R309-400-8

R309-400-8. Associated Deficiency and Violation Points Tables

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Cite as Utah Admin. Code R309-400-8

TABLE 1 Deficiencies Code Description Type Points A025 Administrative Issues Minor 15 A050 Administrative Issues Significant 25 A075 Administrative Issues Significant 50 A100 Administrative Issues Significant 100 A150 Administrative Issues Significant 200 A225 System lacks a permanent operating permit. See notes for details Significant 25 C001 System lacks Direct Responsible Charge operator certified at required distribution level Significant 50 C002 Operator not available within 1 hour of travel time and no other on-site assistance or alternative support available Minor 15 C011 System lacks a Direct Responsible Charge operator certified at required treatment level Significant 50 C012 System lacks Direct Responsible Charge operator certified at required distribution and treatment levels Significant 50 C013 System employs operators but lacks a designated Direct Responsible Charge operator Significant 25 C014 System has Direct Responsible Charge operator that has met exam and application requirements but lacks required experience Minor 15 C015 System employs operators short-term resulting in Direct Responsible Charge gaps Significant 25 D001 Distribution piping, fittings, or material not ANSI/NSF 61 certified Significant 25 D002 Water lines lack required minimum separation from sewer Significant 25 D003 Distribution system unable to provide 20 pounds per square inch (PSI) minimum pressure for water lines constructed before January 1, 2007 Significant 50 D004 Air relief valve pipe lacks the No. 14 screen Significant 25 D006 Air relief valve pipe not downturned Significant 25 D007 Air relief valve or chamber subject to flooding Significant 25 D009 Water mains are susceptible to nearby contamination sources Significant 50 D010 Distribution system unable to provide 40 PSI during peak day and 20 PSI during fire flow for water lines installed after January 1, 2007 Significant 50 D011 Inadequate protection for distribution line crossing under a surface water body Significant 25 D013 Distribution blowoffs, fire hydrant, air relief valve, pipeline, or chamber connected to storm drain or sanitary sewer Significant 50 D014 Distributing piping and fittings installed after January 1, 2014, no lead free or not ANSI/NSF 372 or 61G certified Minor 15 D016 Distribution water line connected to or subject to contamination Significant 50 D018 Fail to follow AWWA C651 for water line disinfection Significant 25 D019 Undersized water main serving fire hydrants Minor 15 G001 Unapproved facility in service Significant 50 G004 Insufficient system ownership information Minor 15 G006 Using unapproved treatment process or chemical Significant 50 G007 Construction without prior approval Significant 50 L014 Spring collection box is not present Minor 5 M003 Cross Connection Control (CCC) - Lacks local authority Significant 25 M004 CCC - No annual public education or awareness Minor 15 M005 CCC - TNC and NTNC system lacks required backflow 101 training certificate Minor 15 M006 CCC - Lacks written records of CCC activities Minor 15 M007 CCC - Lacks ongoing enforcement implementation Minor 15 M008 System is not providing adequate distribution system pressure and is reliant on home booster pumps to meet pressure demands Significant 50 M009 Improper bacteriological sample collecting and handling Minor 15 M011 Community system is using unapproved water hauling as a water source Significant 200 M013 Failed to submit an Engineering Evaluation Report Significant 50 M014 Confirmed pattern of unsatisfactory drinking water quality samples Significant 25 M015 Confirmed water-borne illness as a result of public drinking water contamination Significant 50 M016 History of verified customer complaints regarding drinking water quality or quantity Significant 50 M017 Water stagnation, biofilm, or sediments contributes to drinking water contamination Significant 50 M018 Interruption of treatment process contributes to drinking water contamination Significant 50 M019 Failure to submit required water use data annually or verify data accuracy Minor 15 M020 Cross connection exists in water system Significant 50 M021 Individual home booster pumps connected to water main directly Significant 50 M022 CCC - Community system lacks CCC Program Administrator Minor 15 M023 CCC - Program Administrator required by director Significant 25 M024 Community system's Emergency Response Plan (ERP) lacks cybersecurity measures Significant 25 M025 Unapproved interconnection with another water system Significant 50 M026 Lacks operational records Significant 25 M027 System lacks a required emergency response plan Significant 25 M028 Community system failed to certify their ERP annually Minor 15 M029 Failure