEET FOR CALCULATIONS) *IF YES, SELECT CORRECT STATEMENT
FROM THE FOLLOWING AND MARK "YES"; MARK ALL OTHER STATEMENTS
"NO."
N
29 Does the system have a deficiency meeting the required storage capacity DUE
SOLELY TO FIRE SUPPRESSION NEEDS? (USE SPREADSHEET FOR
CALCULATIONS) *IF YES, SELECT CORRECT STATEMENT FROM THE
FOLLOWING AND MARK "YES"; MARK ALL OTHER STATEMENTS "NO."
N
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Cross Connection and Operator Certification
30 Does the system have a deficiency meeting the required equalization storage capacity
for indoor/outdoor demands (but not because of fire suppression needs)? (USE
SPREADSHEET FOR CALCULATIONS) *IF YES, SELECT CORRECT STATEMENT
FROM THE FOLLOWING AND MARK "YES"; MARK ALL OTHER STATEMENTS
"NO."
N
31 Does your water system have an Emergency Response Plan?
REC | 0pts | SM | M001 | R309-105-18 | All suppliers are advised to develop
contingency plans to cope with possible emergency situations. In many areas of the
state the possibility of earthquake damage shall be realistically considered.
Y
32 Does your Emergency Response Plan address cybersecurity? (only required for
systems over 3,300 population, otherwise mark NA)
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
NA (Notes: Small population)
33 Does your water system use SCADA? e.g. computers, laptops, phones, tablets, or any
other computer systems to manage, operate, or maintain the PWS?
N
34 Does your water system use any computer systems in regular business operations
such as accounting, billing, payroll, human resources, or management?
N
35 For a community water system or a non-transient non-community water system, did
you make your initial service line inventory available to the public? (if a transient
system, enter NA)
REC | 0pts | MR | R006 | 40 CFR 141.84 | (a)(8)The rule requires that the service line
materials inventory be publicly accessible. (a)(8)(ii) The rule requires that water
systems serving greater than 50,000 persons make the publicly accessible inventory
available online. (a)(9) The rule requires that when a water system has no lead,
galvanized requiring replacement, or lead status unknown service lines (regardless of
ownership) in its inventory, it may comply with the requirements using a written
statement, in lieu of the inventory, declaring that the distribution system has no lead
service lines or galvanized requiring replacement service lines. The statement must
include a general description of all applicable sources used to make this
determination.
NA (Notes: Transient non-community)
36 Legally adopted authority statement
MIN | 15pts | SM | M003 | R309-105-12(2) | Rule requires each public water system to
have a cross connection control program that includes a legally adopted and functional
local authority to enforce the program (i.e., ordinance, bylaw, or policy).
D (Notes: Lacks authority statement)
37 Documentation of annual public awareness and/or employee training
MIN | 15pts | SM | M004 | R309-105-12(2) | Rule requires each public water system to
have a cross connection control program that includes providing public education or
awareness material or presentations.
D (Notes: No program)
38 Documentation of personnel trained to manage the program (ALL COMUNITY
WATER SYSTEMS REQUIRE A DDW CERTIFIED CCC PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATOR. ALL OTHER WATER SYSTEMS REQUIRE AT A MINIMUM
BACKFLOW 101 OR EQUIVALENT/ GREATER CCC TRAINING)
MIN | 15pts | SM | M005 | R309-105-12(2) | Rule requires each public water system to
have a cross connection control program that includes an operator with adequate
training in the area of cross connection control or backflow prevention.
C
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General Maintenance and Environment
Distribution
39 Does the water system have detailed records of cross connection control activities?
(inventories of backflow assemblies, devices, and air gaps installed within the system)
MIN | 15pts | SM | M006 | R309-105-12(2) | Rule requires each public water system to
have a cross connection control program that includes written records of cross
connection control activities.
D (Notes: No program)
40 Does the water system have records of on-going enforcement activities? (test history,
enforcement activities, hazard assessments)
MIN | 15pts | SM | M007 | R309-105-12(2) | Rule requires each public water system to
have a cross connection control program that includes test history and documentation
of on-going enforcement activities.
