327 IAC 8 — ARTICLE 8. PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY

TITLE 327 OFFICE OF WATER QUALITY

ARTICLE 8. PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY

Rule 1

327 IAC 8-1-1 327 IAC 8-1-1 Community water system; fluoridation; phosphate additives

Rule 1. Public Water Supply Direct Additive and Indirect Additive Standards

327 IAC 8-1-1 Community water system; fluoridation; phosphate additives

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 1. Each community water system that adds a fluoride or phosphate compound shall comply with the following:

(1) Fluoride compounds may be added to such water supplies after receiving a construction permit from the commissioner providing the total content of fluoride ion (F^-) after such addition does not exceed two (2.0) milligrams per liter (mg/l) unless the public water system is a participant in an Indiana state department of health approved school fluoride adjustment program for which the concentration of fluoride in a school water supply shall not exceed five and one-half (5.5) mg/l.

(2) Phosphate additives may be added to the water for treatment of iron, manganese, scale, and corrosion problems after receiving a construction permit from the commissioner. Such direct additives shall be in conformance with section 2 of this rule. Total phosphate concentration shall not exceed ten (10) mg/l measured as PO4. Product may be provided in liquid or dry form. Containers in which the agents are packaged shall be labeled indicating product information and general instructions for use. At a minimum, the label must display the name and application of product, percentage phosphate concentration as PO4, and certification of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International Standard 60, NSF Listings, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals-Health Effects. In addition, if it is provided in liquid form, the label shall specify pH and specific gravity. The containers must also be marked identifying manufacturing batch number. All liquid products must be treated for bacteria control at the time of manufacture with a potably approved bacteria control agent.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-1-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 705; filed Dec 28, 1990, 5:10 p.m.: 14 IR 1003; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2491; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2945; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-1-2 327 IAC 8-1-2 Drinking water direct additives and indirect additives; certification requirements

327 IAC 8-1-2 Drinking water direct additives and indirect additives; certification requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 2. (a) All public water systems shall comply with this section before the conclusion of ninety (90) days from the effective date of this rule.

(b) All direct additives in public water systems shall be certified for conformance to American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International Standard 60, NSF Listings, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals-Health Effects. All public water systems must compile and maintain on file for inspection by the commissioner a list of all direct additives used that come into contact with the drinking water. This list must contain the name, the description, and the manufacturer of the product and whether the direct additive is certified under this section. The list must be maintained as long as the direct additives are used by the public water system.

(c) The following new or modified indirect additives in public water systems shall be certified for conformance to American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International Standard 61, Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects, except Section 9, Mechanical Plumbing Product:

(1) All indirect additives found in finished water storage facilities, including lubricants, tank coatings, paints, and epoxies.

(2) All indirect additives between all entry points to the distribution system and the premises of the consumer.

(3) All filter and membrane media.

(4) All indirect additives that are classified in a category of indirect additives for which American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International Standard 61 is available.

(d) All public water systems must demonstrate certification of direct additives and indirect additives required by subsections (b) and (c) when inspected by the commissioner.

(e) Certification that a direct additive or an indirect additive meets the standards adopted in or under this rule shall be recognized as being listed with such certification in one (1) of the following publications:

(1) "NSF Listings, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals-Health Effects".

(2) "Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects".

(f) The commissioner may approve the use of a direct or indirect additive in a public water system only after the applicant has demonstrated that the direct or indirect additive is in compliance with one (1) or more of the following conditions:

(1) The direct or indirect additive has been approved and is listed by one (1) of the publications specified by subsection (e).

(2) The direct or indirect additive has been approved by an organization having a third party certification program for direct or indirect additives that has been approved by the American National Standards Institute.

(g) The commissioner shall maintain a copy of the following:

(1) "NSF Listings, Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals-Health Effects".

(2) "Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects".

(h) A public water system shall not willfully introduce, permit, or suffer the introduction of a direct additive or indirect additive into the drinking water that does not meet the requirements of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-1-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2492; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2946; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-1-3 327 IAC 8-1-3 Definitions

327 IAC 8-1-3 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 3. In addition to the definitions in IC 13-11-2, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Direct additives" means additives that are used in public water systems for the treatment of raw water and to protect drinking water during storage and distribution. Examples of direct additives include the following:

(A) Agents used for coagulation and flocculation.

(B) Corrosion and scale control.

(C) Softening.

(D) Sequestering.

(E) Precipitation.

(F) pH adjustment.

(G) Disinfection and oxidation.

(H) Miscellaneous treatment applications.

(I) Miscellaneous water supply products.

(2) "Entry point to the distribution system" means one (1) of the following points:

(A) In public water systems that utilize water treatment facilities, the point at which the drinking water has left the treatment facilities and has entered the water distribution system.

(B) In public water systems that do not utilize water treatment facilities, the point at which the drinking water has left the supply facilities and has entered the water distribution system.

(3) "Indirect additives" means additives that are materials or equipment that come in contact with drinking water or drinking water direct additives. Examples of indirect additives include the following:

(A) Pipes.

(B) Valves and related products.

(C) Barrier materials.

(D) Joining and sealing materials.

(E) Protective materials and related products.

(F) Mechanical devices used in treatment, transmission, and distribution systems.

(4) "Operator" means the person in direct or responsible charge and supervising the operation of a:

(A) water treatment plant;

(B) wastewater treatment plant; or

(C) water distribution system.

(5) "Public water system", "public water supply", "public water supply system", "PWS", or "PWSS":

(A) means a system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if the system:

(i) has at least fifteen (15) service connections; or

(ii) regularly serves an average of at least twenty-five (25) individuals daily at least sixty (60) days out of the year;

(B) includes any:

(i) collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities under the control of the operator of the system and used primarily in connection with the system; and

(ii) collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under the operator's control that are used primarily in connection with the system; and

(C) is either a CWS, as defined in 40 CFR 141.2*, or an NCWS, as defined in 40 CFR 141.2*.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-1-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2492; filed Mar 6, 2000, 7:56 a.m.: 23 IR 1622; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2947; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; filed May 5, 2022, 9:24 a.m.: 20220601-IR-327210132FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-1-4 327 IAC 8-1-4 Incorporation by reference

327 IAC 8-1-4 Incorporation by reference

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-14-8

Sec. 4. The following materials, including titles and the names and addresses of where they may be located for inspection and copying, are incorporated by reference into this rule:

(1) "Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals-Health Effects", November 15, 2004, National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International, 3475 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48113-0140 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Government Center-North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

(2) "Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects", November 15, 2004, National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International, 3475 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48113-0140 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Government Center-North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Notwithstanding language to the contrary in the primarily incorporated documents, the version of all secondarily incorporated documents, which are documents referred to in the primarily incorporated documents, shall be the version in effect on the date of final adoption of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-1-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2493; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2947; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-2 Rule 2. Drinking Water Standards (Repealed)

Rule 2. Drinking Water Standards (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-2.1 Rule 2.1. Consumer Confidence Reports(Repealed)

Rule 2.1. Consumer Confidence Reports (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-2.3 Rule 2.3. Ground Water Rule(Repealed)

Rule 2.3. Ground Water Rule (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-2.4 Rule 2.4. Revised Total Coliform Rule(Repealed)

Rule 2.4. Revised Total Coliform Rule (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-2.5 Rule 2.5. Disinfectants and Disinfection(Repealed)

Rule 2.5. Disinfectants and Disinfection (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-2.6 Rule 2.6. Enhanced Filtration and Disinfection(Repealed)

Rule 2.6. Enhanced Filtration and Disinfection (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

Rule 2.7

327 IAC 8-2.7-1 327 IAC 8-2.7-1 Federal standards

Rule 2.7. Federal Drinking Water Standards

327 IAC 8-2.7-1 Federal standards

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-18

Sec. 1. (a) A public water system must comply with the primary drinking water regulations in 40 CFR 141.1 through 141.861*, as amended by 89 FR 5773*, and this article.

(b) Unless otherwise indicated, any reference to a provision of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) means the July 1, 2024, edition*.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-2.7-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-2.7-1.1 327 IAC 8-2.7-1.1 Lead and copper requirements

327 IAC 8-2.7-1.1 Lead and copper requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-18

Sec. 1.1. Between October 30, 2024, and November 1, 2027, community water systems and nontransient noncommunity water systems must comply with the following provisions of the CFR instead of the lead and copper provisions incorporated by reference under section 1 of this rule:

(1) As codified July 1, 2020:

(A) 40 CFR 141.2*;

(B) 40 CFR 141.31(d)*;

(C) 40 CFR 141.80 through 141.91*.

(2) As codified July 1, 2024:

(A) 40 CFR 141.84(a)(1) through (10), excluding paragraphs (a)(6) and (7)*;

(B) 40 CFR 141.85(a)(1)(ii) and (e)*;

(C) 40 CFR 141.90(e)(1) and (13), (f)(4), and (h)(3)*;

(D) 40 CFR 141.201(a)(3)(vi) and (c)(3)*;

(E) 40 CFR 141.202(a)(10)*;

(F) 40 CFR part 141, appendix A to subpart Q, entry I.C.1, excluding §141.90, except paragraphs (e)(1) and (13) and (f)(4) and entry I.C.2*;

(G) 40 CFR part 141, appendix B to subpart Q, entry D.23*; and

(H) 40 CFR 141.31(d)(2)*.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-2.7-1.1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-2.7-2 327 IAC 8-2.7-2 Exceptions to federal rule

327 IAC 8-2.7-2 Exceptions to federal rule

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 2. (a) The following are deletions to federal regulations in 40 CFR 141 for public water systems (PWSs):

(1) The effective date relating to the total coliform MCL in 40 CFR 141.4(b) for systems that demonstrate the violation of total coliform MCL is due to persistent growth of total coliforms in the distribution system.

(2) The definition for "special irrigation district" in 40 CFR 141.2.

(3) Variances and exemptions in 40 CFR 141.4.

(4) Aircraft drinking water standards in 40 CFR 141.800 through 141.810.

(b) The use of unfiltered water systems referenced in 40 CFR 141 is prohibited.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-2.7-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-2.7-3 327 IAC 8-2.7-3 Definitions

327 IAC 8-2.7-3 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18

Sec. 3. (a) Unless otherwise indicated, the definitions in the following apply to this article:

(1) IC 13-11-2.

(2) This rule.

(3) 40 CFR 141.2*.

(b) In addition to subsection (a), the following definitions apply to this article:

(1) "Adjustment program" means the addition of fluoride to drinking water by a public water system for the prevention of dental cavities.

(2) "Contaminant" means any of the following substances or matter introduced or found in drinking water:

(A) Biological.

(B) Chemical.

(C) Physical.

(D) Radiological.

(3) "Service interruption" means a disturbance in the provision of water to a customer affecting quality or quantity.

(4) "Surface water" means all water that is open to the atmosphere and subject to surface runoff.

(5) "Undetectable disinfectant residual" means a disinfectant residual level that is less than:

(A) two-tenths (0.2) milligram per liter measured as free chlorine;

(B) five-tenths (0.5) milligram per liter measured as combined chlorine (chloramines); or

(C) one-tenth (0.1) milligram per liter measured as chlorine dioxide.

The commissioner may require a system to demonstrate the level of chloramines present when measured as combined chlorines under clause (B).

(6) "Water loss" means the following:

(A) A calculation based on the difference between the following:

(i) The amount of water purchased.

(ii) The annual volume of water metered, including unmetered water taken by the following:

(AA) Customers authorized to take water.

(BB) The water system.

(CC) Others authorized to take water.

(B) Inclusions of the following:

(i) Unauthorized consumption.

(ii) Metering inaccuracies.

