HomeMy WebLinkAboutWell Correspondence 00 (21) STATE OF CONNECTICUT .
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Sent to all Community and
Non-Transient Non-Community
CIRCULAR LETTER # DEH 2O02 - 21 Public Water Systems that do
DATE: May 1, 2002 not have certified operators.
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FROM: Robert W. RivarV,P E. , Supervising Sanitary Engineer
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Water Supplies Section
RE: Certified Operators
System Name: <<NAME»
PWSID: «NUMBERO» Classification: «Class conversion»
Our records indicate that the public water system named above does not
yet have any certified operators as required by Sections 25-32-7a
through 25-32-14 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
The following are possible options you may take to ensure that the
system in is compliance with the regulations:
• Notify me in writing if any system owner or employee that operates
the system is certified.
• Hire a certified operator and submit the attached "Contract Operator
Verification" form. You can obtain a list of available certified
operators from the web site listed below or contact the Water
Supplies Section.
• Apply to take the appropriate operator certification examination.
Contact the Water Supplies Section for dates or applications.
• Apply to have existing operators certified as Conditional Operators.
See the enclosed letter and application for further details.
Violation letters will be issued to systems that are not in
compliance, followed by other enforcement actions as appropriate, such
as fines or orders .
Web site: http://www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/WSS/operators.htm
Enclosures
Cc: Local Directors of Health w/enclosures
Leonard E. McCain, DPH w/enclosures
Water Supplies Section w/enclosures
Phone: (860) 509-7333
Telephone Device for the Deaf (860) 509-7191
410 Capitol Avenue-MS#51 WA
P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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CONTRACT OPERATOR VERIFICATION
Name of Public Water System:
Town: PWSID: CT
CONTRACT OPERATOR:
I verify that the following are the certified operators for the system named
above.
Chief Operator Certification No.
Operator Certification No.
Operator Certification No.
Signature (Contract Operator representative) Date
Phone Number
SYSTEM OWNER:
I verify that the persons listed above are the certified operators for this
system.
Signature Title Date
Phone Number
Return completed form to:
Robert W. Rivard
Department of Public Health
.Water Supplies Section
410 Capitol Avenue, MS#51WAT
Hartford, Connecticut 06134
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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CIRCULAR LETTER # DEH 2O01-23.
DATE: October 24, 2001
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FROM: Robert W. Rivard, P.E. , Supervising Sanitary Engineer
Water Supplies Section
RE: Conditional Operators
System Name: <<NAME>>
PWSID: <NUMBERO»
Classification: «Class conversion»
Revisions to Sections 25-32-7a through 25-32-14 of the Regulations of
Connecticut State Agencies (effective July 26, 2001) require that your
system be operated by certified operators. More detailed information
on the regulations will be available in the future. These
regulations allow the department to certify existing operators of
systems as conditional operators. This only applies to systems that
are required to have certified operators for the first time. The
department may certify operators of these systems without an
examination.
The regulations provide for the following:
• The Conditional Certification must be requested by the system within
one year after effective date of regulation.
• The operator must have been in direct responsible charge for at
least one year prior to the effective date of the regulation.
• The Conditional Certification is only given for specific plant,
distribution system or small system. It is not transferable.
• The Conditional Certification is no longer valid if the
classification increases.
• There is maximum of two Conditional Operators allowed per system.
• The Conditional Operator must meet all renewal requirements,
including specific training prior to first renewal.
I have enclosed an application and descriptions of operator duties . If
you wish to apply for Conditional Certification for your operators,
you must submit an application by July 26, 2002 . Submittal of an
application .does not guarantee that the application will be approved.
Phone: (860) 509-7333
Telephone Device for the Deaf (860) 509-7191
410 Capitol Avenue-MS#51 WA
P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134
An Equal Opportunity Employer
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION AS A CONDITIONAL OPERATOR
NAME . FOR STATE USE ONLY
EMPLOYER Pers_Id App_Id
ADDRESS PWSID
RegFac_Id
Cert #
TELEPHONE Eff. Exp.
Name of Public Water System:
PWSID: CT
OPERATOR:
I certify that I am an operator in direct responsible charge (active, daily
responsibility) of the system named above and have been in that position since
at least July 26, 2000. I began performing these duties on _(date) .
Signature Date
SYSTEM OWNER:
I verify that the above information is correct and request that this person be
certified as a Conditional Operator for the system named above.
Signature Title Date
Return completed form by July 26, 2002 to:
Robert W. Rivard
Department of Public Health
Water Supplies Section
410 Capitol Avenue, MS#51WAT
Hartford, Connecticut 06134
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM'S CERTIFIED
TREATMENT OPERATOR
PWS TYPE: Community and Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water Systems
CLASS: I and II Water Treatment Plant Operators
The Certified Treatment Plant Operator shall:
be responsible for the day to day operation of the water treatment system
ensure the delivery of safe water at all times by complying with the Public Health Code of the State of CT
utilize appropriate safety equipment as prescribed by the manufacturer, Department of Public Health(DPH), or
OSHA
ensure that all treatment equipment is maintained and operated properly according to the manufacturers'
specifications and recommendations
inspect the water system's source, storage facilities,treatment equipment,pumping equipment and distribution
network, as per the manufacturers' recommendations and the American Water Works Association(AWWA)
standards
measure and record all chemical dosage rates as needed
ensure that daily chlorine residuals and pH levels are properly measured and recorded as required. This task can
be delegated to properly trained personnel
ensure that all samples are delivered to a certified lab as to allow sufficient time so that all results regarding the
water treatment system are received by DPH within the specified time frames
add all chemicals when necessary
make all chemical adjustments as needed
be aware of all changes in regulations regarding water treatment
contact all appropriate parties regarding violations of the public water system
attend training programs and workshops to keep current of technical improvements
keep accurate records of repairs and routine maintenance performed on the treatment equipment(including
filter replacement and repairs)
keep accurate well production and operational records
ensure that DPH approval has been obtained prior to starting treatment or changing chemical types and/or
manufacturers
perform all duties of a Small Water System Operator when operating a small water system
Effective Date:August 3,2001
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Phone: (860) 509-7333.
Telephone Device for the Deaf (860) 509-7191
410 Capitol Avenue-MS#51 WA
P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134
An Equal Opportunity Employer
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
• DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM'S
CERTIFIED SMALL WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR
Public Water System(PWS) TYPE: Community and Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water
Systems that serve less than 1000 persons and have no treatment
CATEGORY: Small Water System Operator
The Certified Small Water System Operator shall:
be responsible for the day to day operation of the PWS
ensure the delivery of safe water at all times by complying with the Public Health Code(PHC) of the State of CT
maintain a consumer complaint log, including how complaints are resolved
test,flush, clean and disinfect the water distribution system as needed per AWWA standards
collect or oversee the collection of water samples as specified by the Department of Public Health(DPH)
ensure that all samples are tested by a DPH certified lab
_ ensure that all samples are delivered to certified labs as to allow sufficient time so that results are received by the
DPH within the specified time frames
notify proper agencies and the PWS's owner regarding specific violations within specified time frames
review all water quality analyses for completeness prior to submission to DPH
report all violations to DPH and issue public notices when needed
oversee and monitor all repairs performed on the public water system
be responsible, where meters are required, for recording of the quantity and instantaneous flow,where feasible,
of water being pumped from each source on a weekly basis as well as testing the water meters as per
manufacturers recommendations
advise the system owner on procedures regarding a preventive maintenance program and a source protection program
be aware of all changes regarding drinking water regulations
be available to accompany regulatory officials for on-site inspections when given adequate notice
keep accurate records of water analyses,repairs,maintenance and correspondence in accordance with
any time frames required by the PHC
investigate water quality and quantity problems and take corrective measures as needed in a timely manner
attend training programs and workshops to keep current on technical improvements
Effective Date:August 6,2001
Phone: (860) 509-7333
Telephone Device for the Deaf (860) 509-7191
410 Capitol Avenue-MS#51 WA
P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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CIRCULAR LETTER#DWD 2002-02
DATE: October 25, 2002
TO: Community Public Water Systems(CPWS)Serving 1,000 Persons or Less,
Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water Systems(NT'NCs)
FROM: Robert W.Rivar ,P.E., Supervising Sanitary Engineer
Drinking Water Division
RE: Cross Connection Survey Report Form
Section 19-13-13 102(f)of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies(RCSA)requires that Public
Water Systems(PWS)have consumer premises inspected for cross connections if certain"categories of
concern"are known to exist. In a circular letter(#DEH 2O02-5)dated January 30,2002,our office
informed your water system of the requirement to have cross connection inspections performed. Section
19-13-B38a.(f)(7)of the RCSA requires PWS to have backflow prevention devices in their system tested.