D (Notes: No program)
41 Operator meets required level of certification for water system. ( IF NO CERTIFIED
OPERATOR IS REQUIRED MARK COMPLIANT )
SIG | 50pts | OC | C001 | R309-105-11, R309-300-5(3) | Rule requires every
community and NTNC water system and public water systems that utilize
treatment/filtration to have at least one operator certified at the classified grade of the
water system. Certification must be appropriate for the type of system operated
(treatment and/or distribution). This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120
days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: TNC)
42 Certified operator is within 1 hour travel time of water system. ( IF NO CERTIFIED
OPERATOR IS REQUIRED MARK COMPLIANT )
MIN | 0pts | OC | C002 | R309-300-5(14) | Rule requires the operator to be within 1
hour travel time, under normal work and home conditions, of each drinking water
system for which he is considered in direct responsible charge.
NA (Notes: No operator required)
43 Are there any visual indications of unsanitary conditions?
SIG | 50pts | SM | M017 | R309-200-6, R309-105-18, R309-215-4(3) | R309-200-6 The
Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels for public water systems deals with
substances which affect the aesthetic quality of drinking water. They are presented
here as recommended limits or ranges and are not grounds for rejection. The taste of
water may be unpleasant and the usefulness of the water may be impaired if these
standards are significantly exceeded.
R309-105-18 The Director or the local health department shall be informed by
telephone by a water supplier of any "emergency situation". The term "emergency
situation...
R309-215-4(3) If the water fails to meet minimum standards, then certain public
notification procedures shall be carried out, as outlined in R309-220. Water suppliers
shall also keep analytical records in their possession, for a required length of time, as
outlined in R309-105-17.
C
44 No unprotected connection between the distribution system and a source of
contamination. (If there is an unprotected connection, describe the location in detail.)
SIG | 50pts | DS | D009 | R309-550-5(11) | R309-550-5(11)
C
45 Are air release/vacuum valves in the distribution system? ... if yes, answer the
following question(s)
N
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General Disinfection
WS002 - SAMAK ESTATES WELL - Active
46 Water system has a program to maintain, operate, or control the use of fire hydrants.
REC | 0pts | DS | D012 | N/A | Fire hydrants provide a direct access to the water in the
distribution system. In order to protect the quality and integrity of the water, fire
hydrant access should be controlled.
NA (Notes: No fire hydrants. In case of fire,
fire department will use the river.)
47 Blow offs or air release valves are not directly connected to a sanitary sewer line.
SIG | 50pts | DS | D013 | R309-550-6(5)(a), R309-550-6(6)(c) and (7)(a) | Rule states
blow-offs or air relief valves shall not be connected directly to a sewer. This significant
deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action
plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: Do not exist)
48 Blow offs or air release valves do not discharge below flood level in ditches or
streams.
SIG | 50pts | DS | D016 | R309-550-9(1) and (2), R309-550-13(2) | R309-550-9(1 & 3)
NA (Notes: Do not exist)
49 All water mains installed after 1995 that provide fire flow are at least 8 inches in
diameter.
MIN | 15pts | DS | D019 | R309-550-5(4) & (5) | Rule states that the minimum line size
serving a fire hydrant lateral shall be 8-inch diameter unless a hydraulic analysis
indicates that required flow and pressures can be maintained by 6-inch lines.
NA (Notes: Does not provide fire flow)
50 Distribution system capable of providing minimum pressure of 20 psi at all service
connections.
SIG | 50pts | DS | D003 | R309-105-9, R309-550-5(1) | Rule states the distribution
system shall maintain minimum pressures as required by R309-105-9 at all points of
connection under all flow conditions. This significant deficiency must be corrected
within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
51 Was the water system constructed or new portions added after January 1, 2007? ... if
yes, answer the following question(s)
N
52 Water system follows AWWA disinfection procedures for new, repaired, or
depressurized seasonal water mains and tanks.