(iii) Data handling errors.

(iv) Leaks, breaks, and overflows on the following:

(AA) Mains.

(BB) Service reservoirs.

(CC) Service connections up to the point of customer metering.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-2.7-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

Rule 2.8

327 IAC 8-2.8-1 327 IAC 8-2.8-1 Sanitary surveys

Rule 2.8. Sanitary Survey Requirements

327 IAC 8-2.8-1 Sanitary surveys

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-14-8-2; IC 13-14-8-7; IC 13-18-3-2; IC 13-18-16-8; IC 13-18-16-9

Affected: IC 13-13-5-2; IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-11; IC 13-18-16-6

Sec. 1. (a) In addition to the sanitary survey requirements in 40 CFR 141.21* and 40 CFR 141.401*, the requirements of this section must be conducted as follows:

(1) Beginning:

(A) January 1, 2002, a Subpart H system must undergo a sanitary survey every three (3) years; and

(B) December 1, 2009:

(i) a CWS using ground water must undergo a sanitary survey every three (3) years; and

(ii) an NCWS using ground water must undergo a sanitary survey every five (5) years.

(2) The commissioner may conduct a sanitary survey at a CWS using ground water every five (5) years if the CWS:

(A) either:

(i) provides 4-log treatment of viruses before or at the first customer for all the CWS's ground water sources; or

(ii) has an outstanding performance record, as determined by the commissioner and documented in previous sanitary surveys; and

(B) has no history of:

(i) total coliform MCL violations; or

(ii) monitoring violations;

under 40 CFR 141, Subpart Y*.

(b) Until March 31, 2016, the commissioner shall review the results of each sanitary survey to determine:

(1) whether the existing monitoring frequency is adequate;

(2) what measures the PWS needs to undertake to improve drinking water quality; and

(3) whether significant deficiencies exist.

(c) Beginning April 1, 2016, the requirements under 40 CFR 141, Subpart Y* apply to conducting and reviewing a sanitary survey.

(d) In conducting a sanitary survey of a PWS using ground water after the commissioner approves a wellhead protection program under 327 IAC 8-4.1, information on sources of contamination within the delineated wellhead protection area that was collected while developing and implementing the program must be considered instead of collecting new information if the existing information was collected since the last time the PWS using ground water was subject to a sanitary survey.

(e) Sanitary surveys must be performed by the commissioner or an agent approved by the commissioner. The PWS shall ensure that the:

(1) sanitary survey takes place; and

(2) commissioner or agent approved by the commissioner has access to the PWS and its records to verify compliance with this article and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) (42 U.S.C. 300f through 42 U.S.C. 300j-26).

(f) The commissioner shall evaluate each PWS during a sanitary survey in accordance with this section and federal regulations incorporated by reference in 327 IAC 8-2.7 to determine if deficiencies exist. Deficiencies include the following:

(1) Deficiencies relating to drinking water sources, including the following:

(A) Raw water quality monitoring that is indicative of an immediate sanitary risk.

(B) Activities or pollution sources in the sanitary setback area or immediate source water area that will cause risks.

(C) Failure by the PWS to maintain ownership or control of the sanitary setback area, where the PWS is required to maintain a setback as:

(i) permitted under 327 IAC 8-3 for wells installed after April 30, 1999; or

(ii) specified in a permit issued by the commissioner prior to April 30, 1999.

(D) Uncovered or inadequately sealed reservoirs without treatment that meet the requirements of 40 CFR 141.714* and 40 CFR 141, Subpart H*.

(E) Failure by the PWS to put measures in place to prevent unauthorized access to the intakes or wells.

(F) For a Subpart H system, spring boxes that are poorly constructed or subject to flooding.

(G) For a PWS using ground water, in whole or in part, the following must be evaluated for deficiencies:

(i) The location or condition of a well making it vulnerable to surface water runoff or flooding, including:

(AA) the elevation of casing not protected from a one hundred (100) year flood; or

(BB) the presence of a well not properly abandoned under 312 IAC 13-10 in the wellhead protection area for a CWS as defined by 327 IAC 8-4.1 or, for an NCWS, the sanitary setback area required to be maintained under 327 IAC 8-3 for wells installed after April 30, 1999, or as specified in a permit issued by the commissioner before that date.

(ii) Improperly constructed wells.

(iii) The condition of a well creating potential for source water contamination, including a:

(AA) cracked casing;

(BB) missing well cap; or

(CC) casing not properly sealed.

(iv) When required by the commissioner, a well must be evaluated to determine if it is under the influence of surface water.

(2) Deficiencies relating to drinking water treatment, including the following:

(A) For a Subpart H system and a PWS using ground water with 4-log virus inactivation at or before the first customer, inadequate disinfection contact time.

(B) At least one (1) of the treatment processes is incapable of producing water that meets the standards under the conditions of raw water quality.

(C) There are no provisions to warn operators of treatment failures.

(D) Failure by the PWS to have a disinfection profile as required under 40 CFR 141.172*, 40 CFR 141, Subpart T*, or 40 CFR 141, Subpart W*.

(E) Treatment processes required to meet log removal requirements under 40 CFR 141, Subpart S* or 40 CFR 141, Subpart W* are not maintained or operational.

(F) The treatment capacity for contaminants regulated under this article is not sufficient to meet peak daily demand.

(G) There is unrestricted access by unauthorized personnel to any portion of the treatment components of a PWS.

(H) Treatment processes are uncovered or inadequately sealed where the treatment does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR 141, Subpart H*, 40 CFR 141, Appendix A to Subpart O*, 40 CFR 141.404(c), and 40 CFR 141, Subpart W.

(3) Deficiencies relating to drinking water distribution and transmission, including the following:

(A) For a Subpart H system, a raw water transmission main equipped with a bypass around the treatment.

(B) Improper operation of a bypass on a raw water transmission line that produces finished water that does not meet the requirements of this article.

(C) Pressures in the distribution system below twenty (20) pounds per square inch (psi) during all flow conditions, except the following:

(i) Scheduled maintenance.

(ii) Corrected distribution system failures.

(iii) Fire flow.

(D) Greater than twenty-five percent (25%) water loss at a CWS based on a one (1) year average.

(E) Failure by the PWS to make treatment or operational changes to correct persistent or recurring bacteriological contamination not attributable to the source water. The commissioner may require treatment to remedy bacteriological contamination.

(F) For a PWS that serves water to the public and fails to meet the following:

(i) The following PWS types must meet the requirements under item (ii):

(AA) A PWS using ground water that meets 4-log inactivation of viruses at or before the first customer using chlorine or chloramine.

(BB) A PWS using ground water that feeds chlorine or chloramines to meet the conditions of a permit or setback requirements.

(CC) Any PWS using ground water that is required by the commissioner to provide disinfection due to a history of persistent or recurring bacteriological contamination.

(DD) Any PWS adding a disinfectant to control bacterial regrowth in the distribution system.

(EE) Any Subpart H system.

(ii) The following requirements must be met by the PWSs under item (i):

(AA) The residual disinfectant concentration in the distribution system, measured as free chlorine, combined chlorine, or chlorine dioxide, is undetectable in more than five percent (5%) of the samples each month for two (2) consecutive months.

(BB) A PWS may request that the commissioner allow a lower detection level than specified in 327 IAC 8-2.7-3(6), if the PWS can show that the bacteriological quality of the water in the distribution system is not being compromised. The request must be made in writing, and the commissioner shall respond to the request in writing.

(CC) If required by the commissioner to maintain public health, a PWS must meet higher minimum disinfectant residual levels than specified under subitem (AA).

(4) Deficiencies relating to finished water storage, including the following:

(A) Inadequate sealing of a storage tank to prevent entry of contaminants.

(B) Inadequate maintenance of a storage tank that results in:

(i) a violation of standards; or

(ii) the storage tank being structurally unsound.

(C) Venting of a storage tank that fails to prevent the entrance of:

(i) surface water;

(ii) rainwater;

(iii) birds;

(iv) animals;

(v) insects; or

(vi) dust.

(D) Construction and screening of an overflow pipe and drain that does not meet the following criteria:

(i) Located twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) inches above the ground surface.

(ii) Discharge over a drainage inlet structure or splash plate.

(iii) Opens downward.

(iv) For ground level storage, the overflow drain is screened with twenty-four (24) mesh noncorrodible screen.

(v) For elevated tanks, the overflow drain is screened with a twenty-four (24) mesh noncorrodible screen.

(vi) If a flapper valve is used, a screen must be provided inside the valve.

(vii) An overflow pipe of sufficient diameter to allow waste of water exceeding the filling rate.

(E) An uncovered finished water reservoir.

(F) Failure to maintain access restrictions where necessary to prevent contamination.

(5) Deficiencies relating to drinking water pumps, pump facilities, and controls, including the following:

(A) Storage of materials at the pumping station that:

(i) offer potential for contamination of the water; or

(ii) pose safety risks to operators.

(B) Pumps and facilities that are not:

(i) designed appropriately; or

(ii) properly operated and maintained.

(6) Deficiencies relating to monitoring, reporting, and data verification, including the following:

(A) The use of improper procedures or methods when conducting required onsite laboratory analyses.

(B) Failure to use a certified laboratory.

(C) Falsification of data.

(D) Failure to collect required samples.

(E) A sampling plan required under any of the following rules is not available, not being followed, or not representative of the water distribution system:

(i) 40 CFR 141, Subpart I*.

(ii) 40 CFR 141, Subpart L*.

(iii) 40 CFR 141, Subpart S*.

(iv) 40 CFR 141, Subpart V*.

(v) 40 CFR 141, Subpart Y*.

(F) Failure to submit properly documented monthly reports of operation under 327 IAC 8-11.

(G) Failure to meet the reporting requirements in 40 CFR 141, Subpart W*.

(7) Deficiencies relating to system management and operations, including the following:

(A) The PWS has inadequate personnel to meet the requirements of 327 IAC 8-12.

(B) Emergency response plan requirements that fail to meet the following:

(i) The following PWSs must develop an emergency response plan:

(AA) A CWS.

(BB) An NCWS that is required or plans to maintain operation during an emergency.

(ii) An emergency response plan must include the following core elements:

(AA) System specific information.

(BB) Water system personnel roles and responsibilities.

(CC) Communication procedures.

(DD) Personnel safety.

(EE) Identification of alternate water sources.

(FF) Replacement equipment and chemical supplies.

(GG) Property protection.

(HH) Water sampling and monitoring.

(C) The PWS does not have an updated emergency response plan that includes annual certification of the following:

(i) Proof that the emergency response plan was:

(AA) reviewed in the past year; and

(BB) updated if necessary.

(ii) Current contact information is included in the emergency response plan.

(D) Failure by the PWS to protect the water supply from contamination when any part of the PWS is out of service for:

(i) repair;

(ii) construction;

(iii) alteration; or

(iv) replacement.

(E) Failure by the PWS to operate and maintain the PWS in a manner to ensure providing water that meets all requirements of the SDWA (42 U.S.C. 300f through 42 U.S.C. 300j-26) and IC 13-18-16-6. Measures to meet these requirements must include having and carrying out a written or otherwise documented approach for the following:

(i) Maintaining a record of system components, including information necessary to:

(AA) operate;

(BB) maintain; and

(CC) repair;

system components.

(ii) Ensuring system components are operated and maintained to:

(AA) meet requirements of the SDWA; and

(BB) provide water that is suitable for ordinary domestic consumption.

(iii) Ensuring timely response and repair if component failure occurs.

(iv) Maintaining an inventory of critical spare parts.

(v) Performing compliance monitoring.

(vi) Maintaining records pertaining to these requirements.

