R 325.10706
R 325.10706 Collection and analysis of samples for coliform bacteria; noncommunity water system.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 325.10706
Rule 706. (1) A supplier of a noncommunity water system shall collect samples for total
coliform analysis at sites representative of the water throughout the distribution system
according to a written sample siting plan that is subject to department review and revision.
(2) A supplier of a noncommunity water system shall monitor as follows:
(a) A supplier of a noncommunity water system serving more than 1,000 people shall
monitor at the same frequency as a like-sized community water system as specified in table
1 of R 325.10705.
(b) A supplier of a noncommunity water system for which complete treatment is required
under R 325.10611(1) shall monitor at the same frequency as a like-sized community water
system as specified in table 1 of R 325.10705.
(c) A supplier of a system using only groundwater not under the direct influence of surface
water and serving fewer than 1,001 people shall monitor each calendar quarter that the
system provides water to the public.
(3) The department, based on a satisfactory sanitary survey of a noncommunity water
system serving fewer than 1,001 people with a protected groundwater source, may vary
the frequency of sampling. However, the frequency shall be at least once per year. The
decision to reduce the monitoring frequency shall be in writing.