SIG | 25pts | MR | D018 | R309-550-8(10) | All new and repaired water mains and
appurtenances shall be disinfected in accordance with AWWA Standard C651. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: No new, repaired, or
depressurized seasonal water mains and
tanks. System is kept running.)
53 How often do you periodically disinfect any or all parts of your water system (i.e. batch
disinfection) other than for repairs or maintenance?
SIG | 50pts | SM | G006 | R309-105-6(1)(a), R309-500-6 | R309-105-6(1) Approval of
Engineering Plans and Specifications
R309-500-6 Plan Approval Procedure.
C
54 Is this facility Active or Inactive?A
55 Operating Period (Start Date)01/01
56 Operating Period (Ending Date)12/31
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57 Undocumented sources shall not be physically connected to the drinking water
system. (IF SOURCE IS NOT IN SYSTEM INVENTORY MARK "DEFICIENT")
SIG | 200pts | SO | S001 | R309-515-6(5), R309-515-7(4), R309-500-9(2) and (3) |
R309-105-6(1) requires plans and specifications for all public drinking water projects to
be approved in writing by the Director prior to the commencement of construction. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
58 Well casing is at least 18 inches above finished ground surface and 12 inches above
well house floor.
SIG | 25pts | SO | S003 | R309-515-6(6)(b)(vi), R309-515-6(12)(c)(ii), R309-515-
6(13)(a) | Rule requires the permanent well casing to project at least 18 inches above
the final ground surface and 12 inches above the pump house floor; at sites subject to
flooding, the top of the casing must terminate at least 3 feet above the 100-year flood
level or highest known flood elevation, whichever is higher. This significant deficiency
must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan
approved by DDW.
C
59 Wellhead is sealed to prevent contamination.
SIG | 50pts | SO | S013 | R309-515-6(6)(i) | R309-515-6(6)(i) and R309-515-
6(12)(b,c,d)require a sanitary seal be installed and maintained at the wellhead and
discharge piping. This significant deficiency should be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by
C
60 Is the well casing vented? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y
60A Vent screened with #14 mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | SO | S006 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(a)require vents be fitted with a #14 mesh or finer non-corrodible screen.
C
60B Vent down-turned
SIG | 25pts | SO | S007 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(b) requires vents be downturned or shielded to prevent the entrance of
surface water or rainwater.
C
60C Vent has adequate clearance to prevent contamination from entering the well
SIG | 25pts | SO | S008 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Guidance states provisions should be
made for venting the well casing, however if vented R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) and R309-
550-6(6)(b) requires vents be terminated with a discharge with an appropriate air gap.
C
61 Does the well have a pump to waste line? ... if yes, answer the following question(s)Y
61A Pump to waste line discharges with a minimum of 12-inch clearance to flood rim
SIG | 25pts | SO | S009 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | Rule requires a pump-to-waste line
connected to a sewer/storm drain to have a minimum 12-inch clearance to the flood
rim. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or
have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
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61B Pump to waste line equipped with #4 non-corrodible mesh screen
SIG | 25pts | SO | S010 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | The discharge end of the pump-to-
waste line shall be covered with a No. 4 mesh corrosion-resistant screen. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
61C Pump to waste line downturned if it discharges to sewer/storm drain or allowing
complete drainage if not downturned
SIG | 25pts | SO | S011 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(ix) | The discharge end of the pump-to-
waste line shall be downturned. This significant deficiency must be corrected within
120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
62 Water level is measured and recorded periodically
MIN | 5pts | SO | S015 | R309-515-6(12)(e ), R309-515-6(12)(c)(vi) | Rule requires
provisions be made to permit periodic measurement of water levels in the completed
well.
D (Notes: There is no record of the water
level)
63 Wellhead secured to protect quality water
SIG | 25pts | SO | S002 | R309-105-10(5) | All water system facilities shall be secure.