The requirements of this clause apply to all CWSs and any NCWS required to meet the standards in 410 IAC 16.2-5-1.6(d). The commissioner may also require an NCWS with unaddressed deficiencies, including service outages, monitoring and reporting violations, or public notification violations, to meet the requirements of this clause.

(F) Failure by the PWS to notify the department within twenty-four (24) hours of a service interruption lasting at least eight (8) hours. Notification must be made by one (1) of the following means:

(i) Email.

(ii) Telephone.

(iii) Other means approved by the commissioner.

(8) Deficiencies relating to operator certification, including the PWS being in noncompliance with 327 IAC 8-12.

(g) The following may be classified as significant deficiencies:

(1) Any of the:

(A) deficiencies included in subsection (f); or

(B) other conditions that are found during a sanitary survey or other site visit that may have a potential to cause an immediate risk to human health.

(2) Any deficiency:

(A) under the control of the PWS and was found by the department during a previous sanitary survey, but has not been corrected; or

(B) for which the PWS is not in compliance with a correction schedule approved by the commissioner.

(h) Subpart H systems shall respond in writing to any deficiency found during a sanitary survey and reported to the Subpart H system by the commissioner. Response requirements are as follows:

(1) The response must:

(A) be made within forty-five (45) days after receiving the report; and

(B) indicate:

(i) how the PWS will address deficiencies found during the sanitary survey; and

(ii) on what schedule the PWS will address deficiencies found during the sanitary survey.

(2) The commissioner's report must indicate whether deficiencies found during the sanitary survey are under the control of the PWS.

(i) A PWS using ground water shall respond in writing to any deficiency found during a sanitary survey that is reported to the PWS using ground water by the commissioner. Response requirements are as follows:

(1) The response must:

(A) be made within thirty (30) days after receiving the report; and

(B) indicate:

(i) how the PWS will address deficiencies found during the sanitary survey; and

(ii) on what schedule the PWS will address deficiencies found during the sanitary survey.

(2) The commissioner's report must indicate whether deficiencies found during the sanitary survey are under the control of the PWS.

(j) If a comprehensive performance evaluation is required under 40 CFR 141.563*, the PWS shall implement any follow-up recommendations that result as part of the program.

(k) The commissioner may require a shorter time frame than required by this section for response or addressing deficiencies if the commissioner determines the deficiency poses an immediate health risk.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-2.8-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

Rule 3

327 IAC 8-3-1 327 IAC 8-3-1 Definitions and general requirements

Rule 3. Public Water Supply Construction Permits

327 IAC 8-3-1 Definitions and general requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 25-17.6; IC 25-31; IC 25-39-3

Sec. 1. In addition to the definitions in IC 13-11-2 and 327 IAC 8-1, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Connection ban" means an order imposed by the commissioner in accordance with section 4.2 of this rule.

(2) "Early warning order" means an order imposed by the commissioner in accordance with section 4.2 of this rule.

(3) "Experimental permit" means a construction permit issued for an installation, a treatment process, or a technique for which extensive experience and records of use have not been accumulated to meet the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

(4) "Licensed professional geologist" means a person who is licensed as a professional geologist under IC 25-17.6.

(5) "Licensed well driller" means a person who is licensed as a well driller under IC 25-39-3.

(6) "Normal operating pressure" means the water main pressure maintained regardless of public service load in the absence of extenuating circumstances.

(7) "Peak operating flow rate" means the flow rate equal to the maximum achievable capacity of the PWS.

(8) "Professional engineer" means a person who is registered as a professional engineer by the state board of registration for professional engineers under IC 25-31.

(9) "Satisfactory quality" means the physical, chemical, and bacteriological quality of drinking water meeting the requirements set forth in this article.

(10) "Small nontransient noncommunity public water system" means a PWS that:

(A) meets the definition of a nontransient noncommunity PWS as incorporated by reference under 327 IAC 8-2.7-3;

(B) serves one hundred (100) or fewer individuals; and

(C) does not utilize surface water or ground water under the influence of surface water as its water source.

(11) "Small transient noncommunity public water system" means a PWS that:

(A) meets the definition of a transient noncommunity PWS as incorporated by reference under 327 IAC 8-2.7-3;

(B) serves two hundred fifty (250) or fewer individuals per day; and

(C) does not utilize surface water or ground water under the influence of surface water as its water source.

(12) "Two (2) year average peak" means the arithmetic mean of the highest five (5) daily pumpages as reported over the previous two (2) year period on the PWS's monthly report of operations on record with the department. If the PWS is less than two (2) years old, the term means the arithmetic mean of the highest five (5) daily pumpages as reported on the PWS's monthly report of operations on record with the department.

(13) "Water main" means any pipe located between all entry points to the water distribution system and the premises of the consumer.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 709; filed Oct 22, 1991, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 223; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2493; filed Mar 6, 2000, 7:56 a.m.: 23 IR 1626; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2948; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3-1.1 327 IAC 8-3-1.1 Proof of capacity

327 IAC 8-3-1.1 Proof of capacity

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1

Affected: IC 13-18-16

Sec. 1.1. (a) A new community public water system and a new nontransient noncommunity public water system that will commence operation after October 1, 1999, must fulfill the requirements of 327 IAC 8-3.6 before making a submission to the commissioner for a permit to construct as described in sections 2 and 3 of this rule.

(b) The commissioner shall deny and return to the applicant a construction permit application, plans, or specifications that are submitted for review without the proof of public water system technical, financial, and managerial capacity as required by 327 IAC 8-3.6.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-1.1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Aug 10, 1999, 8:54 a.m.: 22 IR 3678; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2948; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-2 327 IAC 8-3-2 PWS construction permits; exemptions; experimental, emergency, and after-the-fact construction permits

327 IAC 8-3-2 PWS construction permits; exemptions; experimental, emergency, and after-the-fact construction permits

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 2. (a) A person shall not cause or allow the construction, installation, or modification of any facility, equipment, or device for a PWS without having a valid construction permit issued by the commissioner, except for replacement of equipment of similar design and capacity, none of which will change adversely:

(1) the plant operation;

(2) its hydraulic design or waste products; or

(3) the water distribution system design, operation, or capacity;

or where specifically allowed in section 2.1 of this rule.

(b) After the commissioner has granted a construction permit:

(1) no changes in the application, plans, or specifications shall be made other than changes involving the replacement of equipment of similar design and capacity, none of which will change adversely:

(A) the plant operation;

(B) its hydraulic design or waste products; or

(C) the water distribution system design, operation, or capacity;

without first submitting in writing to the commissioner a detailed statement of the proposed changes and receiving an amended construction permit from the commissioner; and

(2) the construction permit shall become void if the construction is not started within one (1) year after the date of issuance of the permit unless the duration of the permit has been extended:

(A) by the commissioner after receiving a written request from the permittee;

(B) before the expiration of the permit; and

(C) with no other changes to the permit, application, plans, or specifications as approved by the commissioner.

(c) The commissioner has the authority to specify in the permit any limits and conditions necessary to meet the issuance requirements of section 4 of this rule.

(d) The commissioner may revoke any construction permit for either of the following reasons:

(1) Noncompliance with the limits and conditions specified in the permit.

(2) Significant and unapproved changes are made in construction that differ from the:

(A) application; or

(B) plans and specifications;

on which the issuance of the permit was based.

(e) The commissioner may issue construction permits for PWS facilities, equipment, or devices that are to be installed or constructed in phases.

(f) To encourage the development of new or more efficient treatment processes, the following types of construction permits may be issued:

(1) Experimental construction permits may be issued by the commissioner for installations, treatment processes, or techniques that have not developed extensive experience or records of use in Indiana, provided the applicant submits evidence that the installation, process, or technique will produce drinking water of satisfactory quality and normal operating pressure at the peak operating flow rate in accordance with this article.

(2) Regular construction permits may be issued for installations, treatment processes, or techniques that have been used for sufficient time to show that the installation, treatment process, or technique will produce drinking water of satisfactory quality and normal operating pressure at the peak operating flow rate in accordance with this article.

(g) The commissioner may issue an emergency construction permit for an emergency condition that is the result of:

(1) a drought;

(2) a storm;

(3) a flood; or

(4) any other natural or manmade disaster.

(h) The following requirements apply to an after-the-fact construction permit:

(1) Except as described in subdivision (2), a PWS that lacks a valid construction permit issued from the department must obtain an after-the-fact construction permit from the commissioner when the PWS is notified by the commissioner of completed or progressing:

(A) construction;

(B) installation; or

(C) modification;

of any facility, equipment, or device.

(2) An after-the-fact construction permit is not required where:

(A) equipment is replaced with equipment of similar design and capacity; and

(B) the replacement done under clause (A) will not change adversely the plant:

(i) operation;

(ii) hydraulic design;

(iii) waste products; or

(iv) water distribution system design, operation, or capacity.

(3) The commissioner may order that no additional construction may commence or continue to progress until the after-the-fact construction permit has been issued to the PWS.

(4) As-built plans and specifications must be submitted to the commissioner according to the following:

(A) A PWS must submit the plans and specifications within one hundred twenty (120) days after notification by the commissioner.

(B) Plans must be certified by a professional engineer registered in Indiana.

(C) Plans must cover all work performed without a valid construction permit issued by the commissioner.

(5) Modifications required by the commissioner after review of the as-built plans and specifications must be made within the time limits specified by the commissioner.

(6) The commissioner may require interim measures to be taken by the PWS during the department's review of the submitted as-built plans and specifications as required under subdivision (4) while considering the issuance of an after-the-fact construction permit, including, but not limited to, boil orders to ensure:

(A) drinking water of satisfactory quality; and

(B) normal operating pressure at the peak operating flow rate;

in accordance with this article.

(7) An after-the-fact construction permit does not relieve a PWS or any other person of liability for construction without a valid permit from the commissioner.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 709; filed Oct 22, 1991, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 224; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2494; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2949; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3-2.1 327 IAC 8-3-2.1 Permits for construction of small transient and small nontransient noncommunity public water systems

327 IAC 8-3-2.1 Permits for construction of small transient and small nontransient noncommunity public water systems

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 25-31-1-19

Sec. 2.1. (a) Small transient and small nontransient noncommunity public water systems may construct facilities specified in 327 IAC 8-4-2 without obtaining a construction permit, provided that they have met all the conditions set forth in 327 IAC 8-4-2.

(b) For construction at small transient and small nontransient noncommunity public water systems that are not subject to subsection (c), the design as shown on an application, plans, and specifications may be certified by any of the following:

(1) A professional engineer.

(2) A licensed well driller.

(3) A licensed professional geologist.

(c) As required under IC 25-31-1-19(a), design on construction and maintenance projects for:

(1) a county;

(2) a city;

(3) a town;

(4) a township;

(5) a school corporation; or

(6) any other political subdivision;

must have a professional engineer certify that the design as shown on the application, plans, and specifications are in compliance with the rule.

(d) Where a permit is required, an application form shall be submitted in accordance with section 3 of this rule. If specifications for small transient and small nontransient noncommunity public water systems are not included in this section, the requirements of section 2 of this rule must be met.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-2.1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2950; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-3 327 IAC 8-3-3 Application for permits

327 IAC 8-3-3 Application for permits

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 4-21.5-3-5; IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 3. (a) A properly executed application form shall accompany the plans and specifications submitted to the commissioner for the purposes of obtaining a permit. Application forms may be obtained from the commissioner upon request or computer-generated if the computer-generated form is similar in appearance and identical in content to the form generated by the commissioner. A properly executed application form shall include the following:

(1) The name, address, identification number, and telephone number of the public water system.

(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the engineering firm or other entity specified in section 2.1 of this rule and the developing firm.