The purpose of a cross connection inspection is to locate any connections in the water system that could
potentially contaminate the PWS and to eliminate these connections or provide proper protection. Testing
backflow prevention devices is necessary in protecting water systems from contamination by ensuring
that the backflow devices are properly operating. The enclosed pamphlet,entitled, "Cross Connection
Control",provides additional information on the subject.
Inspections and tests may only be performed by persons(inspectors,testers)who have completed and
passed a course,which was administered or approved by this Department,in accordance with the
requirements of Section 25-32-11 of the RCSA and who maintain a current certificate as an inspector
and/or tester. A list of backflow personnel(inspectors,testers)who are available for contract work
can be found on our web page Nwv Aph.state.ct.us BRS/WSS/operators htm).
The enclosed"Regulation Clarification for Categories of Concern",describes and gives examples of the
five categories of concern. If none of the categories of concern are known to exist at any consumer
premise served by your PWS,the enclosed Cross Connection Exemption Verification Form must be
signed and submitted to our office,or your water system will be required to meet the inspection and
testing requirements.
Information specific to the inspections and tests is to be reported on the enclosed Cross Connection
Survey Report Form,which is intended for use by CPWS serving 1,000 persons or less and NTNCs. The
inspector and/or tester,who has been contracted or employed by your water system must complete the
form. Year 2002 required inspections and tests must be completed prior to December 31,2002 and the
survey report is to be submitted to our office by March 1, 2003. Report forms are to be submitted
annually by March 1 each year,covering the preceding calendar year's inspections and tests.
Phone: (860)509-7333
Telephone Device for the Deaf (860) 509-7191
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OVr%VCT TG/AK UKuss t;UNNEGTION SURVEY REPORT INSTRUCTIONS - PAGE OF
Community Public Water Systems Serving<1,000 persons or less and Non-Community Public Water Systems —�
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM: PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM ID#:
(fill in the name of the Public Water System) (fill in the Public Water System ID#)
TOWN:
Use form on the backside of this page for items A)through G).
A)Name of Tester(s)! Provide the name,certificate#and expiration date of all persons who performed cross connection inspections and tests of backflow prevention devices during
Inspector(s) the survey year. The cross connection Inspector and/or tester must sign this report Indicating that the information in this report is substantially
correct. A list of cross connection inspectors and backfiow prevention device testers who are available for contract work can be accessed via the internet at:
www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/WSS/operators.htm.
B)Consumer Premise: List the name or address of the consumer premise(s)where a category of concern(see list below)is known to exist. A consumer premise is considered to be
any location where water is provided. The term consumer premise could include any customer of a Public Water System(i.e.residence,non-residential facility,
commercial establishment...etc.).
A school,factory,shopping or industrical center,convalescent home....etc.,which is supplied by it's own Public Water System(i.e.well)would itself be
considered a consumer premise. In this situation list the name of the Public Water System under Consumer Premise.
C)Categories of Concern: Use the following codes to describe the activities("categories of concern")which are known to exist at the listed"consumer premise"
"1)Any water supply source other than that of the public water system is known to exist.
2)Toxic or objectionable chemical or biological substances are used in water solution on public,commercial,or industrial premises.
3)Water pressure is raised by pumping on other than residential premises above that furnished by the supplier.
4)There is a water storage tank for other than residential use,commercial swimming pool or commercial water filter
5)There is known to be a sprinkler system for either fire protection or irrigation."
D)Date of most Provide the date of the most recent Cross Connection inspection performed on the consumer premise listed.
recent inspection A consumer premise having a category of concern meeting item#2 above must be inspected annually.
All other categories of concern,items#1,#3,#4,and#5 above,must be inspected at least once every five years.
E)Violations: Provide total numbers of violations,such as no device or wrong device,found during the annual inspection.
DO NOT include violations related to device testing.
Provide the number of uncorrected violations which still exist through December 31 of this survey year.
F)Testing Backflow Information in this section is to be determined from tests performed on testable backflow prevention devices which exist at the listed consumer premise. Tests
Prevention Devices may only be performed by persons(testers)who have completed and passed a course,which was administered or approved by this Department,in accordance
with the requirements of section 25-32-11 of the RCSA and who maintain a current certificate as a tester. A list of backfiow prevention device testers who are
available for contract work can be accessed via the internet at:www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/WSS/operators.htm.
G)Status of Uncorrected Indicate the status of any uncorrected violation,which exist through December 31 of the survey year. Enter one or more of the following codes which apply:
Violations 1)Correction to violation has been scheduled,
2)Installation of backflow prevention device has been scheduled,
3)Consumer premise(i.e.customer of PWS)notified of violation,awaiting response,
4)Other-provide specific information on the status of the uncorrected violation.
Form on reverse side
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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CROSS CONNECTION SURVEY REPORT
EXEMPTION VERIFICATION FORM
Background
Section 19-13-B102 (f) (3) of the Regulations of Connecticut State
Agencies (RCSA) requires that all public water systems that serve
water to specific types of premises, must have those premises
inspected for cross connections by a person who has completed and
passed a course on cross connection inspections. If the system does
not provide water to any of these types of premises, they must verify
that in writing to the department.
Verification
I verify that the public water system named below does not supply
water to any premises that have any of the following categories of
concern as listed in Section 19-13-B102 (f) (3) of the RCSA:
(1) Any water supply source other than that of the public water system is
known to exist.
(2) Toxic or objectionable chemical or biological substances are used in
water solution on public, commercial or industrial premises.
(3) Water pressure is raised by pumping on other than residential premises
above that furnished by the supplier.
(4) There is a water storage tank, public swimming pool or water filter,
for other than residential use.
(5) There is known to be a sprinkler system for either fire protection or
irrigation.
I will notify the Water Supplies Section should the system supply
water to any premises with categories of concern in the future.
Name of Water System
PWSID
Print Name Title
Signature Date
Telephone Number
Return completed form to:
Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Division
410 Capitol Avenue, MS#51WAT
Hartford, Connecticut 06134
Phone: (860)509-7333
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Regulation Clarification for Categories of Concern
PURPOSE: Section 19-13-B 102(f)(3)of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies requires Public
Water Systems(PWS)have consumer premises inspected for cross connections if one or more of the five
categories of concern(listed below)are known to exist. This document is intended to clarify each of the
categories of concern to assist a PWS in assessing which consumer premises(i.e. facilities)need cross
connection inspections.