to be available for scheduled site visit without timely notice Significant 100 M030 Missing Capacity Development Assessment Minor 15 M031 Missing Asset Management Plan Minor 15 M032 Shallow distribution lines causing impaired water quality Significant 25 M033 Willfully non-compliant system Significant 100 M034 Failure to report an emergency Significant 50 M035 Failure to supply an updated Administrative Contact Significant 50 M036 Missing New Public Water System Application Minor 15 M037 Failure to update population or service connections Significant 25 M038 Failure to follow approved water hauling practices Significant 100 M039 Unapproved water hauling source in service Significant 200 M040 Failure to follow an approved sample site plan Significant 50 M041 Failure to conduct consistent bacteriological sampling requirement Significant 100 M042 Hose threads lack required backflow prevention device Minor 15 M043 Assessment monitoring required Significant 25 PS01 Pump facility not protected from flooding or surface runoff Minor 15 PS03 Pump facility lacks pressure gauge on discharge line Minor 15 PS05 Pump facility lacks shutoff valves for operations and maintenance (O & M) and repair Minor 15 PS06 Pump station building interior floor not drained or not sloped to drain Minor 15 PS07 Pump electrical controls not protected against flooding Significant 25 PS10 Pump station or hydropneumatics tank air inlet valve (A/V) relief piping lacks No. 14 screen Significant 25 PS11 A/V valve relief piping of pump station or hydropneumatics tank not protected from contamination or not at least six inches above floor Significant 25 PS12 Pump station or hydropneumatics tank A/V valve relief piping not downturned Significant 25 PS13 Pump station building floor elevation not protected from flooding or less than six inches above finish grade Minor 15 PS14 Pump station building not properly heated, lighted, or ventilated Minor 5 PS15 Pump facility has cross connection or subject to contamination Significant 50 PS18 Community system's in-line booster pump station lacks redundancy to meet peak demand with one pump out of service Significant 25 PS19 Pump facility lacks capacity to meet demand Significant 25 PS31 Improper lubrication oil used for drinking water pump facility Significant 25 PS33 Pump facility not protected from vandalism or unauthorized entry Minor 15 PS34 Community system relies on diaphragm or air pressure tanks for finished water storage or fire protection Minor 15 PT08 Hydropneumatic tank lacks a pressure gauge Minor 15 PT13 Pump station or hydropneumatic tank and controls not protected against hazard Significant 25 PT14 Hydropneumatic tank not protected from flooding Minor 15 R003 Asbestos cement pipe in use Recommendation 0 R006 Failure to make the lead service line inventory publicly accessible Minor 15 R007 Lead service line (LSL) inventory deficiency Minor 15 R008 Failure to provide the certificate of delivery for LSL public notice Minor 15 S001 Unapproved source in service Significant 200 S002 Well house not protected against vandalism Significant 25 S003 Well casing terminates less than 12 inches above floor or less than 18 inches above ground surface Significant 25 S005 Well with pitless adaptor not watertight or not protected against vandalism Significant 50 S006 End of well casing vent lacks No. 14 screen Significant 25 S007 Well casing vent not downturned Significant 25 S008 Well casing vent lacks air gap against contamination Significant 25 S009 Well pump-to-waste line lacks a clearance of at least 12 inches Significant 25 S010 End of well pump-to-waste line lacks No. 4 screen Significant 25 S011 Well pump-to-waste line not downturned Significant 25 S013 Well lacks the required well seal Significant 50 S015 Well lacks a means to measure water levels periodically Recommendation 0 S020 Well head or well house not protected from flooding Significant 25 S021 Cross connection exists in well house or at well head Significant 50 S022 Well house lacks a means of providing drainage Minor 5 S023 No smooth nosed sampling tap on well discharge piping Minor 5 S024 No check valve on well discharge piping Minor 5 S025 No pressure gauge on well discharge piping Minor 5 S026 No flow meter on well discharge piping Minor 5 S027 No shutoff valve on well discharge piping Minor 5 S028 Air release vacuum relief valve piping not downturned Significant 25 S029 End of air release vacuum relief valve piping lacks No. 14 screen Significant 25 S030 End of air release vacuum relief valve piping lacks a clearance of at least six inches Significant 25 S031 Pump lubricants not ANSI/NSF 60 certified mineral oil Significant 25 S033 Community system without naturally flowing sources lacks backup power for at least one water source Significant 25 S034 New source safe yield not yet met Minor 15 S035 Source shows evidence