This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
64 Well head or well house and equipment protected from flooding
SIG | 25pts | SO | S020 | R309-515-6(6)(b)(vi), R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii), R309-515-
6(13)(a) to (d) | Top of well casing shall terminate at least 18” above ground level or
12” above well house floor and for sites that flood at least 3’ above 100-year flood
level or highest known flood elevation. Well casing terminating in underground vault
shall have a drain to daylight and surface runoff directed away from vault access. Well
house floor shall be sloped for drainage, and have a drain to daylight unless highly
impractical. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification
or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
65 There are no unprotected cross-connections in well discharge piping.
SIG | 50pts | SO | S021 | R309-105-12(1), R309-515-6(12)(d)(iii) | Rule requires the
well discharge piping to be protected against the entrance of contamination. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
66 Hose connections are equipped with a backflow prevention device
MIN | 15pts | SM | M007 | R309-105-12(2) | Rule requires each public water system to
have a cross connection control program that includes test history and documentation
of on-going enforcement activities.
NA (Notes: No hose connections on well
side. Downstream of well piping, there is a
hose connection for chlorine dilution that
needs CCC. This was marked as deficient.)
67 No toxic chemicals, hazardous or flammable materials, or lubricants inside the well
house or near well head?
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
C
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HD001 - HYDROPNEUMATIC TANKS -- Hydropneumatic Tanks - Active
68 Well discharge line has a smooth-nosed sampling tap, which samples the well water
before any chemical injection. (first item from the wellhead).
MIN | 5pts | SO | S023 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv) | Rule requires the discharge piping to
be equipped with a smooth nosed sampling tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a
means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve. (smooth nosed sampling tap being the
first item from the well head and the shut-off valve as the last item)
D (Notes: Does not exist)
69 Well discharge line has a check valve.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S024 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv) | Rule requires the discharge piping to
be equipped with (in order of placement from the wellhead) a smooth nosed sampling
tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve.
C
70 Well discharge line has a pressure gauge.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S025 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv) | Rule requires the discharge piping to
be equipped with (in order of placement from the wellhead) a smooth nosed sampling
tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve.
C
71 Well discharge line has a means to measure flow.
MIN | 5pts | SO | S026 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv) | Rule requires the discharge piping to
be equipped with (in order of placement from the wellhead) a smooth nosed sampling
tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve.
C
72 Well discharge line has a shut-off valve (last item from the well head).
MIN | 5pts | SO | S027 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(iv) | Rule requires the discharge piping to
be equipped with (in order of placement from the wellhead) a smooth nosed sampling
tap, a check valve, a pressure gauge, a means of measuring flow, and a shutoff valve.
D (Notes: Does not exist)
73 Is there an air/vac valve on the well discharge line? If yes, answer the following
question(s)
N
74 Wells that pump directly into a distribution system have means to release trapped air
from pump discharge piping (for example, pumps directly to a tank, has an air release
valve or pump to waste line)
MIN | 5pts | SO | SL01 | R309-515-6(12)(d)(v) | Rule requires a well that pumps
directly into the distribution system be equipped with an air release/vacuum relief valve
located upstream of the check valve, unless the wellhead valve and piping provide for
pumping to waste all trapped air before water is introduced into the distribution
system.
D (Notes: Does not exist)
75 Does well require oil-lubrication?N
76 There are no undocumented drinking water facilities (i.e. tanks, pump stations,
treatment facilities, etc.) or recent modifications that have not gone through DDW
review
SIG | 50pts | SM | G001 | R309-100-5(2), R309-500-6, R309-500-9, R309-500-9(2)
and (3) | Rule requires complete plans & specification for all public drinking water
projects to be approved in writing by the Director. Any facility found that has not
started DDW review shall be considered unapproved. This significant deficiency must
be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved
by DDW.
C
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TP002 - SAMAK ESTATES WELL CHLORINATOR -- Treatment - Chlorination General - Active
77 A tank located below ground allows for adequate drainage, ventilation, maintenance,
and flood protection.