The regulatory language is shown below in quotations followed by a clarification statement and/or
examples.
"(1)Any water supply source other than that of the public water system is known to exist."
All other sources of water(i.e.well or surface water)in addition to that of the PWS.
Examples of residential and non-residential facilities to be inspected would be those with an
irrigation well,pond,inactive non-community or community public water supply or process
water well. .
"(2)Toxic or objectionable chemical or biological substances are used in water solution on
public,commercial or industrial premises."
Examples of facilities to be inspected would be those with a boiler or heat exchanger
where chemicals are added,cleaning solution system,photograph developer or swimming
pool chlorinator.
"(3)Water pressure is raised by pumping on other than residential premises above that furnished
by the supplier."
This is not to be confused with transfer or booster pumps that are an integral part of
the PWS. Examples of facilities to be inspected, "where pressure is raised by pumping",
would be a car wash or those with an industrial process water pump.
"(4)There is a water storage tank,public swimming pool or water filter,for other than residential
use."
This is not to be confused with the water system components that are an integral part of
the PWS. Examples of facilities to be inspected would be those with a fire storage tank,
industrial process water tank, cooling tower or public swimming pool.
"(5)There is known to be a sprinkler system for either fire protection or irrigation."
This category applies to both residential and non-residential facilities.
Effective: October 7, 2002
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CIRCULAR LETTER#DWD 2002-02
DATE: October 25, 2002
TO: Community Public Water Systems(CPWS) Serving 1,000 Persons or Less,
Non-Transient Noon-Community Public Water Systems(NTNCs)
FROM: Robert W.Rivard,E., Supervising Sanitary Engineer
Drinking Water Division
RE: Cross Connection Survey Report Form
Section 19-13-B 102(f)of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies(RCSA)requires that Public
Water Systems(PWS)have consumer premises inspected for cross connections if certain"categories of
concern"are known to exist. In a circular letter(#DEH 2O02-5)dated January 30,2002,our office
informed your water system of the requirement to have cross connection inspections performed. Section
19-13-B38a.(f)(7)of the RCSA requires PWS to have backflow prevention devices in their system tested.
The purpose of a cross connection inspection is to locate any connections in the water system that could
potentially contaminate the PWS and to eliminate these connections or provide proper protection. Testing
backflow prevention devices is necessary in protecting water systems from contamination by ensuring
that the backflow devices are properly operating. The enclosed pamphlet,entitled,"Cross Connection
Control",provides additional information on the subject.
Inspections and tests may only be performed by persons(inspectors,testers)who have completed and
passed a course,which was administered or approved by this Department,in accordance with the
requirements of Section 25-32-11 of the RCSA and who maintain a current certificate as an inspector
and/or tester. A list of backflow personnel(inspectors,testers)who are available for contract work
can be found on our web page(www.dph.state.ct.us BRS/WSS/operators.htm).
The enclosed"Regulation Clarification for Categories of Concern",describes and gives examples of the
five categories of concern. If none of the categories of concern are known to exist at any consumer
premise served by your PWS,the enclosed Cross Connection Exemption Verification Form must be
signed and submitted to our office,or your water system will be required to meet the inspection and
testing requirements.
Information specific to the inspections and tests is to be reported on the enclosed Cross Connection
Survey Report Form,which is intended for use by CPWS serving 1,000 persons or less and NTNCs. The
inspector and/or tester,who has been contracted or employed by your water system must comulete the
form. Year 2002 required inspections and tests must be completed prior to December 31,2002 and the
survey report is to be submitted to our office by March 1,2003. Report forms are to be submitted
annually by March 1 each year,covering the preceding calendar year's inspections and tests.
Phone: (860)509-7333
Telephone Device for the Deaf (860)509-771,I91
410 Capitol Avenue - MS#________
P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The responsibility to have the appropriate backflow prevention device installed is that of the owner,as
required by Section 19-13-B38a.of the RCSA. If a violation has been found during an inspection at a
consumer premise,all reasonable efforts should be taken by the PWS to notify the owner of the consumer
premise, so that the violation may be corrected. If the owner of the consumer premise and PWS are one
in the same,as with facilities served by their own well water system(schools,factories,convalescent
homes,etc.),the identified violation must be corrected by the facility/PWS.
This circular letter is also being copied to Backflow Personnel(inspectors and testers)so that they may be
aware of these requirements and the survey report form.
Encl.: CROSS CONNECTION SURVEY REPORT FORM
CROSS CONNECTION EXEMPTION VERIFICATION FORM
Pamphlet-Introduction to Cross Connection Control
Regulation Clarification for Categories of Concern
Cc:Local Directors of Health (with enclosures)
Backflow Personnel(with enclosures)
Len McCain,DPH(with enclosures)
Drinking Water Division Staff(with enclosures)
SURVEY YEAR CROSS CONNECTION SURVEY REPORT INSTRUCTIONS PAGE OF
li Community Public Water Systems Serving<1,000 persons or less and Non-Community Public Water Systems
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM: PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM ID#:
(fill in the name of the Public Water System) (fill in the Public Water System ID#)
TOWN:
Use form on the backside of this page for items A)through G).
A)Name of Tester(s)1 Provide the name,certificate#and expiration date of all persons who performed cross connection inspections and tests of backflow prevention devices during
Inspector(s) the survey year. The cross connection Inspector and/or tester must sign this report indicating that the information in this report is substantially
correct. A list of cross connection inspectors and backflow prevention device testers who are available for contract work can be accessed via the internet at:
www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/WSS/operators.htm.
B)Consumer Premise: List the name or address of the consumer premise(s)where a category of concern(see list below)is known to exist. A consumer premise is considered to be
any location where water is provided. The term consumer premise could include any customer of a Public Water System(i.e.residence, non-residential facility,
commercial establishment...etc.).
A school,factory,shopping or industrical center,convalescent home....etc.,which is supplied by it's own Public Water System(I.e.well)would itself be
considered a consumer premise. In this situation list the name of the Public Water System under Consumer Premise.
C)Categories of Concern: Use the following codes to describe the activities("categories of concern")which are known to exist at the listed"consumer premise"
"I)Any water supply source other than that of the public water system is known to exist.
2)Toxic or objectionable chemical or biological substances are used in water solution on public,commercial,or industrial premises.
3)Water pressure is raised by pumping on other than residential premises above that furnished by the supplier.
4)There is a water storage tank for other than residential use,commercial swimming pool or commercial water filter
5)There is known to be a sprinkler system for either fire protection or irrigation."
D)Date of most Provide the date of the most recent Cross Connection inspection performed on the consumer premise listed.
recent inspection A consumer premise having a category of concern meeting item#2 above must be inspected annually.
All other categories of concern,items#1,#3,#4,and#5 above,must be inspected at least once every five years.
E)Violations: Provide total numbers of violations,such as no device or wrong device,found during the annual inspection.
DO NOT include violations related to device testing.
Provide the number of uncorrected violations which still exist through December 31 of this survey year.
F)Testing Backflow Information in this section is to be determined from tests performed on testable backflow prevention devices which exist at the listed consumer premise..Tests
Prevention Devices may only be performed by persons(testers)who have completed and passed a course,which was administered or approved by this Department,in accordance
with the requirements of section 25-32-11 of the RCSA and who maintain a current certificate as a tester. A list of backflow prevention device testers who are
available for contract work can be accessed via the internet at:www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/WSS/operators.htm.