of potential contamination Minor 15 S036 Unsealed opening in the well head Significant 50 S090 Transient system - Insufficient source capacity Minor 15 S091 System lacks up to 20% of required source capacity Minor 15 S094 Community or NTNC system lack more than 20% of required source capacity Significant 50 S095 Unfinished well not capped securely Significant 50 S150 GWUDI or surface water source lacks surface water treatment Significant 200 S151 Suspected UDI source - Assessment needed Minor 15 SL01 Well that pumps directly to distribution lacks a means to release trapped air Minor 5 SP02 Preliminary Evaluation Report (PER) for active source not upgraded to full DWSP plan Significant 25 SP03 DWSP plan not implemented according to management strategies in DWSP plan Significant 25 SP04 Active source lacks approved updates to DWSP plan Minor 5 SP05 Lacks land use agreement for part of required zones Significant 25 SP06 New water source lacks approved PER Significant 50 SP07 Active source lacks an approved DWSP plan Significant 25 SP09 Redeveloped source lacks a revised DWSP plan Minor 15 SP10 Pollution source lacks design standards within source protection zones Significant 50 SS01 Lacks a permanent device for measuring spring flow Minor 5 SS02 Spring collection area not fenced Minor 15 SS03 Spring lacks a diversion channel or berm to divert runoff away from spring collection area Minor 15 SS04 Spring box overflow lacks No. 4 screen Significant 25 SS06 Ponding within spring collection area Significant 25 SS07 Deep rooted vegetation in spring collection area Significant 25 SS08 Roots in spring collection pipes Significant 25 SS09 Spring box lid not shoebox style Significant 25 SS10 Spring box lid lacks a gasket Significant 25 SS11 Spring box lacks a means of venting Minor 5 SS12 Spring box entry not elevated at least 18 inches above earthen cover Minor 15 SS13 Spring box lid not locked Significant 25 SS14 Spring box overflow or drain lacks a free fall of 12 to 24 inches Significant 25 SS15 Height of spring box vent not sized to prevent blockage in winter Significant 25 SS16 Spring box vent not downturned Significant 25 SS17 Spring box vent lacks No. 14 screen Significant 25 SS18 End of spring box vent is at least 24 inches above earthen cover Significant 25 SS19 Spring impermeable liner inadequate or not intact Significant 50 SS20 Unsealed openings in spring collection box Significant 50 SS22 Spring impervious soil cover inadequate or not intact Significant 50 SS23 Spring box lacks a means of providing overflow Minor 15 SS24 Herbicide, pesticides, or algicides applied are not ANSI/NSF 60 certified and without approval Significant 50 T001 Plan lacks provision for bypassing pre-sedimentation basins Minor 15 T002 Primary coagulant not used properly Significant 50 T004 Filtration basins lack safety handrails Significant 25 T005 Multi-media filter not provided with continuous turbidity monitoring Significant 100 T006 No sample tap or a means to sample raw water or finished water Significant 50 T007 No means to monitor media filter head loss Significant 25 T008 No means to monitor or record flow rate of each filter Significant 50 T009 Slow sand process does not have at least three filter units Minor 15 T018 Clear well lacks an overflow and vent Significant 25 T019 Lacks sufficient laboratory equipment for proper O & M of the plant Significant 25 T021 Instrumentation and controls in treatment plant not maintained, operable, or functioning properly Significant 100 T027 In-plant water supply to laboratory and sanitary facilities not of finished water quality Significant 100 T028 Incorrect compliance chlorine residual sampling location Significant 100 T029 Chemical dosing not proportional to flow changes Significant 25 T032 GW system operating filter above approved loading rate Minor 15 T033 Media depths not meeting requirements Significant 50 T034 SW system operating filter above approved loading rate Significant 100 T035 Missing surface water treatment plant records Significant 50 T036 Inconsistent process control testing Significant 50 T037 Filter loading rate not verified Significant 50 T038 Unapproved treatment plant in service Significant 100 T043 Filter or media not cleaned, inspected, maintained, or otherwise does not meet required specifications Significant 50 T074 No filter-to-waste provision for each filter Significant 25 T075 Backwash water supply not of finished drinking water quality Significant 50 T076 Inadequate water supply or flow rate to meet filter backwash needs Significant 25 T080 Chemicals used for drinking water treatment not ANSI/NSF 60 certified Significant 50 T081 Flash mix process functions improperly or chemical for flash mixing added improperly Minor 15 T082 Flocculation process functions improperly Minor 15 T083 No means to determine anticipated coagulant dose Significant 