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(A) The location of the spring shall be at a point free from flooding and, in addition to the requirements of rule 3701-28-10 of the Administrative Code, shall comply with the following:
(1) The area surrounding the spring to a distance of fifty feet downslope and two hundred feet upslope or to the crest of the slope shall be under the control of the private water system owner through ownership of the land or an easement and shall not be used for any activity which may contaminate the spring.
(2) The spring outlet shall not be located in a one-hundred year flood plain.
(B) A diversion ditch shall be located on the uphill side of the spring to divert surface water away from the spring construction. Discharge from the diversion ditch shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet and downslope from the spring.
(C) The spring box shall be built with substantial and watertight walls of concrete, vitrified tile, or other suitable material extending to the aquifer.
(D) The spring box shall be provided with a watertight, secured cover. Manholes, if provided, shall be a minimum of twenty-four inches in diameter and shall have a watertight curb with edges projecting a minimum of eight inches above the level of the surrounding surface. The edges of the manhole cover shall overlap the curb and extend downward a minimum of two inches. The spring box cover or manhole cover shall be provided with locks, bolts, or equivalent means to minimize the danger of contamination, accidents, and unwarranted entry.
(E) A gravity drain or powered sump system shall be provided for the purpose of cleaning the spring box. The drain system shall be protected from freezing and be screened to prevent the entrance of insects, rodents and aquatic life.
(F) The spring box shall be provided with a screened overflow pipe located slightly below the maximum water level elevation. The overflow pipe and any other openings shall be constructed and protected with noncorroding fly screen or guards with a maximum opening of one quarter of an inch, so as to prevent the entrance of animals, insects, or other contaminating material. When the pump, pressure tank or both are installed above the spring construction, an insulated housing shall be provided for frost protection.
(G) The inlet pipe to the spring box shall be located above the drain outlet and shall be screened.
(H) All joints, connections, and other seams between component parts of the spring construction shall be sealed with nontoxic waterproof material that meets ANSI/NSF standard sixty-one to prevent contamination or the entry of unwanted water.
(I) Water obtained from a spring construction shall be continuously disinfected as prescribed in rule 3701-28-09 of the Administrative Code.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2004 and 11/15/2009
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3701.344
Rule Amplifies: 3701.344
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/1981, 1/1/2000