G)Status of Uncorrected Indicate the status of any uncorrected violation,which exist through December 31 of the survey year. Enter one or more of the following codes which apply:
Violations 1)Correction to violation has been scheduled,
2)Installation of backflow prevention device has been scheduled,
3)Consumer premise(I.e.customer of PWS)notified of violation,awaiting response,
4)Other-provide specific information on the status of the uncorrected violation.
Form on reverse side
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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Drinking Water Division
Regulation Clarification for Categories of Concern
PURPOSE: Section 19-13-B 102(f)(3)of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies requires Public
Water Systems(PWS)have consumer premises inspected for cross connections if one or more of the five
categories of concern(listed-below)are known to exist. This document is intended to clarify each of the
categories of concern to assist a PWS in assessing which consumer premises(i.e. facilities)need cross
connection inspections.
The regulatory language is shown below in quotations followed by a clarification statement and/or
examples.
"(1)Any water supply source other than that of the public water system is known to exist."
All other sources of water(i.e.well or surface water)in addition to that of the PWS.
Examples of residential and non-residential facilities to be inspected would be those with an
irrigation well,pond,inactive non-community or community public water supply or process
water well.
"(2)Toxic or objectionable chemical or biological substances are used in water solution on
public,commercial or industrial premises."
Examples of facilities to,be inspected would be those with a boiler or heat exchanger
where chemicals are added,cleaning solution system,photograph developer or swimming
pool chlorinator.
"(3)Water pressure is raised by pumping on other than residential premises above that furnished
by the supplier."
This is not to be confused with transfer or booster pumps that are an integral part of
the PWS. Examples of facilities-to-be-inspected, "where pressure is raised by pumping",
would be a car wash or those with an industrial process water pump.
"(4)There is a water storage tank,public swimming pool or water filter, for other than residential
use."
This is not to be confused with the water system components that are an integral part of
the PWS. Examples of facilities to be inspected would be those with a fire storage tank,
industrial process water tank, cooling tower or public swimming pool.
"(5)There is known to be a sprinkler system for either fire protection or irrigation."
This category applies to both residential and non-residential facilities.
Effective: October 7,2002
s:\sectionl\sectstat\regclar\categories of concern
Phone: (860)509-7333
Telephone Device for the Deaf (860) gQ9W-7A101
410 Capitol Avenue - MS#________ 1
P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134
Affirmative Action /Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
CT DPH LOCAL HEALTH Fax:860-509-778 Fait 22 2001 15:01 P.02
h STATE OF CONNE TI BRUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
a.xxr�i
February 20,2001
«TI11qWS'YS NAME»
«FIRST NAME TEXT>a t<LAST NAM&
«ADD LINE ONE TXT)>
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«A.DDRESS_CITY NAME>>,«ADDRESS_STATE CODE>► MDDRESS-ZIP_COM)
Re: 2001 SCHEDULE OF WATER QUALITY TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Public Water System: oTINWSYS_N. MX*
Address; oLQCAL NAME»
Town: «D FRIN_CITY_SVD"b,CT
The well water system serving the above referenced property is currently classified as a Transient Non-
Community(TNC)Public Water System. TNC water systems utilize their own source of water(Le. well or wells)
and prnvide water service to at least 25 non-residential (transient)persons on a daily basis for at least 60 days per
year.Water service may include,but is not limited to, drinking water, foodslbeverages prepared with water,or
public restroom facilities. The schedule on the back of this letter outlines the water quality testa which must be
conducted in accordance with Section 19-13-B 102 of Connecticut's Public Health Code.Compliance with these
testing requirements is the responsibility of the o;vncr of the water system and is in the interest of protecting
public health . It is your responsibility to contact a department approved laboratory(list attached)to arrange for
the collection and testing of the required drinking water samples.
Results of all required tests must be submitted to the Water Supplies Section of the Department of Public Health
within nine(9)days following the end of the month in which these tests were performed and no later than the
dates specified on your schedule, If testing is not completed and/or results are not submitted as outlined, civil
penalties,may he assessed against you.In addition, should your water system serve a fond service establishment
that is licensed by a local health department, failure to comply with these testing requirements may adversely
affect the food service liome,Some heal health departments require water quality testing in order to maintain a
food service license. This testing program should fulfill this requirement.
In addition to this reminder about your testing requirements,we are providing information on watertight well
caps. We can also use your help.Please fill out the enclosed survey and return it to us in the postage paid
envelope provided.
Thank you for your attention and your help. If you have any questions,please contact our Transient Non-
Community Program at(960)509-7333.
Sincerely,
Gcrald R.Iwan,Ph.D.
Chief
Water Supplies Section
I'hont,'(860�609-7333
Te�lepl om, I evice,Dior Me 0ea'f (860) ,50V-7191
4{tl Capitol Ai,enne - MS J#—B1WAT
P.fl. Box ,34030N lfagj'rrrd, C7 06134
An E'Vf4e{ OppeArlttitif►
CT DPH LOCAL HEALTH Fax:860-509-77 2 Feb 22 2001 15:02 P.05
TRANSIENT NON-COMMUNITY P'U>IIIAr WATER SYSTEMS
2001 WATER QUALITY TESTING SCHEDULE
Public Water System: «TINWSYS NAME»
Town: «D_P1UN CITY SVD NM»
Address: u L 0CAL NAME»
PWS M#: c(NUMBER0o
The table below summarizes the water quality testing required by C rinnecticut Public Health Gods (PHt1) Section
19.13-H10Z(e) for Transient Non-Community(TNC)Public Water Systems(PWS)that utilize groundwater sources
and serve at least 25 but nn more than 1,000 people for 60 or more days per year. The Colmiccticut PHC is available
on-litre at xwww.statc.cl,,u *l��K/PH ome,h ,If you do not have Internet access,copies of PHC Section 19-
13-B 102 can be obtained upon request by calling the Water Supplies Section(wsS)at(86u)509-7333.
All results must bG rupvrted to this office on or before the ninth day of the month it mediately following the time
period for which that specific test was required. M ximum Contaminant Level (MCL) violations for total colifeirm
bacteria must be reported to the WSS and your Local Director of Health by end of the next business day after you
have been notified of the test results by your laboratory. Similarly. MCL vinlaticn's for nitrate or z,itrite nitrogen
must be reported within 48 hours,
'ry.
Fr
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Total Coliform Bacteria Distribution System 1 X Monthly
Quarterly
— Annually'
Physical Parameters Distribution System 1 !, Qussrtml
(pH,color,odor,turbidity) Annually
Nkruty Nitrogen Point-of-)Wintry* 1 Quarterly'
Rim
� Annually
Nitrite Nitrogen Point-of-Entry* 1 Quarterly
X Annually
Footnotes;
* "Point of Entry"means a location on an active source of supply that is after any treatment and before entrance to the
distribution system. Note.-multiple points of entry(i.e.sourceeJeyatems)may require multiple samplcs to be collected,
l. Increased water quality monitoring schedule for TNC PWS with total colifarnt detections andtor nitrate or nitrite exceeds
or equals fifty percent(54esa)of the maximum coritarninant level(M co
I Routine water quality monitoring schedule for TNC PWS,
3. Reduced water quality monitoring schedule for TN'C PWS which have no history of total coliform violations and it
sanitary survey indicates the system is free of sanitary defects pursuant to Sections 19.13-B5la through 19-13-B31m of
the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Depending on results,additional monitnring may be required(i.e.repeat or confirmation salaiplus).
