Recreational Use of Public Water Supply Impoundments

PURPOSE: This rule establishes limitations on recreational use of water supply impoundments. (1) Every supplier of water to a public water supply must apply for and secure the approval of the department before permitting the use of public water supply impoundments for recreational usage. (A) Regulated recreational activities are permitted when provisions for these activities are included in the original planning, construction and approval of the impoundment and water treatment facilities. (B) Recreational activities proposed for existing impoundments will be appraised in the light of the effect on the primary purposes of the impoundment, the capability of the water treatment works, the physical adaptability of the impoundment to the desired recreational use and the maintenance of public confidence in the water supply. (2) Where recreational activities are permitted, provisions must be made for local enforcement where applicable. Rules must be posted and maintained in legible condition at conspicuous points in the impoundment area. AUTHORITY: section 640.100, RSMo Supp. 1989.* Original rule filed May 4, 1979, effective Sept. 14, 1979. *Original authority: 640.100, RSMo 1939, amended 1978, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1989.