Revised Total Coliform Rule

40 CFR part 141, Subpart Y is incorporated by reference, excluding the annual monitoring provisions in 40 CFR 141.854 (a)(4), (d), (e), (f) and (h). (7-1-26) 01. Level 1 and 2 Assessments. Level 1 and 2 assessments must be conducted consistent with any Department directives that tailor specific assessment elements with respect to the size and type of the PWS and the size, type, and characteristics of the distribution system. (7-1-26) 02. Level 2 Assessments. The Department will schedule and conduct Level 2 assessments for an E.coli treatment technique trigger unless the Department approves another party to conduct the assessment as outlined in Subsection 119.03. A second or any additional triggered Level 2 Assessment within a rolling twelve-month period must be conducted by a Department approved third party even if the PWS owner has staff or management approved under Subsection 119.01.c. (7-1-26) 03. Approved Parties for Level 2 Assessments. The PWS may conduct a Level 2 assessment if the PWS has staff or management with the certification or qualifications outlined in this Subsection or if the PWS hires parties that meet the qualifications in this Subsection. The following parties are approved by the Department to IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 58.01.08 Department of Environmental Quality Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems Section 120 Page 28 conduct Level 2 assessments: (7-1-26) a. The Department or persons contracted with the Department who are trained to conduct sanitary surveys; (7-1-26) b. Currently licensed operators in good standing that are licensed through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses with a drinking water classification of Distribution I through IV or Treatment I through IV and that are licensed at least to the classification level of the PWS requiring the Level 2 assessment; or (7-1-26) c. Licensed professional engineers licensed by the state of Idaho and qualified by education and experience in the specific technical fields involved in these rules. (7-1-26)