Springs, quarries, and other groundwater sources open to the atmosphere and under the direct influence of surface water are classified as a surface source requiring complete treatment and filtration. A proposal for use of a spring without complete treatment shall meet the following requirement:

1. (a) The results of flow, turbidity and temperature data taken twice weekly for a minimum of 12 consecutive months,
2. (b) Total and fecal coliform (or E. coli) bacteria results from weekly sampling for a minimum of 12 consecutive months,
3. (c) Data indicating the site is not subject to flooding, and
4. (d) Analysis results from a certified laboratory for all contaminants identified in the primary and secondary standards and any listed unregulated contaminants.

Author: Joe Alan Power, Edgar K. Hughes

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-23-33, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.

Editor’s Note: Rule 335-7-5-.21 was renumbered .13 as per certification filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.

History: May 23, 1977. Repealed and Readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990; effective December 5, 1990. Amended: Filed November 28, 1995; effective January 2, 1996. (Rule was renumbered from .12 to .15.) Amended: Filed December 21, 1998; effective January 25, 1999. (Rule was renumbered from .15 to .21.) Amended: Filed May 2, 2000; effective June 6, 2000. Amended: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005. Amended: Filed August 21, 2012; effective September 25, 2012.