scope:

This standard for disinfection of water-storage facilities describes materials, facility preparation, application of disinfectant to interior surfaces of facilities, and sampling and testing for the presence of coliform bacteria. The standard also includes disinfection procedures for underwater inspection of on-line, potable-water-storage facilities but does not describe the technical aspects of underwater inspection. All new storage facilities shall be disinfected before they are placed in service. All storage facilities taken out of service for inspecting, repairing, painting, cleaning, or other activity that might lead to contamination of water shall be disinfected before they are returned to service.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to define the minimum requirements for the disinfection of water storage facilities, including the preparation of water storage facilities, application of chlorine, procedures for disinfecting underwater inspection and cleaning equipment, and sampling and testing for the presence of coli form bacteria, chlorine residual, and acceptable aesthetic water quality.