For further information call the WSSIs Transient Non-Curamunfty Program.at(860)509-7333,
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
rl1MSt4(,
August 13, 1997
Gerald L. Schwartz, MD
Director of Health
Town of South Windsor
351 Merlin Rd, Suite 103
Vernon, CT 06066
RE: Transient Non-Community(TNC)Public Water Systems Inventory Review
Dear
The Water Supplies Section is in the process of updating their inventory of Transient Non-
Community (TNC) Public Water Systems throughout Connecticut. A Transient Non-Community
Public Water System is a water system that serves at least twenty-five or more persons over a 60
day period. Unlike a Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water System (NTNC), a TNC
does not necessarily serve the same twenty-five or more persons. , Examples of TNC's would
include restaurants, rest stops, parks, and churches. It would be appreciated if your department
could review the attached list for South Windsor to ensure its accuracy. Please make any
necessary corrections, deletions, or additions to the list to reflect your most current information
regarding these facilities. Please provide contact names and addresses where available.
I have also enclosed a flow chart that further explains the differences between Transient and
Non-Transient Non-Community Public Water Systems. If you have any questions, please
contact Steve Messer at(860) 509-7333.
Once you have reviewed the list, please return the corrected copy to our section and we will
contact the confirmed facilities regarding their water quality monitoring requirements. Thank
you for'your time.
Sincerely,
Rachel McAdam
Phone:(860)109-7333
i; Telephone Device for the Deaf (860) 509-7191
■ 410 Capitol Avenue - MS # 51WAT
P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential TNC's 8/14/97
town facility staddress contact cstaddress ctownaddress
South 80 Pierce Rd S. Gonzalez
Windsor
South 200 Sullivan Brian Hart
Windsor Ave
South 1105 Alden
Windsor IStrona Rd Collins
South 839 Avery
Windsor St
South 82 Felt Rd Elizabeth
Windsor Burrill
South 5 Corners Pizza House 19 Oakland
Windsor !Rd
South Messiah Lutheran {300 Ronald
Windsor IBuckland Rd Muetzel
South Mitchell Trucking (formerly)90
Windsor Brookfield St
South New England Windowman 240 Chapel South Windsor,
Windsor Road CT 06074
South Nitey-Nite Motel 1519 Route
Windsor 5 North
South Our Savior Lutheran 239 Graham
Windsor Church Rd
South Post Road Stages 1105 Pricilla 1105 Strong South Windsor,
Windsor Stronq Road Snow Road CT 06074
South Public Works Garage 152
Windsor Facilities Burgess Rd
South Sanitary Waste Disposal 665
Windsor Nutme-q Rd
South St Peter Episcopal Church Sand Hill Rd
Windsor
South St. Francis of Assisi Ellington Rd
Windsor lChurch
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"regularly serve" water. Public water systems can be publicly or privately owned. Public water systems
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systems. This division is based on the type of consumer served and the frequency the consumer uses
the water. Basically, a community system serves water to a residential population, whereas a non-
community system serves water to a non-residential population. The non-community category is
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Contact your primacy agent if you are not sure what category you are in. The
public notification regulations apply based on whether you are a community,
non-transient non-community, or transient non-community water system.
WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK!
Public Notification Handbook for Public Water Systems 2-3
f The responsibility to have the appropriate backflow prevention device installed is that of the owner,as
required by Section 19-13-B38a. of the RCSA. If a violation has been found during an inspection at a
consumer premise,all reasonable efforts should be taken by the PWS to notify the owner of the consumer
premise, so that the violation may be corrected. If the owner of the consumer premise and PWS are one
in the same,as with facilities served by their own well water system(schools, factories,convalescent
homes,etc.),the identified violation must be corrected by the facility/PWS.
This circular letter is also being copied to Backflow Personnel(inspectors and testers)so that they may be
aware of these requirements and the survey report form.
Encl.: CROSS CONNECTION SURVEY REPORT FORM
CROSS CONNECTION EXEMPTION VERIFICATION FORM
Pamphlet-Introduction to Cross Connection Control
Regulation Clarification for Categories of Concern
Cc: Local Directors of Health (with enclosures)
Backflow Personnel(with enclosures)
Len McCain,DPH(with enclosures)
Drinking Water Division Staff(with enclosures)
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
'"""ICY MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 3, 1990
TO: LOCAL HEALTH DIRECTORS, CHIEF SANITARIANS, PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSIONS AND BUILDING OFFICIALS
FROM: Gerald R. Iwan, Ph.D. t
Chief, Water Supplies Sect o�
Environmental Health Services Division
SUBJECT: JOINT CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (P.A. 84-330) FOR
NON-COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS
.The purpose of the Joint Certificate is to prevent the proliferation of
inadequate, under-designed, poorly financed, and poorly managed water systems
In the State. The assistance and cooperation of the local health department
(LHD) and all other involved parties is needed to bring these projects to the
attention of the State agencies (i.e. Department of Public Utility Control
(DPUC) and Department of Health Services (DOHS).
The Water Supplies Section has noted that certain non-community/non-transient
water projects (such as, Shopping Centers, Commercial enterprises, office
condominium developments), that were eligible for Joint Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity, as defined in Section 16-262m of Connecticut Gen-
eral Statutes (CGS), received local approval and endorsement without consult-
ing with the State agencies who are lawfully involved in the approval pro-
cess. Such actions may jeopardize water supply safety and are not consistent
with the requirements of the Connecticut General Statutes.
When a project of this type comes to your attention, please use the following
procedure:
1. Plans pertinent to a project along with a request to evaluate its qual-
ification for a Joint Certificate should be forwarded to the Department of
Public Utility Control (DPUC), Water Unit, 1 Central Park Plaza, New
Britain, CT 06051. Estimates of the project's customer population and its
average daily water demand should be attached to the request.
2. A copy of the above request should be submitted to DOHS, Water Supplies
Section, 150 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106-4474.
3. DPUC's written response on the project's eligibility should be received
and reviewed before any local approval is considered. A copy of DPUC's
approval should be mailed to DOHS.
Following this procedure will assure that the proper state agency reviews are
conducted and minimum design standards are implemented. It will also help to
ensure that necessary provisions and public health assurances are applied to
proposed developments. In the interest of preserving our high public health
standards, your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
GRIACrb Phone:
7618E 150 Washingtd99Net566 l4PArd, Connecticut 06106
An Equal Opportunity Employer
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
PREVENTABLE DISEASES DIVISION
October 23, 1984
Dear Local Director of Health,
I am writing to be sure that you and your staff are aware of a recently
enacted Connecticut statute concerning new community water supplies (P.A. 84-
330) . A letter reeently went out to local officials who have direct responsi-
bilities under the new law. Although P.A. 84-330 does not directly affect
local health agencies, because of the key role in regard to water supplies which
your office plays, a copy of this letter which describes the new law Is enclosed.
The law does not change the existing division of responsibilities between
local and state health departments concerning new water supplies. It does,
however, forbid local planning and zoning commissions to approve a development
that will rely on a community water supply serving 25 or more people if that
system has not already received the necessary DPUC and DOHS approvals. The
law also adds new criteria for the state to consider before approving of a
new supply, the most significant new criteria being the feasibility of con-
necting to an existing supply Instead of creating the new water system.
If you would like a copy of the law (P.A. 84-330) , your local chief
elected official and planning and zoning office should have one. If not, feel
free to contact my Section with a request for a copy or with any other questions
you may have on this subject.
