NAC445A.6727. Requirements after cleaning or repair of water main.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, after a water main is cleaned or repaired, and before the water main is placed back into service:

     (a) The water main must be disinfected in accordance with American Water Works Association Standard C651, as adopted by reference in NAC 445A.6663. The disposal of any spent chlorine solutions must be coordinated with the Bureau of Water Pollution Control of the Division.

     (b) An analysis of the water main which indicates that it meets primary standards for coliform bacteria must be obtained and reported to the Division or the appropriate district board of health.

     2. Compliance with subsection 1 is not required if a water main is kept full of water under continuous pressure while it is being repaired.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97; A by Environmental Comm’n by R194-08, 10-27-2009)