MIN | 15pts | PU | PT14 | R309-540-6(2) | Rule requires diaphragm or air tanks and
appurtenances located below ground to have adequate provisions for drainage,
ventilation, maintenance, and flood protection.
C
78 Is there a means to measure pressure to verify the tank is pressurizing properly?
MIN | 15pts | PU | PT08 | R309-540-6(3) | A pressure gauge shall be installed on the
pressure tank inlet line.
C
79 Pump station/Hydropneumatic tank and controls not protected against hazard?
SIG | 25pts | PU | PT13 | R309-540-5(1)(a)(i) | The pump station site meets the
requirements for sanitary protection of water quality, hydraulics of the system, and
protection against interruption of service by fire, flood, or any other hazard. This
significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
80 Is this facility Active or Inactive?A
81 Is system required to provide primary disinfection? Prompt - If system knows they are
required to chlorinate based on water quality issues and/or knows they are required to
provide a minimum CT then follow-up by DDW is needed.
N
82 When chlorination is required, disinfection has operated uninterrupted during the past
year while supplying drinking water.
SIG | 50pts | TR | TD25 | R309-520-6 | Rule requires continuous disinfection of
groundwater sources that do not consistently meet bacteriological quality standards,
all surface water sources, and groundwater sources under the direct influence of
surface water. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
C
83 Chlorine (gas & hypochlorite solution, tablets, granules, ) and chemicals used to
generate chlorine solutions and chlorine dioxide meet ANSI/NSF 60.
SIG | 50pts | TR | TD90 | R309-525-11(5), R309-520-6(2) | All chemicals added to
drinking water, including chlorine, chloramines and chemicals used to generate
hypochlorite solutions and chlorine dioxide, shall be certified as complying with
ANSI/NSF Standard 60. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days
of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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84 If chemical dilution or dissolution is needed, cross-connection control is provided on
water lines feeding solution tanks.
SIG | 50pts | TR | TX07 | R309-525-11(2)(c), R309-525-11(9)(b)(i) to (iv) | Cross
connection control shall be provided on make-up water lines feeding solution tanks.
This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a
corrective action plan approved by DDW.
D (Notes: Cross connection control is not
provided on the water line hose bib)
85 Water flow rate is measured to control chemical feed?
SIG | 25pts | TR | TD79 | R309-525-11(7)(d)(ii) and (iii), R309-525-11(7)(a)(i) |
Chemical feed rates shall be proportional to flows and a means to measure water flow
rate shall be provided. This significant deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of
notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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86 Solution tanks and tank refilling line entry points are properly labeled to identify the
chemicals
MIN | 15pts | TR | TG03 | R309-525-11(8)(c)(vii) | Rule requires tanks to be properly
labeled to designate the chemical contained.
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87 Free chlorine residual test equipment on-site or available?
MIN | 15pts | TR | TD78 | R309-520-7(1)(j) | Rule requires chlorine residual test
equipment available capable of measuring residuals to the nearest 0.1 mg/l in the
range below 0.5 mg/l, to the nearest 0.3 mg/l between 0.5 mg/l and 1.0 mg/l and to the
nearest 0.5 mg/l above 1.0 mg/l.
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88 Spare parts are available to replace parts subject to wear and breakage
MIN | 15pts | TR | TD75 | Standard Method 334.0 Determination of Residual Chlorine
in Drinking Water Using an Online Chlorine Analyzer. [EPA 815-B-09-013 September
2009 11.1.1.2 Page 13] | Spare parts shall be provided and maintained for all
chlorinators to repair parts subject to wear and breakage.
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89 Is chlorine chemical dose rate adjusted due to different water demand flow rates
and/or changing water quality?
Y
89A If yes, which water flow rate is used? e.g. influent flow, effluent flow, filter flow.Effluent flow
90 Is there a designated chlorine Point of Entry (POE) sample location?
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
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91 POE is before first connection/customer?