Yours truly,
Ray arema, Chief
Water Supplies Section
cc: Chief Sanitarian
R J/lp EE(1)
Telephone 566-1253
150 Washington Street, Hartford, Ct. 06106
An Equal Opportunity Employer
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPA RTMENT OF HEA LTH SER VICES
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER
DATE: . October 1, 1984
TO: Chief Elected Officials, Town Pl7n ngja d Zon ng Agencies,
Regional Planning Agencies
FROM: John T. Downey, Chairperson, Dept. u�'i�\ llt Control
Douglas S. Lloyd, M.D. , Commissioner, Dept. of Hea h Ser /,e�s
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS OF P.A. 84 3 0
This letter is to inform you of a state law concerning water supplies
which was passed by the 1984 General Assembly. This law (P.A. 84-330 attached) ,
designed to limit the creation of new small water companies, will affect nearly
every Connecticut town. If proper precautions are not taken at the local level,
a municipality could find itself responsible for the operation of a small water
company.
Section 1(b) of the law requires that, as of October 1, 1984, a certificate
of public convenience and necessity be granted jointly by the Department of Public
Utility Control and the Department of Health Services prior to the creation or
expansion of any community water company serving 25-1000 people or having 15-250
service connections. Problems with the quality and adequacy of the supplies as
well as financial problems are common with such companies. The certificate will
not be issued if financial or technical requirements are not met or if the agencies
determine there is a nearby alternative public water supply which could be used.
The purpose of this law is to protect the public by assuring that the water
system will be able to provide adequate service. Because such systems may be
initiated without the knowledge of the state agencies, the law forbids local
planning or planning and zoning commissions to approve a development which uses
such a water company unless a certificate has already been issued by DPUC and
DOHS to that company. The sanction for failure to observe the requirement is
that the municipality must take over operation of the water system if the company
is unable or unwilling to provide adequate service. It is thus imperative the
municipal planning and zoning commissions be made aware of this requirement.
The law also provides a mechanism for the state agencies to deal with exist-
ing small water companies which do not provide adequate service. Section 2 of
the law describes a procedure by which the Department of Public Utility Control
can order a large water company to take over an existing small water company.
If you have any questions on this matter feel free to call DPUC (827-1553 X2011)
or the Water Supplies Section of DOHS (566-1253).
JTD/DSL/EZH/ch
cc: Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
Council of Small Towns
Ken Faust, DPUC
Beth Weinstein, DOHS
Ellen Harrison, DOHS
r Telephone 203-566-48W
150 Washington Street Hartford,Ct. 06106
An Equal Opprotunity Employer
The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies are amended by adding subsections
(t) of Section 19-13-B102 as follows: (NEW)
(t) Testing for organic chemicals
(1) Definitions
(A) "Community water system" means a public water supply which
serves at least two residences or twenty-five residents throughout
the year.
(B) "Department" means Connecticut Department of Health Services.
(C) "Source of Supply" means all springs, streams, watercourses,
brooks, rivers, lakes, ponds, wells, or underground waters from
which water is taken for water supply purposes.
(2) Test Parameters. Each community water system shall test for the
presence of the following in the water supply controlled by such
community water system:
(A) Each of the following organic chemicals:
Acetone
Isopropyl alcohol
Benzene
Butane
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Cyclohexane
Cyclopentane
Para-dichlorobenzene
1,2 Dibromoethane
1,1 Dichloroethane
1,2 Dichloroethane
1,1 Dichloroethylene
cis 1,2 Dichloroethylene
trans 1,2 Dichloroethylene
1,2 Dichloropropane
1,3 Dichloropropene
2,3 Dichloropropene
Dimethyl cyclopentane
Dimethyl Cyclohexane
Heptane
Hexane
Methanol _
Methyl Cyclohexane
Methyl cyclopentane
Methyl isobutyl ketone
Methyl ethyl ketone
Methylene chloride
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Nonane
Iso-octane
Pentane
Propane
1,1,2,2 tetrachloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
1,1,1 trichloroethane
1,1,2 trichloroethane
Trichlorotrifluorethane
Total trihalomethanes
Trichlorobenzene
Trichloroethylene
Trimethyl pentane
Vinyl chloride
Xylenes
*chloroform, bromoform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane
(B) Any other organic chemical for which the recommended Maximum
Contaminant Level has been proposed for drinking water by the
U.S. Environmental. Protection Agency.
(C) Any other organic chemical, required by the department on a
case by case basis, which the department has reason to believe
may be threatening health through its possible presence in the
water supply.
(3) Frequency and Locations of Testing.
(A) At least one sample, taken from a representative point in the
distribution system or of treated effluent immediately prior to
its entry into the distribution system, shall be tested from
each source of supply.
(B) Each community water system shall submit a detailed description
of sample locations and, upon written request of the department,
shall furnish a map of the locations. The department may
require additional or substitute sample locations if the department
determines that the sample locations are not sufficient to identify
and quantify any contaminants which might be present.
(C) Community water systems shall conduct the tests in accordance
with the following schedule. Each sample shall be taken during
a period of at least average demand.
(i) Community water systems serving more than 10,000 people
shall test semi-annually in January and July at each
location.
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(ii) Community water systems serving more than 1,000 people and
less than 10,000 people and any community water system
serving less than 1000 people which routinely chlorinates
its supply shall test annually in July at each location.
(iii) Community water systems serving less than 1000 people
shall test once every three years in July. The department
will notify each community water system serving less than
1000 people and not routinely chlorinating its supply of
the date of its first test.
(D) The department may require more frequent testing if organic
chemicals tested in accordance with these regulations have been
detected in the supply.
(4) Sample Taking and Laboratory Analysis.
(A) Each sample shall be taken and handled in accordance with U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency guidelines as specified in the
most current edition of the "Handbook for Sampling and Sample
Preservation of Water and Wastewater" (EPA - 600/4 - 82 - 029).
(B) Any laboratory tests required by these regulations shall be
conducted by a laboratory certified by the department in
accordance with Section 19-4-1 and Sections 19-13-A27 through
19-13-A-35, inclusive, of the Regulations of State Agencies.
(5) Reporting.
(A) Results of each test performed shall be reported to the department
by the tenth day of the month following sampling. If more than
one sample has been obtained from a source, each result shall ,
be reported individually and an average value shall also be
calculated. The department shall be notified at the time the
community water supply results are reported if the concentration
of any organic chemical tested exceeds seventy percent of any
federal or state maximum contaminant level.
(B) The sample collector shall certify that the sample was collected
and handled in the required manner and that it is a true and
representative. sample, in so far as he or she can determine.
(6) Record keeping. The community water supply shall keep records of
each test for a period of at least 10 years.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To detect and quantify the organic chemicals in public
community water supplies by requiring periodic testing by the supplies.
EH/slm F1 wtr.
5
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ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS !
i
j DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 4-168 (a) of the
Connecticut general statutes, notice is hereby given that the Department
of Health Services proposes to' adopt regulations concerning "Standards
Concerning Ethylene Dibromide in Drinking Water" by adding Section 19-13-B101,
and by adding subdivision (4) to subsection (c) and by adding subdivision
(3) to subsection (e) of Section 19-13-B102 of the Regulations of Connecticut
State Agencies, in accordance with Sec. 19a-36 of the Connecticut general
statutes, as follows:
Statement of Purpose: To prevent water supplies containing unhealthful
levels of EDB from being used by the public for drinking water.