(3) The name, address, and title of the person who is to receive the permit (generally the person representing the funding entity of the construction project).

(4) The location, a brief description, and the source of funding for the construction project.

(5) A list and corresponding mailing labels of all potentially affected parties as defined by IC 4-21.5-3-5(b).

(6) A dated signature certifying that, to the best of the public water system's knowledge, all potentially affected parties, as defined by IC 4-21.5-3-5(b), have been listed.

(b) The applications, plans, and specifications along with any reports and other information shall be submitted using a format and meeting content requirements approved by the commissioner.

(c) All plans, specifications, and applications must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a professional engineer registered in Indiana and shall bear the seal and certification of the professional engineer certifying that construction of the proposed project following the application, plans, and specifications will produce drinking water of satisfactory quality and normal operating pressure at the peak operating flow rate in accordance with this article. Plans, specifications, and applications for small transient and small nontransient noncommunity public water systems must be prepared in accordance with section 2.1 of this rule.

(d) A proposed construction project that is the subject of an application for a construction permit must be entirely independently based on existing public water system facilities or proposed construction projects with effective construction permits, issued by the commissioner, that are not the subject of the application.

(e) The commissioner may require additional information, within the context of a permit application, to determine whether the proposed facility will meet the issuance requirements of section 4 of this rule.

(f) Whenever the commissioner requires information, within the context of a permit application, regarding:

(1) existing water supply facilities or water treatment works; or

(2) the operation and maintenance thereof;

this information shall be submitted to the commissioner within thirty (30) days of such request.

(g) A public water system proposing to install or construct facilities, equipment, or devices under a staged permitting process must submit proposed schedules for the following along with the initial permit application as allowed under section 2(e) of this rule:

(1) The construction of the entire project.

(2) The application or applications for the remainder of the staged parts of the total construction project.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 710; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2496; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2950; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-4 327 IAC 8-3-4 Issuance requirements

327 IAC 8-3-4 Issuance requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 4. The commissioner may deny an application for a permit required by this rule unless the applicant submits evidence that the following issuance requirements are met:

(1) The facility is designed to be constructed, modified, or installed and operated in a manner that will not violate the:

(A) sanitary or health regulations; or

(B) requirements;

existing at the time of application for the permit.

(2) The facility:

(A) conforms to the applicable design criteria in the:

(i) "Recommended Standards for Water Works", 2022 Edition, established by the Great Lakes-Upper Mississippi River Board of State Public Health and Environmental Managers*; or

(ii) American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards**; or

(B) is based on criteria acceptable to the commissioner, which the applicant shows will produce:

(i) drinking water of satisfactory quality; and

(ii) normal operating pressure at the peak operating flow rate;

in accordance with this article.

(3) The facility conforms to any additional requirements specified by the commissioner necessary to produce consistently satisfactory results.

(4) The plans for wastewater disposal meet the requirements of the commissioner in 327 IAC 3 and 327 IAC 5.

(5) All additional substantiating information requested by the commissioner is submitted.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from Minnesota Government Publications, 2980 Commers Drive, Suite 500, Eagan, MN 55121 or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

**These documents are incorporated by reference. The version incorporated by reference is the version in effect as of December 31, 2023. Copies may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 710; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2496; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3-4.2 327 IAC 8-3-4.2 Public water system water main extension early warning order and connection ban

327 IAC 8-3-4.2 Public water system water main extension early warning order and connection ban

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 4.2. (a) For use in this section, the public water system's capacity shall be calculated by the methods outlined in 327 IAC 8-3.3.

(b) The commissioner may issue an early warning order to a public water system if the public water system's highest daily pumpage, as reported over the previous two (2) year period, on the public water system's monthly report of operations, on record with the department, exceeds ninety percent (90%) of the public water system's capacity.

(c) An early warning order shall require the public water system to submit one (1) of the following within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date of an early warning order:

(1) A report regarding the public water system's:

(A) technical, managerial, and financial capacity demonstrating that the public water system can maintain normal operations and remain viable; and

(B) anticipated capacity utilization plans covering, in the minimum, the upcoming twenty-four (24) months.

(2) A report regarding the public water system's proposed plans covering, in the minimum, the upcoming twenty-four (24) months to increase the capacity of the public water system or to decrease the customer demand.

(3) A report demonstrating that the public water system's current two (2) year average peak does not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the public water system's capacity.

(d) The commissioner may impose a connection ban under circumstances where:

(1) one hundred twenty (120) calender days have passed since the issuance date of the early warning order;

(2) the public water system's current two (2) year average peak exceeds ninety percent (90%) of the public water system's capacity; and

(3) one (1) of the following has occurred:

(A) The public water system has not complied with subsection (c).

(B) The public water system has failed to demonstrate that the public water system's technical, managerial, and financial capacity can maintain normal operations and remain viable.

(C) The public water system has failed to implement the public water system's proposed twenty-four (24) month plan to increase the capacity of the public water system or decrease the customer demand.

(e) The connection ban imposed by the commissioner shall prohibit the connection of additional water main extensions to the public water system.

(f) The commissioner shall give written notification to the public water system, by certified mail with return receipt requested, of the decision to impose an early warning order or a connection ban.

(g) The commissioner may terminate an early warning order or a connection ban only after the commissioner has approved one (1) of the following:

(1) A report submitted pursuant to subsection (c).

(2) A report demonstrating that the public water system's current two (2) year average peak does not exceed ninety percent (90%) of the public water system's capacity.

(h) A project with a valid construction permit, issued by the commissioner, with an effective date preceding a connection ban issued by the commissioner, is exempt from the connection ban.

(i) An emergency construction permit, as described in section 2(f) of this rule, may be issued by the commissioner to a public water system with a connection ban.

(j) A public water system aggrieved by the imposition of an early warning order, a connection ban, or a denial to terminate an early warning order or a connection ban may appeal the decision of the commissioner at a hearing held in accordance with IC 4-21.5.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-4.2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2497; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-5 327 IAC 8-3-5 Modification or revocation of permits

327 IAC 8-3-5 Modification or revocation of permits

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-15-7-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-16

Sec. 5. Permits shall be modified or revoked pursuant to the provision of IC 13-15-7.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 pm: 11 IR 711; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; errata filed Jul 31, 2017, 11:06 a.m.: 20170809-IR-327170349ACA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-5.5 327 IAC 8-3-5.5 Duration of the commissioner's review of an application, plans, and specifications

327 IAC 8-3-5.5 Duration of the commissioner's review of an application, plans, and specifications

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-15-4-11; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 5.5. (a) The commissioner must approve or deny a construction permit application:

(1) for water treatment facilities within a total of one hundred twenty (120) days; or

(2) for all other proposed construction to a public water system within a total of sixty (60) days.

(b) The total of days, as specified in subsection (a), shall include all calendar days from the commissioner's date-stamped receipt of the application, plans, specifications, and, if required, fee, excluding the calendar days between the following activities:

(1) A commissioner's written notification to the applicant that the application, plans, and specifications do not fulfill the requirements of section 4 of this rule or are incomplete, inaccurate, or indicate the proposed construction will not produce drinking water of satisfactory quality and normal operating pressure at the peak operating flowrate in accordance with this article.

(2) The commissioner's date-stamped receipt of the applicant's submittal of additional information subsequent to the commissioner's notification, as described in subdivision (1) to demonstrate that the application, plans, and specifications fulfill the requirements of section 4 of this rule and are complete, are accurate, and indicate the proposed construction will produce drinking water of satisfactory quality and normal operating pressure at the peak operating flowrate in accordance with this article.

(c) The commissioner's failure to comply with this section is subject to IC 13-15-4-11.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-5.5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2497; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-5.7 327 IAC 8-3-5.7 Notification of construction

327 IAC 8-3-5.7 Notification of construction

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 5.7. The permittee must notify the commissioner a minimum of ten (10) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state of Indiana holidays, before exercising a permit issued by the commissioner in accordance with this rule. The notification must include the following information:

(1) The construction permit number assigned by the commissioner.

(2) The location of the construction.

(3) A description of the construction.

(4) Anticipated duration of the construction.

(5) The phone number of the permittee or permittee's representative who will be present during the construction.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-5.7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2498; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-6 327 IAC 8-3-6 Permit no defense to violations

327 IAC 8-3-6 Permit no defense to violations

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-16

Sec. 6. The possession of any permit authorized by this rule (327 IAC 8-3) shall not be construed to authorize the holder of the permit to violate any law of the state of Indiana or rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 pm: 11 IR 711; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-7 327 IAC 8-3-7 PWS construction permit fees and annual operation fees

327 IAC 8-3-7 PWS construction permit fees and annual operation fees

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-16; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 36-1-2-23

Sec. 7. (a) The following governmental entities are excluded from payment of the fees in subsection (b):

(1) County, municipality, or township that is defined as a unit under IC 36-1-2-23.

(2) A nonprofit organization.

(3) A conservancy district.

(4) A school corporation.

(5) A regional water or sewage district.

(b) The following fees for a public water supply construction application must be remitted at the time a permit application is submitted to the department:

(c) The fee is not refundable after staff review and processing of the permit application has commenced.

(d) For public water systems, the department shall bill for annual operation fees as follows:

(1) For a community water system with more than four hundred (400) service connections, the annual operation fee is ninety-five cents ($0.95) per service connection.

(2) For a community water system with four hundred (400) or fewer service connections, the annual operation fee is three hundred fifty dollars ($350).

(3) For a nontransient noncommunity water system, the annual operation fees are as follows:

(4) For a transient noncommunity water system, the annual operation fees are as follows:

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3-7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Oct 22, 1991, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 225; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2498; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; filed May 23, 2022, 9:56 a.m.: 20220622-IR-327200026FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3-8 327 IAC 8-3-8 Incorporation by reference (Repealed)

327 IAC 8-3-8 Incorporation by reference (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

Rule 3.1

327 IAC 8-3.1-1 327 IAC 8-3.1-1 Definitions

Rule 3.1. Permitting Authority of Units for Water Main Extension Construction

327 IAC 8-3.1-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-3-12; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 25-31; IC 36-1-2-23

Sec. 1. (a) The applicable definitions in IC 13-11-2 and 327 IAC 8-3.2-1 apply throughout this rule.

(b) For purposes of this rule, "unit" means county, municipality, or township as set forth in IC 36-1-2-23.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.1-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2499; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2951; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.1-2 327 IAC 8-3.1-2 Units for water main extension construction; permitting authority and responsibilities

327 IAC 8-3.1-2 Units for water main extension construction; permitting authority and responsibilities

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 36-1-2-23

Sec. 2. (a) The plans for a water main extension are not required to be submitted to any state agency for a permit, permission, or review, unless required by federal law, if the following are met:

(1) A person submits plans to a unit, as defined in IC 36-1-2-23, concerning the design or construction of a public water main.

(2) A professional engineer prepared the plans.

(3) The unit, as defined in IC 36-1-2-23, provided a review and approval of the plans by a qualified engineer.

(4) All other requirements specified in this rule and all other rules adopted by the board are met.

(b) The proposed construction of a water main must be in accordance with the following:

(1) The SDWA, 42 U.S.C. 300f-300j-26*.

(2) The Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251-1387*.

(c) A permit for a public water main must comply with the following:

(1) 327 IAC 8-1: Public Water Supply Direct Additive and Indirect Additive Standards.

(2) 327 IAC 8-2.7: Federal Drinking Water Standards.

(3) 327 IAC 8-2.8: Sanitary Survey Requirements.

(4) 327 IAC 8-3.2: Technical Standards for Water Mains.

(5) 327 IAC 8-3.3: Public Water System Quantity Requirement Standards.