SIG | 25pts | TR | T028 | R309-215 | R309-215 & R309-520-6(4)(d)
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92 Chlorine residual records are maintained and available... if yes answer following
SIG | 25pts | TR | T028 | R309-215 | R309-215 & R309-520-6(4)(d)
Y
92A System is sampling distribution residuals throughout entire distribution system
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
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92B Distribution chlorine residuals meet minimum concentration requirement
SIG | 25pts | TR | T028 | R309-215 | R309-215 & R309-520-6(4)(d)
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92C "What is the maximum free chlorine residual measure? This value never exceeds 4.0
mg/L? "
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
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92D System collects at least three distribution chlorine residual samples a week?
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
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92E System is sampling distribution residuals in accordance with monitoring schedule
MIN | 15pts | TR | TGR9 | R309-105-7, 8 & 18, R309-100 through 605 | Trigger for
regulatory followup to address concerns.
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93 Treatment plant properly secured to protect the quality of the treated water. R309-520-
7(2)(f)
SIG | 25pts | SM | A050 | R309-400-11 | If the water system does not comply with the
directive, the Director may assess 25 to 200 points to the water system. Points shall
be assessed based upon the severity of the non-compliance, the threat to public
health and the underlying basis for the original directive.
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94 Daily operating records reflect chemical dosages and total quantities used
SIG | 25pts | MR | TG20 | R309-105-14(3)(a) | Rule requires all water system using
chemical addition or specialized equipment for the treatment of drinking water to
regularly complete operational reports. This significant deficiency must be corrected
within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action plan approved by DDW.
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95 Is this facility Active or Inactive?A
96 Operational means provided to avoid injection of significantly decayed hypochlorite,
such as solution strength testing and delivery records
MIN | 5pts | TR | TD68 | R309-520-7(3)(b) | Rule requires the water system to provide
an operational means, such as keeping records of the delivery date of the hypochlorite
solution, to avoid the injection of significantly decayed hypochlorite solutions.
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97 Solution tank is covered to minimize corrosive vapors
MIN | 5pts | TR | TD64 | R309-525-11(8)(b)(iii) | Chemical solutions shall be kept
covered.
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98 Where concentrated hypochlorite solutions (5% or greater) are handled in containers
LARGER than 55 gallons: emergency eyewash station and a safety shower present
SIG | 25pts | TR | TD66 | R309-520-7(3)(a)(i) | Where hypochlorite solutions are used
at remote locations or in quantities of 55 gallons or less on site, safety showers are not
required and alternative emergency eyewash may be provided. This significant
deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action
plan approved by DDW.
NA (Notes: Not larger than 55 gallons)
99 Where concentrated hypochlorite solutions are handled in containers of 55 gallons or
LESS: some method of emergency eyewash provided (a full eyewash station and
shower is not required)
SIG | 25pts | TR | TD66 | R309-520-7(3)(a)(i) | Where hypochlorite solutions are used
at remote locations or in quantities of 55 gallons or less on site, safety showers are not
required and alternative emergency eyewash may be provided. This significant
deficiency must be corrected within 120 days of notification or have a corrective action
plan approved by DDW.
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100 Hypochlorite solution storage area is protected from excessive heat and direct sunlight
MIN | 5pts | TR | TD67 | R309-520-7(3)(a)(ii) | States Storage and injection areas shall
be designed to minimize the decay in strength of concentrated hypochlorite solutions
from excessive heat or direct sunlight.
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101 Records are kept to minimize the use of decayed hypochlorite solution
MIN | 5pts | TR | TD68 | R309-520-7(3)(b) | Rule requires the water system to provide
an operational means, such as keeping records of the delivery date of the hypochlorite
solution, to avoid the injection of significantly decayed hypochlorite solutions.
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102 There are adequate spill containment provisions for acid and caustic liquids.
MIN | 15pts | TR | TG59 | R309-525-11(6)(a)(iv)(B), R309-525-11(8)(b)(viii) | Rule
requires liquid chemical storage tanks to have an overflow and receiving basin or drain
capable of receiving accidental spills or overflows, and meeting all the requirements of
R309-525-23.
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