25 T084 Required disinfectant not added to finished water Significant 50 T085 Multi-media filter not equipped to initiate automatic shutdown or backwash Significant 50 T086 Slow sand filters are not protected to prevent freezing Minor 15 T087 Slow sand filters do not have at least 24 inches of sand that meets rule requirements Significant 50 T088 Slow sand filters are not maintained or operated properly Significant 50 T089 Slow sand filters do not have filter-to-waste provision Significant 25 T090 Source water quality or turbidity unsuitable for slow sand treatment Significant 100 T091 Inadequate direct integrity testing to monitor membrane integrity for each membrane unit Significant 100 T092 Inadequate continuous indirect integrity testing to monitor membrane integrity for each unit Significant 100 T093 Incorrect control limit of membrane direct integrity test sensitivity to show log removal Significant 100 T094 Incorrect trigger for membrane continuous indirect integrity testing Significant 50 T095 Insufficient backwash water supply to allow backwashing two membrane units consecutively Minor 15 T096 Clear well inadequately designed to provide required disinfection CT Significant 25 T097 Lacks monitoring or records of recycled water Minor 15 T098 Fail to meet giardia, virus, or cryptosporidium treatment requirements Significant 200 T099 Incorrect surface water treatment compliance water quality sampling location Significant 50 TC07 Activated carbon application point not appropriate (before oxidant addition) Minor 15 TC10 Activated carbon not stored separately or away from incompatible chemicals Significant 25 TC15 Piping not color coded or labeled to show contained liquid and flow direction Minor 5 TC17 Activated carbon storage and operation areas not clean, dry, or safe for operator safety Significant 25 TD01 Continuous disinfection is required but chlorinator lacks automatic switchover Significant 50 TD02 Lacks equipment to measure chlorine feed rate Significant 50 TD04 150-pound cylinder facility lacks immediate access to Niosh respirator Minor 15 TD05 1-ton cylinder facility lacks a leak repair kit approved by chlorine institute Significant 25 TD06 1-ton cylinder facility lacks immediate access to Niosh self-contained breathing apparatus Significant 25 TD07 Gas chlorine area in treatment plant not separate from other areas Significant 25 TD08 Chlorinator building not heated, lighted, or ventilated Minor 15 TD09 Chlorine room exhaust fan suction not located near floor Minor 15 TD10 Chlorine room air inlet not located near ceiling through wall louvers Minor 15 TD12 Lack separate switches for fan and lights near chlorine room entrance Minor 15 TD13 Chlorine vent line not discharged outside above grade or lacks No. 14 screen Significant 25 TD14 No ammonia hydroxide solution for chlorine leak detection Minor 15 TD15 Chlorine cylinders not restrained Significant 25 TD16 Inadequate disinfection for ground water source required to disinfect Significant 200 TD17 Chlorine cylinders are exposed to direct sun or excessive heat Significant 25 TD18 1-ton cylinder chlorine room ventilation not independent or separate from ventilation for the rest of the treatment plant Significant 25 TD19 1-ton cylinder facility lacks continuous chlorine leak detection equipment Significant 25 TD21 Cross connection exists in chlorine makeup water supply line Significant 25 TD22 Lacks backup power supply for required disinfection Significant 50 TD23 1-ton cylinder facility lacks alarms on continuous chlorine leak detector Significant 25 TD24 Hypochlorite tank lacks a liquid level indicator Significant 25 TD25 Disinfection is required but disinfection is intermittent or not continuous Significant 100 TD26 Fail to achieve disinfection CT or report inaccurate CT for required treatment Significant 100 TD28 Combustible or reactive materials stored in chlorine dioxide operating area Significant 50 TD29 Hypochlorite facility does not have adequate spill containment Minor 5 TD30 Personal protective equipment not available near and outside of chlorine dioxide operating area Significant 25 TD31 Chlorine dioxide facility lacks emergency eyewash and safety shower Significant 25 TD32 No emergency shutoff for chlorine dioxide generator Significant 25 TD33 Chlorine dioxide operating area and solution tanks not properly vented Minor 15 TD34 No ambient chlorine dioxide sensor or alarm or warning light Significant 25 TD35 Chlorine dioxide operating area lacks wash down water Minor 15 TD36 Chlorine dioxide operating area temperatures not maintained between 60 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit Minor 15 TD37 Chlorine dioxide facility lacks safety and emergency manual, or operators lacks safety and emergency training Significant 25 TD39 UV facility lacks standard operating procedures Minor 15 TD41 Cleaning chemicals