1. 1. All water provided by the lodging establishment for human consumption is potable water.
2. 2. Any source of water provided by the lodging establishment that is not potable is clearly identified with “not for human consumption” signage at each access point.
3. 3. The potable water supply and distribution system provided by the lodging establishment is designed to provide sufficient quantity at a minimum pressure of 20 pounds per square inch at floor level at each bathroom, shower room, and permanent water fixture provided by the lodging establishment.
4. 4. No lodging unit is more than 300 feet from a potable water source.
5. 5. If water is hauled to the lodging establishment as a potable water supply, the water and transport shall meet the requirements of A.A.C. R18-4-214.

6. 6. If potable water provided by the lodging establishment is not from a public water system as defined by 18 A.A.C. 4:

   1. a. The potable water provided is tested prior to use with results of:

      1. i. No coliform bacteria or other fecal indicator present, and
      2. ii. Nitrate (as N) no greater than 10 mg/l.

   2. b. The potable water provided is routinely monitored to determine:

      1. i. The presence or absence of total coliform bacteria at least once every month of operation, and
      2. ii. The concentration of nitrates at least once every three months.
   3. c. Water samples collected in accordance with this section shall be analyzed by a laboratory that is licensed by the Arizona State Laboratory Office of Laboratory Services and licensed according to 9 A.A.C. 14, Article 6.

   4. d. Records of water sample results analyzed in accordance with this section shall be:

      1. i. Maintained at the lodging establishment for at least 12 months, and
      2. ii. Made available to the Department upon request.
   5. e. Written notification must be provided to the regulatory authority within 24 hours when any water quality requirement listed in subsection (a) is out-of-compliance.

A responsible party shall ensure that the following requirements are met:

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 763, effective March 6, 2019 (Supp. 19-1).