Presented by Fred Barker, P.E., MassDEP Boston 617.292.5866 [email protected] 1 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Drinking.

Presented by Fred Barker, P.E., MassDEP Boston 617.292.5866

[email protected]

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Massachusetts Department of Environmental ProtectionDrinking Water Program

General Presentation is a summary of the most significant changes and is not intended to include all changes

Complete guidelines available at:

http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/laws/policies.htm#dwguid

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General

Reasons for changes* Current industry standards* Safer work environment* Protection of public health

Use of shall, must, and should

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GeneralGuidelines are enforceableGuidelines are required for:* new construction* substantial modifications* when specifically requested by

MassDEP in writing

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Chapter 1 – Submission of Designs, Plans and ReportsSimultaneous compliance issues shall be addressed

Chemical checklist(s) shall be submitted with applications

Energy efficiency shall be addressed

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Chapter 1 (cont.)Permit application submittals required for new construction or substantial modifications

Requirements for design/build construction concept are outlined

Water use data is required6

Chapter 1 (cont.)

Application must include proposed treatment processes to be installed or modified

Detailed plans must meet State Plumbing Code

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Chapter 1 (cont.)

DWP Policy 08-01 outlines modifications to previously approved plans that require permits

Consecutive systems require written agreements between parties

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Chapter 2 – General Design Considerations Locks are required for all exterior doors, windows, gates, etc.

Facilities and access roads must be elevated

Computer systems, including SCADA, must have firewalls/passwords and not be used for internet browsing

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Chapter 2 (cont.)

Facilities treating for primary and secondary standards shall not have bypasses unless approved in writing

Testing and monitoring equipment required for various treatment processes is outlined

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Chapter 2 (cont.)

Expanded list for piping color

codes for chemical lines Outlines disinfection requirements

O & M Manual is required

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Chapter 2 (cont.)Safety concerns that must be addressed are outlined

Acceptable types of sample taps are identified

Meters to measure total production of water from all sources must be provided

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Freeze Proof Sampling Station-Eclipse # 88 WC

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Chapter 5 - Treatment GAC may be regenerated and re-used from the same facility, but not from other facilities

Membrane modules installed after 1/1/11 must include manufacturer’s certification for removal

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Chapter 5 (cont.) EPA Method 334.0 for chlorine

analyzers is allowed Accidents that result in an operator being hospitalized must be reported by the next business day

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Chapter 5 (cont.) Figure 5-1 has been added to provide a typical saturator detail Advanced notification of any treatment changes shall be given

Sodium fluoride saturator waste is a special waste and must be disposed of properly

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