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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 12. Health |
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Agency 5. Department of Health |
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Chapter 590. Waterworks Regulations |
Section 390. Chemical and physical quality
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A. Necessary action for noncompliance.
1. Inorganic chemicals. See 12VAC5-590-530 B and 12VAC5-590-540.
2. Organic chemicals. See 12VAC5-590-530 B and 12VAC5-590-540.
3. Turbidity. See 12VAC5-590-530 B and 12VAC5-590-540.
4. If the average concentration level of a substance is greater than the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level, the division will determine whether treatment to remove the substance can be accomplished or more suitable supplies are, or can be made available. This determination will be made as quickly as possible. If either of these alternatives is possible, corrective action shall be promptly taken by the owner if deemed necessary by the division.
B. Specific limits. No attempt has been made to prescribe specific limits for every contaminant that might enter a water supply or waterworks. Although the need exists for continued attention to the entry of chemical and physical substances into water, the limits are confined to substances recognized as being detrimental to the health or well-being of the consumer. Limits for innumerable substances would require an impossible burden of analytical examination. The specific limits included in these regulations are listed in Tables 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR355-18-004.06 § 2.6, eff. August 1, 1991; amended, Volume 09, Issue 17, eff. June 23, 1993; Volume 12, Issue 02, eff. November 15, 1995.