1. A. This section applies to each water hauler that is not owned or operated by a public water system. This section does not apply to the transport of bottled water regulated pursuant to 21 CFR Part 165.
2. B. Any person proposing to commence a water hauling operation for human consumption under this section shall complete, sign and submit an application to the department no later than 30 days prior to entering a service contract for delivering water for human consumption. The water hauler shall not produce, withdraw, store, transport or deliver water for human consumption until the department has approved the application in writing.

3. C. The application shall be made on form(s) furnished by the department and shall include:

   (1) evidence that the water tank and other delivery components are approved for contact with water for human consumption;

   (2) a declaration that the water tank and other water delivery components have never come into contact with a non-potable or non-food grade product, or a declaration listing any such products and evidence that the tank has been sufficiently reconditioned to enable hauling of potable water;

   (3) a contract with a public water system authorizing receipt of water or other documentation demonstrating that the water to be hauled will come from a drinking water system that is included in the safe drinking water information system (SDWIS) inventory;

   (4) a description of water hauling operation including the procedures for obtaining, storing, treatment of and delivery of water; and

   (5) a disinfection plan for routine and seasonal disinfection of each tank.

   20.7.l0.203 - 20.7.10.299 [RESERVED]

[20.7.10.202 NMAC - N, 01/06/2013]