(6) 327 IAC 8-10: Cross Connections; Control; Operation.

(d) Units, as defined in IC 36-1-2-23, shall submit to the department, on the effective date of the permit, a copy of each issued permit for public water main construction. Each submission must contain the following information for each issued permit:

(1) The identification number issued by the local unit, as defined in IC 36-1-2-23.

(2) The effective date of the permit.

(3) The county where the construction project is to be located.

(4) The location of the construction project in terms of the following:

(A) The nearest public intersection.

(B) Quarter section, section, township, and range of the approximate center of the construction project.

(C) If the information requested by clause (B) is not available, the latitude and longitude of the approximate center of the construction project to the nearest fifteen (15) seconds.

(5) The maximum number of proposed service connections to the water main.

(6) A description and numerical count of the type or types of facilities to be located at each proposed service connection, whether:

(A) residential;

(B) commercial; or

(C) industrial.

(7) A project layout map on an eight and one-half (8.5) inch by eleven (11) inch sheet of paper.

(e) The commissioner may approve alternatives to the notification procedure described in subsection (d) if requested. The alternative notification procedure must provide equivalent information to that required under subsection (d) to be considered for approval.

*Copies of these publications may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.1-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2499; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2951; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; filed Sep 6, 2018, 11:50 a.m.: 20181003-IR-327170278FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

Rule 3.2

327 IAC 8-3.2-1 327 IAC 8-3.2-1 Definitions

Rule 3.2. Technical Standards for Water Mains

327 IAC 8-3.2-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 25-31

Sec. 1. In addition to the definitions in IC 13-11-2 and 327 IAC 8-3-1, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "100-year flood" means a flood with an occurrence probability of one percent (1%) each year as determined by the Indiana department of natural resources.

(2) "Accessories" means the constituent elements of a water main, such as the following:

(A) Pipes.

(B) Fittings.

(C) Valves.

(D) Pumps.

(E) Hydrants.

(3) "ASTM standards" means the recommended standards certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials.

(4) "AWWA/ANS standards" means the American National Standard approved by the American Water Works Association.

(5) "Dead-end main" means a portion of a water main that has:

(A) flow in only one (1) direction; and

(B) no planned future extension.

(6) "Fire flow" means the rate of water flow intended for providing fire protection.

(7) "Nonpermeable" means to be constructed of ductile iron with solvent-resistant gasket materials or welded steel pipes.

(8) "Transmission main" means any pipe that:

(A) transports water from a:

(i) surface water intake to a surface water treatment plant; or

(ii) well to a water treatment plant;

(B) transports:

(i) finished water from the treatment plant to the entry point to the water distribution system; or

(ii) water from a well to the entry point to the water distribution system if there is no water treatment plant; or

(C) is installed for the purpose of interconnecting separate public water systems.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2500; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2952; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-2 327 IAC 8-3.2-2 Incorporation by reference

327 IAC 8-3.2-2 Incorporation by reference

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 2. The following materials, including titles and the names and addresses of where they may be located for inspection and copying, are incorporated by reference into this rule:

(1) The American Society for Testing and Materials standards listed throughout this rule are available in the 2004 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Part 34, Plastic Pipe and Building Products, 2004 Edition, American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Government Center-North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

(2) The American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards listed throughout this rule are available from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80235 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Government Center-North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

Notwithstanding language to the contrary in the primarily incorporated documents, the version of all secondarily incorporated documents, which are documents referred to in the primarily incorporated documents, shall be the version in effect on the date of final adoption of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2500; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2953; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-3 327 IAC 8-3.2-3 Applicability

327 IAC 8-3.2-3 Applicability

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 3. The technical standards established in this rule are applicable to the design and construction of all new or modified water main extensions constructed in Indiana as specified in 327 IAC 8-3 or 327 IAC 8-3.1 and to the applications, plans, and specifications of those water main extensions.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2501; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-4 327 IAC 8-3.2-4 Certification

327 IAC 8-3.2-4 Certification

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 4. A professional engineer must certify that the water main designs as shown on the application, plans, and specifications are in compliance with this rule except as allowed by 327 IAC 8-3-2.1.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2501; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2953; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-5 327 IAC 8-3.2-5 Additional information on construction permit applications

327 IAC 8-3.2-5 Additional information on construction permit applications

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 5. (a) In addition to the information on the application for construction permit required in 327 IAC 8-3-3, the following information shall be provided with each application for water main extension covered by this rule:

(1) Information describing the project as a new water main, the replacement of an existing water main, or the relocation of an existing water main.

(2) The piping material types, sizes, classes, pressure ratings, and length.

(3) The total length of water main piping.

(4) Types of joints.

(5) Minimum depth of cover.

(6) A statement that indicates the following:

(A) If the water main will provide fire protection.

(B) How the water main will be pressure and leak tested, and disinfected.

(C) If the water main will cross any streams, rivers, or other bodies of water.

(D) If the project area has a history of external corrosion problems.

(7) Information describing how the water main will be anchored at:

(A) each tee, bend, and dead-end; and

(B) any hydrants or other accessories.

(8) The minimum horizontal and vertical separation distances from the water mains and any sanitary or storm sewers.

(9) The spacing between isolation valves and the spacing between hydrants.

(10) The current number of service connections served by the public water system.

(11) The public water system's current two (2) year average peak.

(12) The capacity of the public water system as determined by use of the methods described in 327 IAC 8-3.3-3.

(13) The number and type of service connections added by the water main extension and the corresponding fire flow, average and peak daily customer demand, and the peaking factor as determined by use of the methods described in 327 IAC 8-3.3-2.

(14) Flow test information indicating the flowrate, static pressure, residual pressure, date and time of flow test, elevation of flow test location, and the lengths, material types, and diameters of the water main from the flow test location to the point of connection to the water main extension.

(b) In addition to the certifications on the application for construction permit required in 327 IAC 8-3-3, a certification signed and dated by the public water system certifying the public water system has agreed to furnish drinking water to the water main extension and that the public water system has acknowledged the responsibility for examining the application, plans, and specifications to determine that the water main extension meets local rules, laws, regulations, and ordinances shall be provided with each application for water main extension covered by this rule.

(c) The plans required to be submitted, with an application for construction permit specified in 327 IAC 8-3-3, must bear, on each page of the plans, a dated signature and seal of a professional engineer and must include the following:

(1) Location of existing and proposed roads and lot boundaries.

(2) Location of existing and proposed water main pipes indicating the lengths, diameters, and material types of the water main pipes.

(3) Location of existing and proposed hydrants, isolation valves, road casings, blow-off assemblies, and other accessories.

(4) Location of proposed reaction blocking.

(5) Location of existing and proposed sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and culverts.

(6) Elevation contours at one (1) or two (2) foot intervals.

(7) Delineation of the 100-year floodway and flood plain.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2501; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-6 327 IAC 8-3.2-6 Required easements; other permits

327 IAC 8-3.2-6 Required easements; other permits

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 6. (a) All easements for water main rights-of-way must prohibit the construction of any permanent structure over the water main and must also provide enough access for maintenance with modern mechanical equipment.

(b) All required permits or exemptions from other government entities must be obtained prior to the commencement of construction of any water mains covered by this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2502; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-7 327 IAC 8-3.2-7 Additional issuance requirements for construction permits

327 IAC 8-3.2-7 Additional issuance requirements for construction permits

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 7. (a) For use in this section, the public water system's capacity, the average daily customer demand, and the peaking factor shall be calculated by the methods outlined in 327 IAC 8-3.3-2.

(b) In addition to the issuance requirements for a construction permit described in 327 IAC 8-3-4, the commissioner may deny an application for construction of a water main extension unless the applicant submits evidence that the following issuance requirements are met:

(1) The public water system's current two (2) year average peak is less than ninety percent (90%) of the public water system's capacity.

(2) The sum of the public water system's current two (2) year average peak and the product of the following is less than ninety percent (90%) of the public water system's capacity:

(A) The average daily customer demand resulting from the proposed water main extension.

(B) The peaking factor resulting from the proposed water main extension.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2502; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-8 327 IAC 8-3.2-8 Water main materials

327 IAC 8-3.2-8 Water main materials

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 8. (a) All piping, accessories, and other materials in a water main must conform to 327 IAC 8-1 and 40 CFR 143.12(a)*, contain not more than eight percent (8%) lead for water supply pipe and fittings, contain not more than twenty-five hundredths percent (0.25%) weighted average lead content for drinking water pipe and fittings, and conform to the following applicable standards:

(1) For ductile-iron and fittings, the following standards apply:

(A) C104-22/A21.4-22 AWWA Standard for Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water**.

(B) C105/A21.5-18 AWWA Standard for Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems**.

(C) C110/A21.10-21 AWWA Standard for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings**.

(D) C111/A21.11-23 AWWA Standard for Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings**.

(E) C115/A21.15-20 AWWA Standard for Flanged Ductile-Iron Pipe with Ductile-Iron or Gray-Iron Threaded Flanges**.

(F) C150/A21.50-21 AWWA Standard for Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron Pipe**.

(G) C151/A21.51-17 AWWA Standard for Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast**.

(H) C153/A21.53-19 AWWA Standard for Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings**.

(2) For steel pipe, the following standards apply:

(A) C200-17 AWWA Standard for Steel Water Pipe-6 In. (150 mm) and Larger**.

(B) C203-20 AWWA Standard for Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe**.

(C) C205-18 AWWA Standard for Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel Water Pipe-4 In. (100 mm) and Larger-Shop Applied**.

(D) C206-17 AWWA Standard for Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe**.

(E) C207-18 AWWA Standard for Steel Pipe Flanges for Waterworks Service-Sizes 4 In. through 144 In. (100 mm through 3,600 mm)**.

(F) C208-22 AWWA Standard for Dimensions for Fabricated Steel Water Pipe Fittings**.

(G) C209-19 AWWA Standard for Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings**.

(H) C210-15 AWWA Standard for Liquid-Epoxy Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings**.

(I) C213-22 AWWA Standard for Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings**.

(J) C214-20 AWWA Standard for Machine-Applied Polyolefin Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe**.

(K) C215-22 AWWA Standard for Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for Steel Water Pipe**.

(L) C216-22 AWWA Standard for Heat-Shrinkable Cross-Linked Polyolefin Coatings for Steel Water Pipes**.

(M) C217-23 AWWA Standard for Microcrystalline Wax and Petroleum Tape Coatings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings**.

(N) C218-23 AWWA Standard for Liquid Coatings for Aboveground Steel Water Pipe and Fittings**.

(O) C219-17 AWWA Standard for Bolted Sleeve-Type Couplings for Plain-End Pipe**.

(P) C220-17 AWWA Standard for Stainless-Steel Pipe, 1/2 In. (13 mm) and Larger**.

(3) For concrete pipe, the following standards apply:

(A) C300-22 AWWA Standard for Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe, Steel-Cylinder Type**.

(B) C301-14(R19) AWWA Standard for Prestressed Concrete Pressure Pipe, Steel-Cylinder Type**.

(C) C302-22 AWWA Standard for Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe, Noncylinder Type**.

(D) C303-17 AWWA Standard for Concrete Pressure Pipe, Bar-Wrapped, Steel-Cylinder Type**.

(E) C304-14(R19) AWWA Standard for Design of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe**.

(4) For valves and hydrants, the following standards apply:

(A) C500-19 AWWA Standard for Metal-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service**.

(B) C502-18 AWWA Standard for Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants**.

(C) C503-21 AWWA Standard for Wet-Barrel Fire Hydrants**.

(D) C504-23 AWWA Standard for Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves**.

(E) C507-18 AWWA Standard for Ball Valves, 6 In. through 60 In. (150 mm through 1,500 mm)**.

