Potable Water Hauling

All water haulers who supply water for potable use must register with their Local Health Department, as well as comply with the following:

Source:   Water must be obtained from a Health Department approved source, and it must be bacteriologically safe.  The water should be drawn from the treatment plant, and should not be drawn from fire hydrants or dead-end lines. 

Equipment:  All valves must be maintained in good condition and not leaking.  The tanker used to haul water must have documentation on its prior use and reconditioning, and must be clearly marked "Drinking Water Only."  Water hoses must be rubber or plastic (if plastic, it must bear the NSFpw seal) and must be protected on the open end with a cap.

Tank:  Tanks must be provided with a protected vent to prevent negative pressure backflow.  The tank must contain a manhole large enough to allow the tank to be cleaned and inspected.  The inside of the tank must be smooth and free of corrosion.  Interior coatings must be non-toxic and approved by the State Health Department.  The tank must be protected from contamination at all times, no openings should be exposed allowing contamination into the tank.

Operation:   Three ounces of 5.25% bleach must be added to the tank for each 1,000 gallons water capacity prior to filling.  The chlorine residual must be measured and recorded before delivery, and the total chlorine must be at least 1.0 ppm.

Records:   A detailed log must be kept for one year after delivery, and must contain:

• The source of water and its point of withdrawal.
• Date and time of pick-up and delivery.
• Point of delivery and chlorine residual at time of delivery.
• Driver's name (or other person responsible for tanker).

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