Get the free Revised Total Coliform Rule Level 1 Assessment Form

This form is utilized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health to assess public water systems that experience issues related to total coliforms. It requires a comprehensive examination of the distribution system, water sources, treatment facilities, and operational practices. The form must be completed within 30 days of the assessment trigger date and includes sections for field inspections, identification of defects, and corrective actions.

How to fill out revised total coliform rule

How to fill out revised total coliform rule

1. Review the revised total coliform rule (RTCR) guidelines provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
2. Identify your water system classification (e.g., community water system, non-transient non-community water system).
3. Develop a monitoring plan based on your system's size and characteristics, including appropriate sampling locations and frequencies.
4. Collect water samples according to EPA-approved methods and ensure they are sent to a certified laboratory for analysis.
5. Analyze the results and determine if any samples exceed the allowable limits for total coliform and E. coli.
6. If violations occur, implement corrective actions and public notification procedures as required by the RTCR.
7. Maintain records of monitoring and results for at least five years and report findings to your state regulatory agency.

Who needs revised total coliform rule?

1. Public water systems that supply drinking water to communities.
2. Non-transient non-community water systems such as schools and workplaces.
3. States and local governments responsible for water quality monitoring and regulation.
4. Environmental protection agencies ensuring compliance with federal water quality standards.

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What is revised total coliform rule?

The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) is a regulation set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that drinking water is safe and free of harmful bacteria. It requires water systems to monitor and manage the presence of total coliform bacteria and E. coli.

Who is required to file revised total coliform rule?

Community water systems and non-transient non-community water systems are required to comply with the Revised Total Coliform Rule.

How to fill out revised total coliform rule?

To fill out the Revised Total Coliform Rule, water systems must conduct regular sampling for total coliform and E. coli, maintain records of their results, and report any violations or positive results to the state regulatory agency, including details of follow-up actions.

What is the purpose of revised total coliform rule?

The purpose of the Revised Total Coliform Rule is to protect public health by monitoring and reducing the risk of microbiological contaminants in drinking water, preventing outbreaks of waterborne diseases.

What information must be reported on revised total coliform rule?

Water systems must report the results of microbiological sampling, any instances of positive tests for total coliform or E. coli, and details on follow-up actions taken, including any corrective measures.