do not meet ANSI/NSF 60 standards Significant 50 TD42 Unable to isolate UV reactor for maintenance Minor 15 TD43 Lacks backup power supply for required UV disinfection Significant 50 TD44 Lacks redundant primary disinfection method if UV reactor is off specification Significant 100 TD46 Ozone facility lacks adequate ozone residual analyzers for CT determination Significant 100 TD47 Quenching chemicals do not meet ANSI/NSF 60 standards Significant 50 TD48 Ozone off gas blowers not functioning Significant 50 TD49 Ozone off gas destruction units not provided or not functioning Significant 50 TD56 Gas chlorine room in treatment plant lacks shatter resistant inspection windows Significant 25 TD58 Standby power not available for primary treatment process for surface water treatment Significant 50 TD59 Backup equipment or spare parts not available for critical treatment items Significant 50 TD62 No sample tap for each unit operation of treatment Minor 15 TD64 Chemical solution not covered or tank access openings not covered Minor 5 TD66 Hypochlorite facility lacks a means of emergency eyewash Significant 25 TD67 Hypochlorite liquid not protected from excessive heat or direct sunlight Minor 5 TD68 No records kept to minimize use of decayed hypochlorite solution Minor 5 TD69 Incompatible chemicals stored in chlorine room Significant 25 TD70 Chlorine solution makeup water not of drinking water quality Significant 25 TD71 Hydrogen gas from on-site hypochlorite generation electrolytic cell not vented upward to outside Significant 50 TD72 Hypochlorite tablets not stored in cool, dry, and vented area Minor 5 TD73 Hypochlorite tablets stored with combustible materials or acids Significant 25 TD74 Personal protective equipment, safety shower, or eyewash not provided Significant 25 TD75 System required to disinfect lacks ability or equipment to properly maintain or repair treatment systems Significant 25 TD76 Inadequate means to maintain disinfectant residual in the water entering the distribution system Significant 100 TD78 Lacks equipment for chlorine residual testing Significant 100 TD79 No means to measure flow rate of water treated Significant 50 TD81 Instrumentation used to verify operation or rule compliance not calibrated monthly Minor 15 TD82 Instrumentation used to verify operation or rule compliance not maintained per manufacturer requirements Minor 15 TD83 System required to achieve CT (GWRD-Primary or SWT) has a missing or insufficient POE chlorine sampling location Significant 50 TD84 Missing or insufficient designated POE chlorine sample location Significant 25 TD85 Missing or nonfunctional chlorine analyzer Significant 25 TD86 Distribution system lacks required disinfection Significant 100 TD87 Source lacks required disinfection - primary Significant 200 TD88 Source lacks required disinfection - secondary Significant 100 TD89 System is batch-disinfection outside approved batch practices, such as operations and maintenance or seasonal start-up Significant 50 TD90 Adding chemicals that do not meet ANSI/NSF 60 standards Significant 50 TD91 Chlorinator lacks a means to measure flow of treated water Significant 50 TD92 Gas chlorination equipment not secure or lacking proper housing Significant 25 TD93 1-ton cylinder operating area lacks gas scrubber Significant 25 TD94 Pre-sedimentation basins not equipped for sludge removal Minor 15 TD95 Gas chlorine room in treatment plant lacks outward-opening exit door with panic bar Significant 25 TD96 Gas chlorine room in treatment plant has floor drains that connect to other drains in the plant Significant 25 TD97 Insufficient UV dose for required treatment Significant 100 TD98 Lacks operational records for chemical dosing Significant 25 TD99 No means to measure quantities of chemicals used Significant 50 TG03 Solution tanks and chemical refill lines not labeled Minor 15 TG05 Safety data sheet information including chemical name, purity, concentration, and supplier is not available for each chemical Significant 25 TG09 No means to measure liquid level in solution tank Significant 25 TG10 Solution tank lacks an inverted J vent or a means of venting Minor 5 TG13 Acid solution not kept in closed acid-resistant containers Minor 15 TG17 Dust control and ventilation not adequate for handling dry chemicals Minor 15 TG18 Solution tank not protected against backflow or not provided with a valved drain Significant 50 TG19 Incompatible chemicals are fed, stored, or handled together Significant 25 TG20 Daily records do not reflect dosages accurately Significant 25 TG21 Chemical feeder not accurate, calibrated, or functioning Significant 25 TG31 No sample tap for testing finished water Significant 25 TG35 Cross connection between untreated water and finished water Significant 100 TG53 No backflow protection on in-plant water supply line Significant 50 TG55 Community