In this Connection a hearing will be held:
Wednesday, January 16,1985 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 1
117 Washington S reet, 'Building A
Room A-2-2 j
Hartford, Connec icut 06106 i P
All interested persons re invited to submit oral or written data, views
and arguments in connection with the above stated regulations. These may
be submitted to the Commissioner of Health Services, 150 Washington Street,
Hartford 06106, no later than 30 days after publication of this notice.
i
Copies of the regulations may be obtained from the Commissioner of Health
Services.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
by
Elinor P. Jacobson .:
Deputy Commissioner
December 11, 1984
For Publication in the Connecticut Law Journal. '
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SUBJaCT
K Of ACCULATION
Standards Concerning Ethylene Dibromide in Drinking Water
SECTION 19-13-8102(c)(4)
Section 1. Subdivision (4) of subsection (c) of Section 19-13-B102 of the
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is amended to read as follows:
(4) PESTICIDES All Degrees of Treatment
(a) Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: Level mg/1
Endrin (1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 10-Hexachloro-6, 7- 0.0002
epoxy-1.4, 4a, 59 6, 7, 9, 8a-octahydro-
1, 4-endo, endo-5, 8-dimethano naphthalene)
Lindane (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-Hexachloro-cyclo- 0.004
hexane, gamma isomer)
Methoxychlor (1, 1, 1-Trichloro-2, 2-bix 0.1
(p-methoxyphenyl) ethane)
Toxaphene (C1 H 0C1g-Technical chlorinated 0.005
camphene, 67-891 chlorine)
(b) Chlorophenoxys:
2, 4-D (2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) 0.1
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2, 4, 5-TP Silvex (2, 4, 5-Trichloro- 0.01
phenoxypropionic-acid)
(C) BROMINATED HYDROCARDONS:
1, 2, DIBROMOETHANE (ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE OR EDB) 0.000099 j
Section 2. Subdivision (3) of subsection (e) of section 19-13-B102 of the
Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is amended to read as follows:
(3) Limits for Pesticides and Organic Chemicals
Maximum
Permissible i
Substance Level (mg/1)
Gross Hydrocarbons (oil base) 0.001
(by gas chromatograph using appropriate standard)
This test required only when the odor test shows oil
to be present. i
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (See definitions (c) (4))
Endrin 0.0002
Lindane 0.004
Methoxychlor 0.1
Toxaphene 0.005
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Chlorophenoxys (See definitions (c) (4))
2, 4-D 0.1
2, 4, 5-TP Silvex 0.01
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 0.10
BROMINATED HYDROCARBONS: I
1, 2, DIBROMOETHANE (ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE, OR EDB) 0:000099
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SECTION_19 13-8101
Section 3. The Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies are amended by
adding section 19-13-B101 as follows: (NEW)
Section. 19-13-B101. Standards for Quality of Private Drinking Water Supplies
a) Definitions:
(1) "Private Water Supplies" means any source of water serving
a single residence and used for drinking or other domestic use.
(b) Limits for substances in the water ready for consumption in private
water supplies:
Maximum
Permissible
Substance Level (mg/1)
Pesticides
Brominated Hydrocarbons:
1, 2-Dibromoethane (Ethylene Dibromide or EDB) 0.000099
(c) Laboratory Tests. Any laboratory tests which may be required by
these regulations shall be conducted by a laboratory certified by
the Department of Health Services in accordance with Section 19-4-1
and Sections 19-13-A27 through 19-13-A35, inclusive, of the Regulations
of Connecticut State Agencies.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
To prevent water supplies containing unhealthful levels of EDB from being used
by the public for drinking water. . . _
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
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OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER
DATE: October 1, 1984
TO: Chief Elected Officials, Town. P nn a d Zon ng Agencies,
Regional Planning Agencies '
FROM: John T. Downey, Chairperson, Dept. u Control
Douglas S. Lloyd, M.D., Commissioner, Dept. of Hea h SerNUes
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS OF P.A. 84-30 �This letter is to inform you of a state law concerning water supplies
which was passed by the 1984 General Assembly. This law (P.A. 84.-330 ,attached) ,
designed to limit the creation of new small water companies, will affect nearly
every Connecticut town. If proper precautions are not taken at the local level,
a municipality could find itself responsible for the operation of a small water
company.
Section 1(b) of the law requires that, as of October 1, 1984, a certificate
of public convenience and necessity be granted jointly by the Department of Public
Utility Control and the Department of Health Services prior to the creation or
expansion of any community water company serving 25-1000 people or having 15-250
service connections. Problems with the quality and adequacy of the supplies as
well as financial problems are common with such companies. The certificate will
not be issued if financial or technical requirements are not met or if the agencies
determine there is a nearby alternative public water supply which could be used.
The purpose of this law is to protect the public by assuring that the water
system will be able to provide adequate service. Because such systems may be
initiated without the knowledge of the state agencies, the law forbids local
planning or planning and zoning commissions to approve a development which uses
such a water company unless a certificate has already been issued by DPUC and
DOHS to that company. The sanction for failure to observe the requirement is
that the municipality must take over operation of the water system if the company
is unable or unwilling to provide adequate service. It is thus imperative the
municipal planning and zoning commissions be made aware of this requirement.
The law also provides a mechanism for the state agencies to deal with exist-
ing small water companies which do not provide adequate service. Section 2 of
the law describes a procedure by which the Department of Public Utility Control
can order a large water company to take over an existing small water company.
If you have any questions on this matter feel free to call DPUC (827-1553 X2011)
or the Water Supplies Section of DOHS (566-1253).
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cc: Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
Council of Small Towns
Ken Faust, DPUC
Beth Weinstein, DOHS
Ellen Harrison, DOHS
r - Telephone 203-5664800
150 Washington Street Hartford,Ct. 06106
An Equal Opprotunity Employer
Substitute Senate Bill N c. 284
PUBLIC ACT No. 84-330
AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL RATER COMPANIES AND THE
RECEIVERSHIP OF WATER COMPANIES. '
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives in General Assembly convened:
Section 1. Section 16-262a of the general
statutes is repealed and the following is
substituted in lieu thereof:
(a) As used in this section AND SECTIONS 2 TC
6, INCLUSIVE, OF THIS ACT, "water company"
includes every corporation, company, association,
joint stock association, partnership,
MUNICIPALITY, OTHER ENTITY or person, or lessee
thereof, owning, leasing, maintaining, operating,
managing or controlling any pond, lake, reservoir,
stream, well or distributing plant or system
employed for the purpose of supplying water to not
less than [twenty-five nor more than one hundred
consumers] FIFTEEN SERVICE CONNECTIONS OR TWENTY-
FIVE PERSONS NOB MORE THAN TWC HUNDEED FIFTY
SERVICE CONNECTIONS OR ONE THOUSAND PERSONS on a
regular basis.
(b) No water company may begin the
construction or expansion of a [ put�lic] COMMUNITY
water supply system on or after [March 1, 1982]
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, without having
first obtained a certificate of pudic convenience
and necessity for the construction or expansion
from the department of public utility control AND
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES . An application
for a certificate shall be on a fora prescribed by
the department OF PUBLIC UTILITY CONTROL IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SFRVICFS and accompanied by a copy of the water
company's construction or expansion plans and a
fee of one hundred dollars. The [department]
DEPARTMENTS shall issue a certificate to an
applicant upon determining, to [its] THEIR
satisfaction, that (1 )- 40 FEASIBLE INTERCONNECTION
WITH AN EXISTING SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE TO THE
APPLICANT, L21 the applicant will complete the
construction or expansion in accordance with
engineering standards established BY REGULATION by
the department [ for public ] Of PUBLIC UTILITY
CONTROL FOR COMMUNITY water supply systems, [ (2) ]
,LL the applicant has the financial, managerial
and technical resources to operate the proposed
water supply system in a reliatle and efficient
manner and to provide continuous adequate service
to consumers served by the system, [ and (3) ] Jql
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continuous, adequate service to the persons served
by the company and (3) any other factors the
department deems relevant. Such order shall
authorize the recovery through rates of all
reasonable costs of acquisitier and necessary
improvements. A public entity acquiring a water
company beyond the boundaries of such entity may
charge customers served by the acquired company
for water service and nay, to the extent
appropriate, recover through rates all reasonable
costs of acquisition and necessary improvements .
