Following bin classification, systems must provide the level of treatment for Cryptosporidium required under rule 335-7-6-.19 according to the schedule below:

1. (a) Cryptosporidium treatment compliance dates.

   Cryptosporidium Treatment Compliance Dates

   System Population	Treatment insalllation deadline a*
   At least 100,000	April 1, 2012
   50,000 to 99,999	October 1, 2012
   10,000 to 49,999	October 1, 2013
   < 10,000	October 1, 2014

   ^a The Department may allow up to an additional two years for complying with the treatment requirement for systems making capital improvements.
   
   (b) If the bin classification for a system changes following any round of source water monitoring, the system must provide the level of treatment for Cryptosporidium required under rule 335-7-6-.19 on a schedule approved by the Department.

Author: Dennis D. Harrison

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

History: New Rule: Filed December 18, 2007; effective January 22, 2008.