system serving 100 or more connections lacks redundant sources but has a plan to address emergency loss of source Minor 15 TG59 Lacks containment provisions to handle solution tank spills or overflows Minor 15 TG60 Acid tank not vented to outside Minor 15 TG62 Discharging without a permit Minor 15 TG64 In-plant water supply lacks cross connection control Significant 50 TGR2 Trigger for backwash recycling review Minor 15 TGR3 Trigger for undocumented facility or process Minor 15 TGR5 Hazardous, flammable, or toxic chemicals storage presents risk to source water Significant 25 TGR7 Community system serving 100 or more connections lacks redundant source Significant 50 TGR9 Trigger for technical assistance follow-up to address concerns Minor 15 TI05 Polyphosphate sequestration used for iron manganese control when iron or manganese or combination exceeds 1 mg/L Significant 25 TQ04 Apply polyphosphate before iron manganese treatment or after aeration, oxidation, or disinfection Significant 25 TQ06 Total phosphate applied exceeds 10 mg/L as PO4 for iron manganese control Significant 25 TQ08 Lacks chlorine residual in distribution system when using polyphosphate sequestration for iron manganese control Significant 25 TT01 Turbidimeter not calibrated or maintained for accurate continuous monitoring of treatment processes Significant 100 TX07 No backflow protection on chemical makeup water supply line Significant 50 TX08 Solution tank overflow pipe not downturned or lacking a clearance of six inches or more Significant 50 TX09 Backup or standby chemical feeder not available Minor 15 V001 Storage tank surrounding area not graded to prevent standing water within 50 feet of the tank Significant 25 V003 Water ponding on storage tank roof or tank roof not sloped to drain Minor 15 V004 Storage tank ladders more than 20 feet lack safety features such as safe gate, harness, or platform Minor 15 V005 Storage facility vent not downturned at least two inches below any opening Significant 25 V006 End of storage tank vent lacks a clearance of at least 24 inches from earthen cover Minor 15 V007 Storage tank vent lacks No. 14 screen Significant 25 V008 Tank access height less than four inches above tank roof or less than 18 inches above earthen cover Minor 15 V009 Storage tank lid lacks a functioning gasket between the lid and frame Significant 25 V010 Storage tank lid not shoebox style Minor 15 V011 End of storage tank overflow lacks a clearance of between 12 and 24 inches from ground surface Significant 25 V012 End of storage tank overflow pipe lacks No. 4 screen Significant 25 V013 Storage tank overflow pipe is connected to or discharges to sanitary sewer Significant 50 V014 Storage tank interior coatings lack ANSI/NSF 61 certification Significant 25 V016 End of tank drain line lacks a clearance of at least 12 inches Significant 25 V017 Storage tank subject to contamination due to unsealed openings on tank roof or sidewalls Significant 100 V019 Storage facility interior peeling or cracked Minor 15 V021 Storage tank roof or sidewalls show signs of mild or moderate deterioration Minor 15 V022 Storage tank roof or sidewalls show signs of severe deterioration Significant 50 V025 Storage tank within 50 feet of sewers or contamination sources Significant 25 V026 No means to isolate storage tank for O & M Significant 25 V027 Drinking water storage tank separated from wastewater compartment by a single wall Significant 50 V028 System runs out of water due to storage tank lacking level control mechanism Significant 25 V029 Storage tank access opening lacks a lock Significant 25 V031 System lacks up to 20% of required storage capacity (fire demand not included) Minor 15 V034 Community or NTNC system lacks more than 20% of required storage capacity (fire demand not included) Significant 50 V035 Storage tank vent larger than six inches in diameter lacks protective screen Minor 5 V036 Tank drain is connected to or discharges to sanitary sewer Significant 50 V037 Storage tank internal catwalks not designed with a solid floor and raised edges Significant 25 V038 Storage tank overflow discharge is not directed away from tank to protect tank foundation Significant 25 V039 Storage tank access is not watertight or not sealed to prevent contamination Significant 50 V040 Storage tank vent not sized or located to prevent blockage during winter Minor 15 V041 Elevated storage tank lacks railings or handholds Significant 25 V042 No means to drain a storage tank for O & M Significant 25 V043 TNC system lacks required storage capacity (fire demand not included) Minor 15 V044 Storage tank lid does not adequately protect finished water from contamination Significant 25 VF34 System lacks required storage capacity due to fire demand but has SOP for following fire incident Minor 15 VF35 System lacks required storage capacity due to fire