SECTION 252:626-7-3. Springs and dug wells

(a)    General. Springs and dug wells are considered under the influence of surface water and require treatment equivalent to surface water supplies.

(b)   Site protection. Protect the spring or dug well at the point of intake from run-off water, sewage disposal and other sources of contamination. Provide the following:

(1)   suitable grading and drainage to drain water from the site, and

(2)   industrial-type wire fence with locked gate surrounding the site.

(c)   Intake structure or receiving tank for springs only.

(1)   Provide an intake structure or receiving tank to store and regulate water flow prior to treatment and distribution. Provisions of OAC 252:626-17 are applicable in the construction of the receiving tank.

(2)   Provide an overflow pipe with enough capacity to discharge excess water equal to the spring flow.

(3)   Provide a gravel pack to keep sand and deposits in the spring water from entering the tank.

[Source: Added at 18 Ok Reg 1612, eff 6-1-01; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2304, eff 7-11-08]