| (II) Inspect coolant filters for clogging and sediment
buildup. Replace coolant filters at the frequency recommended by the
manufacturer, or as needed.
(III) Inspect the radiator, fan system, belts and air
intake and filters for obstruction, cracks, breaks, and leaks; replace
as needed.
(v) While the generator is operating under load, inspect
the exhaust manifold and muffler to verify that they are not obstructed
or leaking, are in good working condition and that fumes are directed
away from enclosed areas.
(vi) Where a generator is located inside an enclosed
structure, a carbon monoxide monitor equipped with automatic alarms
and generator shutdowns must be present and operational.
(vii) Prior to monthly generator start up, inspect
and perform any needed maintenance on the generator electrical system.
(I) Confirm that all batteries are mounted and properly
secured. Inspect battery chargers, wiring and cables for damage, corrosion,
connection continuity, and that all contacts are securely tightened
onto battery terminals.
(II) Inspect each battery unit for adequate electrolyte
levels, charge retention and appropriate discharge voltage.
(viii) While the generator is operating under load,
inspect engine starters and alternators to verify that they are operating
properly.
(ix) At least once per month, inspect Programmable
Logic Controllers (PLC) and Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPC), where
applicable, to ensure that they are water-tight and not subject to
floods, are properly ventilated, and that backup power supplies have
adequate charge.
(x) At least once per month, inspect switch gears to
ensure they are water-tight and in good, working condition.
(9) All critical components as described in the table
in §290.47(c) associated to the source, treatment, storage, or
other facilities necessary for the continued operations and distribution
of water to customers must be protected from adverse weather conditions.
Weatherization methods must be maintained in good condition and replaced
as needed to ensure adequate protection.
(n) Engineering plans and maps. Plans, specifications,
maps, and other pertinent information shall be maintained to facilitate
the operation and maintenance of the system's facilities and equipment.
The following records shall be maintained on file at the public water
system and be available to the executive director upon request.
(1) Accurate and up-to-date detailed as-built plans
or record drawings and specifications for each treatment plant, pump
station, and storage tank shall be maintained at the public water
system until the facility is decommissioned. As-built plans of individual
projects may be used to fulfill this requirement if the plans are
maintained in an organized manner.
(2) An accurate and up-to-date map of the distribution
system shall be available so that valves and mains can be easily located
during emergencies.
(3) Copies of well completion data as defined in §290.41(c)(3)(A)
of this title (relating to Water Sources) shall be kept on file for
as long as the well remains in service.
(o) Filter backwashing at surface water treatment plants.
Filters must be backwashed when a loss of head differential of six
to ten feet is experienced between the influent and effluent loss
of head gauges or when the turbidity level at the effluent of the
filter reaches 1.0 nephelometric turbidity unit (NTU).
(p) Data on public water system ownership and management.
The agency shall be provided with information regarding public water
system ownership and management.
(1) When a public water system changes ownership, a
written notice of the transaction must be provided to the executive
director. The grantee shall notify the executive director of the change
in ownership within 30 days after the effective date of the change
in ownership by providing the name of the grantor, the effective date
of the change in ownership, the physical and mailing address and phone
number of the grantee, the public water system's drinking water supply
identification number, and any other information necessary to identify
the transaction.
(2) On an annual basis, the owner of a public water
system shall provide the executive director with a list of all the
operators and operating companies that the public water system uses.
The notice shall contain the name, contact information, work status,
license number, and license class of each operator and the name and
registration number of each operating company. Public water systems
may report the list of operators and operating companies to the executive
director by utilizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) online "Operator Notice" form. If reporting cannot be accomplished
utilizing the TCEQ online "Operator Notice" form, then a public water
system may report the list of operators and operating companies on
the written "Operator Notice" form to the executive director by mail,
email or facsimile. (See §290.47(d) of this title).
(q) Special precautions, protective measures, and boil
water notices. Special precautions, protective measures, and boil
water notices shall be instituted by the public water system as specified
in this subsection in the event of low distribution pressures (below
20 pounds per square inch (psi)), water outages, microbiological samples
found to contain Escherichia coli (E. coli) (or
other approved fecal indicator), failure to maintain adequate disinfectant
residuals, elevated finished water turbidity levels, or other conditions
which indicate that the potability of the drinking water supply has
been compromised. Special precautions, protective measures, and boil
water notices are corrective or protective actions which shall be
instituted by the public water system to comply with the requirements
of this subsection.
(1) A public water system shall issue a boil water
notice, special precaution, or protective measure to customers throughout
the distribution system or in the affected area(s) of the distribution
system as soon as possible, but in no case later than 24 hours after
the public water system has met any of the criteria described in subparagraph
(A) and (B) of this paragraph.
(A) Situations requiring boil water notices:
(i) The flowchart found in §290.47(e) of this
title shall be used to determine if a boil water notice shall be issued
by the public water system to customers in the event of a loss of
distribution system pressure.
(ii) A public water system shall issue a boil water
notice to customers for a violation of the MCL for E. coli (or other approved fecal indicator)
as described in §290.109(b)(1) of this title.
(iii) A public water system shall issue a boil water
notice to customers if the combined filter effluent turbidity of the
finished water, produced by a treatment plant that is treating surface
water or groundwater under the direct influence of surface water,
is above the turbidity level requirements as described in §290.122(a)(1)(B)
of this title.
(iv) A public water system shall issue a boil water
notice to customers if the public water system has failed to maintain
adequate disinfectant residuals as described in subsection (d) of
this section and as described in §290.110 of this title (relating
to Disinfectant Residuals) for more than 24 hours.
(v) A public water system shall issue a boil water
notice to customers if a waterborne disease outbreak occurs as defined
in 40 Code for Federal Regulations §141.2.
(B) Situations requiring special precautions or protective
measures may be determined by the public water system or at the discretion
of the executive director, as described in paragraph (5) of this subsection.
(2) Boil water notices, special precautions, or protective
measures shall be issued to customers by using one or more of the
Tier 1 delivery methods as described in §290.122(a)(2) of this
title (relating to Public Notification) and shall be issued using
the applicable language and format specified by the executive director.
(3) A copy of boil water notice, special precaution,
or protective measure issued shall be provided to the executive director
electronically, within 24 hours or no later than the next business
day after the issuance by the public water system, and a signed Certificate
of Delivery shall be provided to the executive director within ten
days after issuance by the public water system in accordance with §290.122(f)
of this title.
(4) Boil water notices, special precautions, or protective
measures shall be multilingual where appropriate, based upon local
demographics.
(5) Special precautions, protective measures, and boil
water notices may be required at the discretion of the executive director
and shall be instituted by the public water system, upon written notification
to the public water system, and shall remain in effect until the public
water system meets the requirements of subparagraph (C) of this paragraph
and paragraph (6) of this subsection.
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