(a) A CWS for which a reduction in monitoring for total coliforms has been approved pursuant to Env-Dw 709.06 shall return to standard monthly monitoring by taking the number of samples for total coliforms specified in Env-Dw 709.05(a) the month following the event if:
(1) The CWS:
- a. Has implemented a boil order in accordance with Env-Dw 709.19;
- b. Triggers one level 2 assessment or 2 level 1 assessments in a rolling 12-month period;
- c. Has a treatment technique violation as specified in Env-Dw 709.23;
- d. Has 2 bacteria monitoring violations in a rolling 12-month period;
- e. Is without a certified operator for the system for more than 30 consecutive days; or
- f. Adds a new source.
- (2) The department determines that a groundwater source for the CWS is under the direct influence of surface water or otherwise no longer qualifies as a protected water source, for example due to activities or circumstances that makes the source vulnerable to pathogenic contamination; or
- (3) The physical configuration of the CWS warrants additional monitoring to accurately determine water quality.
- (b) If the department determines that any of the criteria listed in (a) above, has been met, the department shall notify the CWS owner in writing of its determination and that Env-Dw 709.07(a) requires the system to return to the monitoring frequency for total coliforms specified in Env-Dw 709.05(a).
Source. #9700, eff 5-1-10; ss by #10771, eff 2-1-15; ss by 14343, eff 8-22-25, EXPIRES: 8-22-35