(F) C508-17 AWWA Standard for Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service, 2 In. through 48 In. (50 mm through 1,200 mm) NPS**.

(G) C509-23 AWWA Standard for Resilient-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service**.

(H) C510-17(R21) AWWA Standard for Double Check-Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly**.

(I) C511-17(R21) AWWA Standard for Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly**.

(J) C512-15 AWWA Standard for Air-Release, Air/Vacuum, and Combination Air Valves for Water and Wastewater Service**.

(K) C541-16(R21) AWWA Standard for Hydraulic and Pneumatic Cylinder and Vane-Type Actuators for Valves and Slide Gates**.

(L) C542-16(R21) AWWA Standard for Electric Motor Actuators for Valves and Slide Gates**.

(M) C550-17 AWWA Standard for Protective Interior Coatings for Valves and Hydrants**.

(N) C560-21 AWWA Standard for Cast-Iron Slide Gate**.

(5) For plastic pipe, the following standards apply:

(A) C900-22 AWWA Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In. through 60 In. (100 mm through 1,500 mm)**.

(B) C901-20 AWWA Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Tubing, 3/4 In. (19 mm) through 3 In. (76 mm), for Water Service**.

(C) C906-21 AWWA Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Fittings, 4 In. (100 mm) through 65 In. (1,650 mm), for Waterworks**.

(D) C907-17 AWWA Standard for Injection-Molded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Fittings, 4 In. through 12 In. (100 mm through 300 mm), for Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Service**.

(E) ASTM D2239-22 Standard Specifications for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PN) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter***.

(F) ASTM D2241-20 Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series)***.

(G) ASTM D3350-21 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pipe and Fittings Materials***.

(b) All water mains installed in areas of ground water contamination, consisting of solvent, petroleum, or other volatile or semivolatile organic compounds, must be constructed with nonpermeable piping and accessories.

(c) Piping and accessories previously used exclusively for water mains may be reused if the piping or accessories:

(1) comply with the requirements of subsection (a); and

(2) have been restored to their original condition.

(d) All connections between pipes must have mechanical or slip-on joints with rubber gaskets, with the exception of:

(1) steel pipe that may be welded;

(2) polyethylene (PE) pipes that may be thermo jointed by a person who is a manufacturers certified thermo jointer; or

(3) piping described in section 10(d) of this rule.

(e) Water mains constructed with PVC and installed under existing or proposed roadways and railroads must be cased in conformance with AWWA Standard C900-22 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings (4 In. through 60 In. or 100 mm through 1,500 mm) *.

(f) Water mains that are cased must conform to AWWA Standard C600-17*.

(g) Water mains constructed with nonmetallic materials must be equipped with tracing wire or other metallic identification equipment.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

**These documents are incorporated by reference. The version incorporated by reference is the version in effect as of December 31, 2023. Copies may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

***These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies of this standard may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-8 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2502; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2953; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-9 327 IAC 8-3.2-9 Separation of water mains from potential sources of contamination or damage

327 IAC 8-3.2-9 Separation of water mains from potential sources of contamination or damage

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 9. (a) Water mains shall not be located within ten (10) feet measured horizontally from the outside edge of the water main to the outside edge of any existing and proposed sanitary sewers or storm sewers (sewers), unless the water main and the sewers comply with the following:

(1) The water main and sewers must cross with the water main and sewers separated by a minimum of eighteen (18) inches measured vertically from the outside edge of the water main to the outside edge of the sewers.

(2) The crossing specified in subdivision (1) must be at a minimum angle of forty-five (45) degrees measured from the center lines of the water main and sewers.

(3) The conditions specified in subdivisions (1) and (2) must be maintained for a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from either side of the water main as measured from the outside edge of the water main to the outside edge of the sewers. All sewer pipe joints within this ten (10) feet distance must be compression type joints.

(4) All sewer pipe must be marked to identify it as a sewer pipe wherever a point of crossing with a water main pipe occurs.

(b) A shorter separation distance than that specified in subsection (a) is allowed if the following is conducted within the separation distances specified in subsection (a):

(1) The sewers are joined with compression type joints and meet all water main requirements as described in sections 8 and 17(a) of this rule.

(2) The water main and sewers are not in contact.

(c) Water mains shall be separated from existing and proposed aboveground or underground storage tanks and their distribution devices containing or potentially containing hazardous materials, petroleum products, or waste materials by a distance of twenty-five (25) feet horizontally measured from the outside edge of the water main to the outside edge of the tank or distribution device and shall not cross such tanks or distribution devices.

(d) Water mains shall be separated from the following existing and proposed potential sources of contamination or damage (sources) by ten (10) feet measured horizontally from the outside edge of the water main to the outside edge of the source and shall not cross such potential sources:

(1) Aboveground and underground storage tanks containing materials other than those under subsection (b) or potable water.

(2) Sewage or septic treatment equipment and septic tank absorption field trenches, lift stations, and grave sites.

(e) No water main shall be within eight (8) feet of a sanitary sewer manhole, a storm sewer manhole, or a drainage grate support structure as measured from the outside edge of the water main to the outside edge of the sanitary sewer manhole, storm sewer manhole, or drainage grate support structure.

(f) Water mains shall be separated from existing or proposed landfills by fifty (50) feet measured horizontally from the edge of the water main to the outside edge of the waste boundary of an existing or proposed landfill. In addition, water mains within three hundred (300) linear feet of the outside edge of a waste boundary of an existing or proposed landfill shall be constructed of nonpermeable materials. Water mains shall not cross or pass through the waste boundary of an existing or proposed landfill.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-9 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2504; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-10 327 IAC 8-3.2-10 Water mains near surface water bodies

327 IAC 8-3.2-10 Water mains near surface water bodies

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 10. (a) Water mains shall be separated from existing or proposed water bodies by ten (10) feet horizontally measured from the outside edge of the water main to the edge of the typical water line.

(b) Water mains located above surface water bodies shall be:

(1) adequately supported and anchored;

(2) protected from damage and freezing; and

(3) accessible for repair or replacement.

(c) Water mains located under surface water bodies less than fifteen (15) feet in width shall be covered with a minimum of two (2) feet of material.

(d) Water mains going under surface water bodies greater than fifteen (15) feet in width at the crossing point shall:

(1) be constructed with watertight, flexible joints;

(2) have valves placed at both ends of the surface water body that are accessible from the ground surface and not subject to flooding; and

(3) have the upstream valve installed in a manhole structure or meter pit, with permanent taps made on each side of the valve in the manhole structure or meter pit to allow insertion of a leakage meter and to allow for sampling purposes.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-10 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2505; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-11 327 IAC 8-3.2-11 Flow rate and pressure in the water main

327 IAC 8-3.2-11 Flow rate and pressure in the water main

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 11. (a) The flow rate and the pressure requirements of subsection (b) shall be provided at all service connections in a water main extension applicable to this rule.

(b) At a flow rate equal to the peak daily customer demand as determined in 327 IAC 8-3.3-2, the normal operating pressure in the water main shall not be less than twenty (20) pounds per square inch (psi) under all conditions of flow at the ground level at all points in the water main when demonstrated in conformance with subsection (c).

(c) The flow rate and the pressure requirements of subsection (b) shall be demonstrated to the commissioner with either:

(1) a computer-based model; or

(2) other hydraulic calculations.

(d) In addition to the requirements in subsections (a) through (c), the water supply and water distribution system at noncommunity public water systems shall be sized and constructed to deliver water at twenty (20) psi minimum pressure to all fixtures and appurtenances during periods of peak water demand.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-11 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2505; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2955; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-12 327 IAC 8-3.2-12 Sizing of piping and accessories

327 IAC 8-3.2-12 Sizing of piping and accessories

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 12. (a) If the water main is to include fire flow with fire hydrants, the minimum size of piping and accessories supplying water to the water main and fire hydrants shall be six (6) inches in diameter. The minimum size of hydrant leads shall be six (6) inches in diameter.

(b) No water main shall be less than three (3) inches in diameter unless:

(1) the material requirements of section 8 of this rule are met;

(2) the water main is a dead-end main less than three hundred fifty (350) feet in length; and

(3) the flowrate and pressure requirements of section 11 of this rule are met.

(c) If a public water system is not providing fire flow, then fire hydrants shall not be installed on water mains.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-12 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2505; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-13 327 IAC 8-3.2-13 Use of dead-end mains

327 IAC 8-3.2-13 Use of dead-end mains

Authority: IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2

Sec. 13. (a) All dead-end mains shall end with a valve and one (1) additional length of pipe beyond the valve that is properly plugged and capped.

(b) All dead-end main end points shall have flushing devices attached to the valve specified in subsection (a) that is sized to provide at least two and one-half (2.5) feet per second and a maximum of five (5) feet per second in the dead-end main during flushing. No flushing device may be connected directly to a sewer. A flushing device shall be selected in accordance with the following:

(1) The flushing device shall be a fire hydrant, flushing hydrant, or blow-off assembly if the diameter of the water main pipe is at least six (6) inches in diameter.

(2) The flushing device shall be a flushing hydrant or blow-off assembly if the diameter of the water main pipe is less than six (6) inches in diameter.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-13 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2505; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-14 327 IAC 8-3.2-14 Placement of isolation valves and air relief valves

327 IAC 8-3.2-14 Placement of isolation valves and air relief valves

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 14. (a) Isolation valves shall be provided on water mains in accordance with the following:

(1) Isolation valves shall be located at points necessary so that the maximum distance along the water main not served by an isolation valve shall be less than six hundred (600) linear feet.

(2) Where water suppliers serve widely scattered customers and where future development is not expected, the isolation valve spacing shall not exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500) linear feet.

(b) Air relief valves or other air relief devices shall be installed at any intermediate apex points in the water main where air may accumulate in the water main. All air relief valves must be equipped with an exhaust pipe extending to a downward facing elbow with a corrosion-resistant, twenty-four (24) mesh screened opening at an elevation of eighteen (18) inches above ground level. Automatic or manually operated air relief valves shall be selected in accordance with the following:

(1) Automatic air relief valves shall not be used in areas within the one hundred (100) year flood plain, in a pit, chamber or manhole where flooding may occur unless the automatic air relief valve is equipped with a downward facing exhaust pipe with a corrosion resistant, twenty-four (24) mesh screened opening at an elevation of eighteen (18) inches above the ground surface and above the one hundred (100) year flood elevation.

(2) Manually operated air relief valves shall be used in areas within the one hundred (100) year flood plain, in a pit, chamber, or manhole where flooding may occur.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-14 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2505; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-15 327 IAC 8-3.2-15 Fire and flushing hydrants

327 IAC 8-3.2-15 Fire and flushing hydrants

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 15. (a) All fire or flushing hydrant leads shall have auxiliary valves.

(b) Fire hydrant and flushing hydrant drains shall be separated from potential sources of contamination by ten (10) feet horizontally measured from the outside edge of the hydrant to the outside edge of the potential sources of contamination.

(c) Fire hydrants or flushing hydrants shall be located at points necessary so that the maximum distance along a water main not served by a fire hydrant or flushing hydrant shall be less than six hundred (600) linear feet.

(d) Fire hydrants shall be connected to a water main at least six (6) inches in diameter that has been designed to carry fire flow and shall have a bottom valve size at least five (5) inches in diameter, one (1) four and one-half (4.5) inch pumper nozzle, and two (2) two and one-half (2.5) inch nozzles.

