Section 34. Water

A. A facility must be provided with an adequate supply of water which is of a safe and sanitary quality suitable for domestic use. B. If the water supply is not obtained from an approved public system, the private water system must be inspected, tested and approved by the New Mexico environment department prior to licensure. It is the facility's responsibility to ensure that subsequent periodic testing or inspection of such private water systems be made at intervals prescribed by the New Mexico environment department. C. Hot and cold running water, under pressure, must be distributed to all food preparation areas, lavatories, washrooms, laundries and bathrooms.