(b) Notwithstanding the Provisions of any
special act, the department of public utility
control shall extend the' franchise areas of the
acquiring water company to the service area of the
water company acquired pursuant to this section.
(c) In the case of a public entity acquiring
a water company beyond its boundaries, the rates
charged the customers of the acquired wager
company shall be subject to the approval of the
department of public utility control, upon
petition by such customers.
Sec. 4. (FEW) any recipient of an order
pursuant to section 3 Of- this act shall make the
necessary improvements to assure the availability
and potability of water and the provision of water
at adequate volume and pressure to the perscns
served by the water company. The water company
shall immediately take the steps necessary for the
transfer of the company to the acquiring company,
municipal water authority, municipality or other
public or private entity.
Sec. 5. (NF.V) Compensation for the
acquisition of a water company pursua of to section
3 of this act shall be . determined by the
procedures for determining ccurensation under
section 25-42 of the general statutes or by
agreement between the parties, provided the
department of public utility control in
consultation witb the department of health '
services, after a hearing, approves such
agreement.
Sec . 6. (NEW) No proposal for a development
using water supplied by a company incorporated on
or after the effective date of this act shall be
approved by a planning commission or ccmbined i
planning and zoning commission unless such company
has been issued a certificate pursuant to section
16-262m of the general statutes, as amended by
section ] of this act. If a proposal is approved
without a certificate, the municipality in which
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
` DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Robert Deptula, June 26, 1979
Town Hall,
South Windsor, CT 06074
Dear Sir:
I am currently compiling a list of all of the non'-community water supplies
in the State to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. 40 CFR 141.2(ii) de-
fines a non-community water system as a public water system that serves at least
15 service connections or regularly serves at least 25 or more non-resident
individuals daily for at least 60 days a year. Preamble to part 141 (page 59566)
states that non-community systems are basically those systems which serve tran-
sients. They include hotels, motels, restaurants, campgrounds, service stations
and-other public accomdations which have their own water systems and which have
at least 15 service connections or serve water to a daily average of at least
25 persons.. Some schools, factories and churches are also included in this category.
In Connecticut a community water system is a public water supply that serves
at least 2 residences or its occupants throughout the year. Any other public
supply is a non-community system, and that would include systems that regularly
serve a non-resident population of 25 or more. It would include summer supplies.
Non-community systems do not have to be tested as much nor as frequently as
community supplies; nor do they have to be tested for inorganic and organic che-
micals such as toxic metals and pesticides. The non-community supplies will be
tested basically for bacteria and nitrate nitrogen but-not-for-the rest of the
organic and inorganic chemicals.
At some time in the next few months, someone from our department will be
traveling to your town to inspect each of these supplies. You will find, enclosed
in this letter, a copy of our inspection sheet and from this you will see the kind
of information that we will be seeking. Please go over the list of non-community
supplies within your town. If it is not complete or is incorrect in any way, we
would appreciate being informed of this fact when we begin work in your town.
Sincerely,
Richard Laiuppa,
Sanitarian
Water Supplies Section
Environmental Health Services Division
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Phone: 566-3110
79 Elm Street Hartford, Connecticut 06115
An Equal Opportunity Employer
In the Town of South Windsor the list of non-community water supplies
that I came up with is as follows:
Avery St. Elementary School , 949 Avery Street Street
Thomas Burgess P.W. Facility, Burgess Road
Mercer Nursery School , 80 Pierce Road
South Windsor Coop Nursery, 771 Ellington Road
Sunshine Nursery School , 1671 Ellington Road
Learning Place Nursery School , 839 Avery Street
Podunk Mill Tavern, 989 Ellinton Road
Five Corners Restaurant, 19 Oakland Road
Cozy Corners Restaurant, 55 Windsorville Road
Nitey-Nite Motel , 1519 Route 5
C.C. Shell Station, 17 Oakland Road
Sher's Felt Road Mobil , 249 Oakland Road
St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, 673 Ellington Road
St. Peters Episcopal Church, Sand Hill Road
Our Savior Lutheran Church, 239 Graham Road
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 300 Buckland Road
Oakland Road Shopping Center, 275-95 Oakland Road
Mitchell Trucking Company, 90 Brookfield
Post Road Stages Inc. , 1105 Strong Road
Gerber Scientific Company, 83 Gerber Road
AMF-NU-Way Tobacco Company, 200 Sullivan Avenue
SUPPLY INFORMATION
SUBMITTED BY:
DATE:
TYPE OF SUPPLY: COMMUNITY NON COMMUNITY
TOWN OF SUPPLY:
NAME OF SUPPLY: CODE NO.
OFFICIALS:
NAME ADDRESS PHONE
USE OF SUPPLY: —YEARLY SEASONAL SUMMER WINTER
ESTIMATED POPULATION SERVED: DAILY AND/OR WEEKLY AND/OR MONTHLY
# of Services # of People
SOURCE OF SUPPLY:
(WELL) (SPRING) TYPE DIAM DEPTH CASING LENGTH (IF KNOWN)
WELL YIELD (IF KNOWN) PUMP CAPACITY DISTANCE TO NEAREST SUBSURFACE SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM
LOCATION OF SUPPLY: TREATMENT:
STORAGE TANK: CONDITION OF: WELL SEAL/COVER
WELL HOUSE/PIT
OTHER COMMENTS:
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In the Town of South Windsor the list of non-community water supplies
that I came up with is as follows:
E�= Avery St. Elementary School , 949 Avery Street Street -
�j�� Thomas Burgess P.W. Facility, Burgess Road
y��o1y? Mercer Nursery .School , 80 Pierce Road
South Windsor Coop Nursery, 771 Ellington Road
Sunshine Nursery School , 1671 Ellington Road
'- ;l.r-. r Learning Place Nursery School , 839 Avery Street
Podunk Mill Tavern, 989 E11 i nton Road Pt bf i c
Five Conners Restaurant, 19 Oakland Road
C-e�Gorners--Restarxran-t, 55 Windsorville Road -,x-A�-'bF Cake f'ers
►� Nitey-Nice Motel , 1519 Route 5
G-.G—.--&he-14---S-ta--4-efr; 17 Oakland Road Cl
J=�S'tc,--�- Sher's Felt Road Mobil , 249 Oakland Road nays
St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, 673 Ellington Road
t3=� � St. Peters Episcopal Church, Sand Hill Road
�'�3cx7a Our Savior Lutheran Church, 239 Graham Road
l� cxxo-3_ Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 300 Buckland Road
Oakland Road Shopping Center, 275-95 Oakland Road
Mitchell Trucking Campany, 90 Brookfield
<z Post Road Stages Inc. , 1105 Strong Road
Gerber Scientific Company, 83 Gerber Road ?vbl i c
t3�cx i:,, nAIF-INLI-Way Tobacco Co-mipany, 200 Sullivan Avenue
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