(e) Hydrants, when used for flushing the water main, shall be able to provide at least two and one-half (2.5) cubic feet per second of water velocity at the point immediately preceding the exit point.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-15 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2506; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-16 327 IAC 8-3.2-16 Chamber drainage

327 IAC 8-3.2-16 Chamber drainage

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 16. The chambers, pits, or manholes containing valves, air relief valves, blow-offs, cross-connection prevention devices, meters, or other devices connected directly or indirectly to the water main shall not be connected directly to any storm drain or sanitary sewer. All chambers, pits, or manholes shall be drained to the ground surface that is not prone to flooding by surface water or to absorption pits underground.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-16 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2506; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-17 327 IAC 8-3.2-17 Installation

327 IAC 8-3.2-17 Installation

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 17. (a) All water mains and their accessories must be installed and pressure and leak tested in accordance with the applicable provisions of one (1) of the following:

(1) C600-17 AWWA Standard for Installation of Ductile-Iron Mains and Their Appurtenances*.

(2) C602-23 AWWA Standard for Cement-Mortar Lining of Water Pipelines in Place, 4 in (100 mm) and Larger*.

(3) C605-21 AWWA Standard for Underground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Molecularly Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride (PVCO) Pressure Pipe and Fittings*.

(4) C606-22 AWWA Standard for Grooved and Shouldered Joints*.

If an AWWA Standard is not available for the particular installation, the manufacturers recommended installation procedure must be followed.

(b) Continuous and uniform bedding must be provided in the trench for all buried pipe. Backfill material must be tamped in layers around the pipe and to a sufficient height above the pipe to adequately support and protect the pipe. Stones that cannot pass through a U.S. Standard Sieve opening of two (2) inches that are found in the trench within six (6) inches of the outside edge of the pipe must be removed.

(c) All necessary reaction blocking, tie rods, or joints designed to prevent movement for pipes and fittings, regardless of material type, at tees, bends, plugs, and hydrants must be installed to prevent movement in conformance with AWWA Standard C600-17*.

(d) Water mains must be covered with earthen cover in accordance with the following:

(e) The cover dimension is measured from the top of pipe to the proposed finish grade.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. The version incorporated by reference is the version in effect as of December 31, 2023. Copies may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-17 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2506; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2956; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-18 327 IAC 8-3.2-18 Disinfection

327 IAC 8-3.2-18 Disinfection

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 18. (a) All new, cleaned, or repaired water mains must be disinfected in accordance with C651-14 AWWA Standard for Disinfecting Water Mains*.

(b) Chlorinated water must be disposed of by either disposal to a:

(1) sanitary sewer with the approval of the local sewer authority; or

(2) location other than a sanitary sewer after obtaining a discharge permit from the commissioner.

(c) Laboratory reports documenting the conformance with AWWA Standard C651-14, Section 5* must be submitted to the commissioner before the water main is brought into service. The laboratory used must be approved by the commissioner. The laboratory report presenting the sample results must be sent to the commissioner within ten (10) working days after receiving the report from the laboratory. The laboratory results must have the commissioner's assigned permit number marked on the upper right hand corner of the top page.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. The version incorporated by reference is the version in effect as of December 31, 2023. Copies may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-18 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2508; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2957; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-19 327 IAC 8-3.2-19 Cross connection control

327 IAC 8-3.2-19 Cross connection control

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 19. All service connections to facilities designated as a cross connection hazard by 327 IAC 8-10-4(c) shall be equipped with either a reduced pressure principle or an air gap backflow preventer according to 327 IAC 8-10-7.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-19 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2508; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.2-20 327 IAC 8-3.2-20 Technical standard alternative demonstration

327 IAC 8-3.2-20 Technical standard alternative demonstration

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 20. (a) An alternative to technical standards required by this rule may be approved by the commissioner for either a single application or for public water system-wide applications of the technical standard if the applicant demonstrates in a written submission that the alternative will achieve the following:

(1) Meet the issuance requirements of 327 IAC 8-3-4.

(2) Provide drinking water of at least the same satisfactory quality and normal operating pressure at the peak operating flow rate as the technical standards of this rule would provide.

(b) An alternative to technical standards required by this rule may be approved by the commissioner for all systems or a specific subset of systems if the alternative will achieve the following:

(1) Meet the issuance requirements of 327 IAC 8-3-4.

(2) Provide drinking water of at least the same satisfactory quality and normal operating pressure at the peak operating flow rate as the technical standards of this rule would provide.

(c) Continued operation of the approved alternative technical standard shall require no renewal if the alternative technical standard is operated in the manner approved by the commissioner.

(d) An alternative to a technical standard approved under subsection (a) shall only apply to the application or the public water system for which the alternative is requested.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.2-20 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2508; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2957; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

Rule 3.3

327 IAC 8-3.3-1 327 IAC 8-3.3-1 Definitions

Rule 3.3. Public Water System Quantity Requirement Standards

327 IAC 8-3.3-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 16-41-26-1; IC 16-41-26-8

Sec. 1. In addition to definitions contained in IC 13-11-2, 327 IAC 8-1-1, and 327 IAC 8-3-1, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Agricultural labor camp" means an area as described in IC 16-41-26-1.

(2) "Primary pumps" means any pumps used to deliver drinking water to the distribution system. Primary pumps are the high service pumps in a staged treatment system. Primary pumps are the well pumps in a public water system that utilizes no treatment.

(3) "Rated capacity" means the optimum flowrate output for the intended use from a device as determined by the manufacturer of the device.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.3-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2508; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.3-2 327 IAC 8-3.3-2 Calculation of public water system quantity requirement standards for average and peak demand conditions

327 IAC 8-3.3-2 Calculation of public water system quantity requirement standards for average and peak demand conditions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 2. (a) The calculated average and peak flowrate values required for a water main extension to a public water system shall be equal to the average and peak daily consumer demands of the proposed additional service connections calculated as follows:

(1) The public water supply quantity requirement for the average daily consumer demand for residential service connections shall be determined by using a general average daily demand value. The following method shall be used to calculate average and peak supply quantity requirements:

ADCD = (General Avg) × PRSC

PDCD = (ADCD × PF) + FF

(2) The public water supply quantity requirement for the average and peak daily consumer demand for residential service connections may be determined from the monthly reports of operations (MROs) as follows:

(A) The following method may be used to calculate average and peak supply quantity requirements for a public water system that has been in operation for at least ten (10) years and has an accurate record of MROs for that time period:

ADCD = (Max Average) × PRSC

PDCD = (ADCD × PF) + FF

Max Average = (ADCD10) ÷ (SC10)

PF = MDD10 ÷ 10YADD

(B) If a public water service has not been in operation for at least ten (10) years, then all available MROs shall be used to determine the highest average daily demand (ADCD10), the number of service connections at ADCD10 (SC10), the maximum single day demand (MDD10), and the ten (10) year average daily demand (10YADD).

(3) The public water supply quantity requirement for the average and peak daily consumer demand for service connections described by Table 2-1 in subsection (b). The following method may be used to calculate the average and peak public water supply quantity requirements:

ADCD = DCF × PSC

PDCD = (ADCD × PF) + FF

(4) If the average and peak daily consumer demand cannot be determined or calculated using the methods described in subdivision (1), (2), or (3), the determination of the average and peak daily consumer demand must be approved by the commissioner. The source and any calculations or assumptions must be approved by the commissioner.

(b) The following demand calculation factors shall be used in the calculations under subsection(a)(3):

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.3-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2508; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.3-3 327 IAC 8-3.3-3 Determination of public water system capacity

327 IAC 8-3.3-3 Determination of public water system capacity

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 3. (a) A PWS's daily capacity is determined by adding together the production capacity determined under subsection (b) and the purchase capacity, if any, determined under subsection (c).

(b) The production capacity is the lesser of the following amounts:

(1) The "design daily production" in gallons per day as reported on the most recent Public Water System Sanitary Survey conducted by the commissioner under 40 CFR 141.401*, 40 CFR 21(d)*, and 327 IAC 8-2.8.

(2) The sum of the rated daily capacity of all primary pumps utilized by a public water supplier less the primary pump with the largest rated capacity.

(c) A PWS that supplements its own capacity by purchasing water may add the amount of the purchase capacity to the PWS daily capacity. The purchase capacity is one (1) of the following amounts:

(1) The contractual amount, expressed as a daily quantity, of water purchased from a separate PWS.

(2) The commissioner's approved amount expressed as a daily quantity of water purchased from a separate PWS. The commissioner's approval of the purchase capacity is required when no:

(A) purchase water contract exists; or

(B) finite daily quantity of water is specified in the purchase water contract.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.3-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2510; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.3-4 327 IAC 8-3.3-4 Additional PWS quantity requirement standards for school buildings and related facilities

327 IAC 8-3.3-4 Additional PWS quantity requirement standards for school buildings and related facilities

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 4. (a) All school buildings and related facilities must be supplied with safe, potable water from an approved source and water distribution system.

(b) The drinking water for school buildings and related facilities must be supplied at the flow rate and pressure required by 327 IAC 8-3.2-11, at the quality required by 327 IAC 8-2.7, and in accordance with the following:

(1) The water supply and water distribution system must be sized and constructed to deliver water at twenty (20) pounds per square inch minimum pressure to all fixtures and appurtenances during periods of peak water demand.

(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1), school buildings may be served by hand-operated well pumps where religious custom precludes using electrically or gasoline driven well pumps providing the well and well pump are located and constructed in compliance with this rule.

(c) A connection to a PWS must be made with its potable water used exclusively wherever the system is available or becomes available within a reasonable distance from the school facility, with the exception that nonpotable sources of water are available and may be utilized for the following nonpotable activities:

(1) Lawn sprinkling.

(2) Bus washing.

(3) Firefighting.

(4) Other nonpotable uses provided by a nonpotable distribution system having no connection to the potable system.

(d) Where a community PWS is not available, a properly located and constructed private water supply must be provided. Beginning on May 1, 1999, all new and modified PWSs exclusively serving schools and related facilities must be equipped with a backup system capable of providing drinking water in accordance with subsection (b).

(e) Well pumps, pressure tanks, storage tanks, treatment facilities, and piping must be sized to meet peak daily consumer demands. The minimum usable capacity of the pressure tank, in gallons, must be three (3) times the installed well pump capacity in gallons per minute. If the well or pump cannot meet peak demands, sufficient additional usable storage capacity must be provided to meet peak demands.

(f) Each school building or addition to a school building may have a potable water supply where necessary to provide adequate service. However, where at least two (2) school potable water supply systems are located on the same site, the water supply systems must be sufficiently interconnected to allow for the maximum possible utilization of each should a system fail.

(g) Unless lower water system demands can be documented to the satisfaction of the commissioner, all school buildings and additions to school buildings constructed after February 17, 1985, must have a water supply system capable of furnishing at least:

(1) fifteen (15) gallons per day, per student, up through the elementary grades;

(2) twenty-five (25) gallons per day, per student, in grades greater than elementary; and

(3) one hundred (100) gallons per day, per dormitory bed, based on maximum building occupancy.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.3-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2511; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2958; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.3-5 327 IAC 8-3.3-5 Additional public water system quantity requirement standards for mobile home parks

327 IAC 8-3.3-5 Additional public water system quantity requirement standards for mobile home parks

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 5. (a) An accessible, adequate, safe, and potable supply of water shall be provided in all mobile home parks and additions.

(b) Where a public water system is available, a connection shall be made thereto and its water used exclusively.

(c) A watertight casing pipe extending at least twelve (12) inches above the ground shall surround any part of a suction pipe, drop pipe, or delivery pipe not normally under constant pressure and located within twenty-five (25) feet of the ground surface.

(d) Each mobile home lot shall be provided with a cold water tap extending at least four (4) inches above the ground surface. The outlet shall be protected from freezing by the use of a heater tape, insulation, or draining when not in use. In no case shall a stop-and-waste valve or other device that would allow aspiration, backflow, or contaminated water into the potable water system be used.