flow demand and lacks SOP for following fire incident Significant 25 VF36 TNC system lacks required storage capacity due to fire flow demand and lacks SOP for flowing fire incident Minor 15 VL01 Storage tank lacks an overflow Significant 25 VL02 Storage tank lacks an air vent Significant 25 VL03 Storage tank lacks an access opening located above the level of the overflow for tank O & M Minor 15 VL05 Storage tank vent inadequately sized Significant 25 TABLE 2 Violations Code Violation Analyte Type Points 01 Nitrate or nitrite maximum contaminant level exceedance, based on a single sample 1038 Nitrate-Nitrite, 1040 Nitrate, or 1041 Nitrite Acute 100 01 Maximum contaminant level exceedance based on a single sample Any Other Analytes Acute 50 02 Maximum contaminant level exceedance, based on a locational running annual average of sample results 2456 Total Haloacetic Acids or 2950 TTHM Chronic 15 02 Maximum contaminant level exceedance, based on a running annual average of sample results Any Analyte Acute 50 03 Failure to collect any of the required samples in accordance with a nitrate and nitrite monitoring schedule 1038 Nitrate-Nitrite, 1040 Nitrate, or 1041 Nitrite Monitoring 50 03 Failure to collect any of the required samples in accordance with a monitoring schedule Any Other Analytes Monitoring 25 03 Failure to collect the specified amount of required samples in accordance with a monitoring schedule Any Analyte Monitoring 15 05 Failure to submit 4-log virus treatment report within 30 days of total coliform-positive sample for PWS with triggered source sampling exemption 0700 Groundwater Rule Reporting 15 10 Failure to submit a monthly operating report 0200 SWTR Reporting 50 10 Failure to provide required monitoring information in a monthly operating report 0200 SWTR Reporting 50 11 Acute violation for exceeding maximum residual disinfectant level for chlorine dioxide 1008 Chlorine Dioxide Chronic 25 11 Non-acute violation for exceeding maximum residual disinfectant level for chlorine dioxide 1008 Chlorine Dioxide Chronic 25 19 Failure to take any monthly routine source assessment sample 3014 E. coli Monitoring 15 19 Failure to collect the specified amount of required source assessment samples 3014 E. coli Monitoring 5 1A E. coli maximum contaminant level exceedance 3014 E. coli Acute 50 1A E. coli maximum contaminant level exceedance 8000 RTCR Acute 50 20 Failure to consult with DDW about significant deficiencies or E.coli positive samples 0700 Groundwater Rule Reporting 15 20 Failure to consult about significant deficiencies after EPA survey 0800 EPA Survey Reporting 15 27 Failure to collect any of the required chlorine residual readings 0999 Chlorine Reporting 15 27 Failure to collect any of the required DBP samples in accordance with a DBP monitoring schedule 2456 Total Halocetic Acids (HAA5), 2950 TTHM Monitoring 15 27 Failure to have a DBP monitoring plan 400 DBP State 1 Monitoring 5 27 Failure to report DBP sample results in a timely manner DBP2, 2456 Total Halocetic Acids (HAA5), 2950 TTHM Monitoring 5 28 Failure to permit DDW to conduct a sanitary survey SS Acute 50 29 Failure to conduct and submit a triggered filter assessment 0300 IESWTR/LT1 Monitoring 25 2A Failure to conduct and submit a Level One Assessment 8000 RTCR Chronic 50 2B Failed to cooperate with the Division in completing the Level Two Assessment 8000 RTCR Acute 100 2C Failure to address significant deficiency identified during an assessment 8000 RTCR Acute 50 2D Failure to conduct and complete seasonal start-up procedures 8000 RTCR Reporting 50 2E Failure to complete initial LSLI 5200 LCRR Reporting 50 2E Failure to complete updated LSLI 5200 LCRR Reporting 50 2E Failure to complete baseline inventory LCRI Reporting 50 31 Late reporting of chlorine residuals for unfiltered GW source with 4-log treatment 0700 Groundwater Rule/0999 Monitoring 15 31 Failure of continuous chlorine monitoring for systems serving a population greater than 3300 0200 SWTR Monitoring 50 31 Failure of continuous chlorine monitoring for systems doing 4-log treatment of unfiltered GW source 0700 Groundwater Rule/0999 Monitoring 50 32 Failure to submit a required LT2 monitoring plan LT2ESWTR Reporting 25 32 Failure to collect any of the required LT2 samples in accordance with a monitoring schedule LT2ESWTR Monitoring 25 34 Failure to take any required triggered source sample after total coliform-positive routine sample 0700 Groundwater Rule Monitoring 25 34 Failure to take all required triggered source samples after total coliform-positive routine sample 0700 Groundwater Rule Monitoring 15 35 Failure to submit an OEL report for DBPs (Haloacetic Acids) 2456 HAA5 Reporting 15 35 Failure to submit an OEL report for DBPs (Trihalomethanes) 2950 TTHM Reporting 15 36 Failure to monitor chlorine residual measurements 0800 LT2ESWTR Monitoring 50 37 Failure