(a) Licensed Engineer required. Lagoons constructed
on or after the effective date of this subchapter shall be planned
and designed by a licensed engineer. The licensed engineer shall provide
necessary observation of construction work to certify that the project
was completed in accordance with engineering documents.
(b) Plans and permits. The department may review plans
for the lagoon to ensure compliance with the rules in this subchapter.
The lagoon shall comply with any regulatory authority permit requirements.
Regardless of whether a regulatory authority requires plans or permits,
the lagoon shall be designed, constructed, and operated in compliance
with this subchapter.
(c) Operational instructions. Upon completion of construction,
the owner shall obtain complete written operational instructions for
the lagoon that include procedures for filtration, backwash, cleaning,
operation of all chemical feed devices, and general maintenance. In
addition, the builder shall label all valves and exposed piping, including
normal operating pressures and pressure differential that indicate
the need for cleaning.
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