to consult the Division as required TT Reporting 50 3A Failure to take any routine monthly total coliform sample 3014 RTCR Monitoring 25 3A Failure to take all routine monthly total coliform samples 3014 RTCR Monitoring 15 3E Failure to monitor for PFAS, initial monitoring PFAS Monitoring 25 3F Failure to monitor for PFAS, compliance monitoring PFAS Monitoring 25 40 Failure to practice proper recycling 0500 Filter Backwash Rule Acute 50 41 Exceedance of 95th percentile turbidity limit at the combined filter effluent 0100 Turbidity Acute 100 41 Failure to meet required disinfectant residual to achieve treatment 0999 Chlorine Acute 100 41 Exceedance of the not-to-exceed single turbidity limit at the combined filter effluent 0200 SWTR Acute 100 41 Failure to achieve the required log removal credits for complete treatment 0800 LT2ESWTR Acute 100 42 Failure to filter a surface water source that requires filtration 0200 SWTR Chronic 100 42 Failure to provide required treatment for a groundwater source 0700 Groundwater Rule Chronic 100 42 Failure to provide required additional cryptosporidium removal as established in the bin determination 0800 LT2ESWTR Chronic 100 45 GW system failure to address significant deficiency 0700 Groundwater Rule Chronic 50 45 SW system failure to address significant deficiency 0300 IESWTR Chronic 50 45 Failure to address significant deficiency from EPA survey 0800 EPA Survey Chronic 50 46 Failure to adequately remove DBP precursors 2920 DBP Stage 1 Chronic 15 4A Submitted Level One Assessment late 8000 RTCR Reporting 15 4B Submitted monthly total coliform samples late 8000 RTCR Reporting 5 4C Submitted seasonal start-up form late 8000 RTCR Reporting 15 4D Failure to report E. coli positive sample within 24 hours 8000 RTCR Reporting 25 4G Failure to submit a complete LSLI 5200 LCRR Reporting 15 4G Failure to submit updated SLI 5200 LCRR Reporting 15 4G Failure to submit baseline inventory 5200 LCRR Reporting 15 4H Failure to submit certificate of delivery for PN 5200 LCRR Reporting 15 4J Failure to submit initial monitoring for PFAS data PFAS Reporting 15 4K Failure to notify the state following a MCL violation for PFAS or failure to submit compliance monitoring data PFAS Reporting 25 51 Failure to conduct initial monitoring for lead and copper 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Monitoring 25 52 Failure to conduct routine lead and copper monitoring 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Monitoring 25 52 Failure to collect the specified amount of required lead and copper samples 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Monitoring 15 53 Failure to monitor for water quality parameters 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Monitoring 25 57 Failure to provide optimal corrosion control treatment recommendation 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Chronic 50 58 Failure to install optimal corrosion control treatment 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Chronic 50 59 Water quality parameter excursion 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Chronic 50 5A Failure to submit RTCR Sample Site Plan 8000 RTCR Reporting 15 64 Failure to submit replacement form 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Chronic 50 65 Failure to provide public education for lead and copper 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Chronic 50 66 Failure to provide consumer notice for lead and copper samples 5000 Lead & Copper Rule Reporting 5 71 Failure to submit CCR Report 7000 Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 15 72 Failure to submit a timely or adequate CCR distribution certification 7000 Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 15 73 Failure to notify wholesale system of total coliform-positive sample 0700 Groundwater Rule Reporting 15 75 Failure to provide tier three public notice Any Analyte Tier 3 Reporting 15 75 Failure to provide tier two public notice Any Analyte Tier 2 Reporting 25 75 Failure to provide tier one public notice Any Analyte Tier 1 Reporting 100 76 Incomplete public notice 7500 Public Notice Reporting 15 77 Failure to provide tier one public notice following a lead action level exceedance 7500 Public Notice Reporting 100 FA Failure to take required repeat samples within 24 hours Any Analyte Reporting 5 MR Failure to collect any of the required samples in accordance with a monitoring schedule. Applied for analytes that do not have primary MCLs in Rule R309-200 Any Analyte Reporting 15 MR Failure to collect the specified amount of required samples in accordance with a monitoring schedule. Applied for analytes that do not have primary MCLs in Rule R309-200 Any Analyte Reporting 5 PN Failure to provide public notice for enforcement orders 7600 Public Notice for IPS Reporting 5
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