(e) The individual water and sewer connections on each mobile home lot shall be separated not less than five (5) feet horizontally.

(f) The water supply system shall be capable of furnishing a minimum of two hundred (200) gallons per day per mobile home lot in all mobile home parks constructed after June 14, 1974, as well as in all additions to mobile home parks constructed after the date.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.3-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2511; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2958; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.3-6 327 IAC 8-3.3-6 Additional public water system quantity requirement standards for agricultural labor camps

327 IAC 8-3.3-6 Additional public water system quantity requirement standards for agricultural labor camps

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1; IC 16-41-26-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 6. (a) An adequate and convenient supply of water that meets the water quality standards of the department under 327 IAC 2 shall be available at all times in each agricultural labor camp for culinary, drinking, bathing, and laundry purposes. Where a public water system is available, it shall be used to provide water for the agricultural labor camp.

(b) A cold water tap shall be available within one hundred (100) feet of each individual living unit when water is not provided in the unit. Adequate drainage facilities shall be provided for overflow and spillage.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.3-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2512; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2959; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

Rule 3.4

327 IAC 8-3.4-1 327 IAC 8-3.4-1 Definitions

Rule 3.4. Public Water System Wells

327 IAC 8-3.4-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2-140.8; IC 16-41-26-1; IC 25-17.6; IC 25-31; IC 25-39-3

Sec. 1. In addition to the definitions in IC 13-11-2, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Agricultural labor camp" means an area as described in IC 16-41-26-1.

(2) "Annulus" means the space between the:

(A) exterior of a well casing; and

(B) inside diameter of the borehole.

(3) "Bentonite" has the meaning set forth in 312 IAC 13-1-4.

(4) "Bentonite slurry" means a mixture, made according to manufacturer specifications, of water and commercial grouting or plugging bentonite that contains high concentrations of solids. The term does not include sodium bentonite products that:

(A) contain low solid concentration; or

(B) are designed for drilling fluid purposes.

(5) "Community public water supply system", "CPWSS", "community public water system", "community water system", or "CWS" means a public water system that:

(A) serves at least fifteen (15) service connections used by year-round residents; or

(B) regularly serves at least twenty-five (25) year-round residents.

(6) "Course grade crushed bentonite" means natural bentonite crushed to an average size range of three-eighths (3/8) to three-fourths (3/4) inch.

(7) "Direct additives" means chemical additives that are used in public water systems for the treatment of raw water. Direct additives are also used to protect drinking water during storage and distribution. Examples of direct additives include agents used for the following:

(A) Coagulation and flocculation.

(B) Corrosion and scale control.

(C) Softening.

(D) Sequestering.

(E) Precipitation.

(F) pH adjustment.

(G) Disinfection.

(H) Oxidation.

(8) "Drawdown" means the vertical difference measured between the static and the pumping water levels. The term is commonly expressed in units of length.

(9) "Entry point to the water distribution system" means one (1) of the following points:

(A) For public water systems that utilize water treatment facilities, the point at which the drinking water has:

(i) left the treatment facilities; and

(ii) entered the water distribution system.

(B) For public water systems that do not utilize water treatment facilities, the point at which the water has:

(i) left the supply facilities; and

(ii) entered the water distribution system.

(10) "Flowing well" means a well completed in a confined aquifer where the water rises naturally to an elevation above land surface.

(11) "Indirect additives" means additives that are materials or equipment that come in contact with drinking water or direct additives. Examples of indirect additives include the following:

(A) Pipes, valves, and related products.

(B) Barrier or baffle materials.

(C) Joining and sealing materials.

(D) Protective materials and related products.

(E) Mechanical devices or structures used in:

(i) treatment;

(ii) storage;

(iii) transmission; and

(iv) distribution;

systems.

(12) "Isolation area" means the separation distance of a public water system production well from a potential or existing source of contamination or damage as described in section 9 of this rule.

(13) "Licensed professional geologist" means a person who is licensed as a professional geologist by the Indiana board of licensure for professional geologists under IC 25-17.6.

(14) "Licensed well driller" means a person who is licensed as a well driller under IC 25-39-3.

(15) "Medium grade crushed bentonite" means natural bentonite crushed to an average size range of one-fourth (1/4) to three-eighths (3/8) inch.

(16) "Noncommunity public water supply system" or "NCPWSS" has the meaning set forth at IC 13-11-2-140.8.

(17) "Nontransient noncommunity public water supply system" means a public water system that is not a community water system that regularly serves the same twenty-five (25) or more persons at least six (6) months per year.

(18) "Normal operating pressure" means the water pressure maintained in a system regardless of public service load in the absence of extenuating circumstances.

(19) "Peak daily consumer demand" means the flow rate as determined in 327 IAC 8-3.3.

(20) "Pitless adapter" means a device or assembly of parts that:

(A) will permit water to pass through the wall of the well casing or extension thereof; and

(B) provides access to the well and parts of the water system within the well in a manner to prevent the entrance of contaminants into the well and the water produced.

(21) "Primary pump" means a pump used to deliver drinking water to a water distribution system.

(22) "Production well" or "well" means a well that provides water for human consumption within the applicability of section 2 of this rule.

(23) "Professional engineer" means a person who is registered as a professional engineer by the state board of registration for professional engineers under IC 25-31.

(24) "Public water system", "public water supply", "public water supply system", "PWS", or "PWSS" has the meaning set forth in 327 IAC 8-2-1(74).

(25) "Pumping test" means a test that is conducted to determine well performance or aquifer characteristics.

(26) "Rated capacity" means the flow rate that a pump is capable of producing at a total dynamic head as determined by the manufacturer of that pump. The term is usually expressed as a unit of volume produced from a well within a unit of time.

(27) "Regulatory flood" has the meaning set forth in 312 IAC 10-2-35.

(28) "Sanitary setback" means an isolation area.

(29) "Schedule 40" refers to the unit of size of standard steel pipe. Standard pipe sizes are designated by the nominal size and schedule number. The schedule numbers are related to the:

(A) permissible operating pressure; and

(B) allowable stress of the steel;

of the pipe. The range of schedule numbers is from ten (10) to one hundred sixty (160) with the higher numbers indicating a heavier wall thickness. Since all schedules of pipe of a given nominal size have the same outside diameter, the higher schedules have a smaller inside diameter.

(30) "Small nontransient noncommunity public water system" means a public water system that:

(A) meets the definition of a nontransient noncommunity public water system under 327 IAC 8-2-1(64);

(B) serves one hundred (100) or fewer individuals; and

(C) does not utilize surface water or ground water under the influence of surface water as its water source.

(31) "Small transient noncommunity public water system" means a public water system that:

(A) meets the definition of a transient noncommunity public water system under 327 IAC 8-2-1(94);

(B) serves two hundred fifty (250) or fewer individuals per day; and

(C) does not utilize surface water or ground water under the influence of surface water as its water source.

(32) "Specific capacity" means the rate of discharge of a production well per unit of drawdown. The term is commonly expressed as a unit of volume produced from a well within a unit of time per length or depth of drawdown.

(33) "Static water level" means the level of water (including seasonal fluctuations) in the production well that is not influenced by pumping.

(34) "Test well" means a well that is installed to:

(A) obtain hydrogeological information; or

(B) monitor the quality or quantity of ground water.

(35) "Unconsolidated formations" means geologic materials overlying bedrock, such as sand, gravel, and clay.

(36) "Usable capacity" means the volume of water available in a hydropneumatic or other tank as measured from the pump shut-off pressure to the pump starting pressure.

(37) "Water distribution system" means that part of the public water system in which water is conveyed from the water treatment plant to the premises of the consumer.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3366; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2959; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; filed May 5, 2022, 9:24 a.m.: 20220601-IR-327210132FRA; errata filed Jun 15, 2022, 3:26 p.m.: 20220622-IR-327220220ACA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-2 327 IAC 8-3.4-2 Applicability

327 IAC 8-3.4-2 Applicability

Authority: IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 2. The technical standards established in this rule are applicable to the design and construction of new or modified public water system production wells constructed in Indiana as specified in 327 IAC 8-3 and to the applications, plans, and specifications of those water wells that are reviewed by the commissioner.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3368; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2961; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-3 327 IAC 8-3.4-3 Certification

327 IAC 8-3.4-3 Certification

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 25-31-1-19

Sec. 3. (a) A professional engineer must certify that the well design as shown on an application, plans, and specifications for a public water system well is in compliance with this rule except as provided in subsection (b).

(b) For a well design at small transient or small nontransient noncommunity water systems that are not subject to subsection (c), the well design as shown on an application, plans, and specifications for a public water system well may be certified by any of the following:

(1) A professional engineer.

(2) A licensed well driller.

(3) A licensed professional geologist.

(c) As required under IC 25-31-1-19(a), a well design on projects for:

(1) a county;

(2) a city;

(3) a town;

(4) a township;

(5) a school corporation; or

(6) any other political subdivision;

must have a professional engineer certify that the well design as shown on an application, plans, and specifications for a public water system well is in compliance with the rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3368; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2961; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-4 327 IAC 8-3.4-4 Required information regarding the location of a proposed production well

327 IAC 8-3.4-4 Required information regarding the location of a proposed production well

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 25-31-1-19

Sec. 4. (a) Two (2) copies of the following information shall be provided with each application for a proposed production well or for the conversion of an existing well to a production well:

(1) A description of the purpose of the proposed well, including the following:

(A) The anticipated well yield.

(B) The anticipated system demand.

(2) The following, as applicable, to demonstrate ownership or control of the sanitary setback of the proposed well:

(A) A copy of a recorded deed or easement.

(B) A certified statement attesting to the ownership or control of the sanitary setback of the proposed well.

(3) The rated capacity of the existing well or wells if the proposed well is in an existing well field.

(4) The number of wells proposed for construction in the application.

(5) The highest flood elevation on record with the Indiana department of natural resources in the proposed sanitary setback, as determined in section 9 of this rule, if any part of the sanitary setback is in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a flood hazard.

(b) The following two (2) types of public water systems shall submit an application, for a new production well, that provides the information as specified:

(1) A CPWSS subject to this rule shall submit two (2) copies of the following:

(A) The information required by 327 IAC 8-4.1-13.

(B) Driving directions to the well site.

(2) A NCPWSS subject to this rule shall submit two (2) copies of the following:

(A) A detailed map, drawn to a scale, showing the following:

(i) The proposed well site with ownership or easement boundaries.

(ii) The location of the proposed well.

(iii) The standard sanitary setback in accordance with section 9 of this rule.

(iv) The results of a visual survey showing all sources of contamination within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet.

(B) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) quadrangle name for the proposed production well site.

(C) A summary of geologic and ground water quality information, where available, for the aquifer system utilized by a proposed well.

(D) Driving directions to the production well site.

(c) The plans required to be submitted with an application for a construction permit specified in 327 IAC 8-3-3 shall be submitted in duplicate and include plans of the proposed well site in accordance with the following:

(1) Each sheet of the plans must bear a dated signature and seal of a professional engineer or, in the case of a small transient or small nontransient noncommunity public water system:

(A) a dated signature and seal of a professional engineer; or

(B) a dated signature and license number of a licensed:

(i) well driller; or

(ii) professional geologist.

Where a professional engineer is required under IC 25-31-1-19(a), each sheet of the plans at a small transient or small nontransient noncommunity public water system must bear a dated signature and seal of a professional engineer.

(2) Include the entire sanitary setback, as described in section 9 of this rule, or the area within a one hundred (100) foot radius from the proposed well casing, whichever is greater, along with a description specifying the following:

(A) The finished grade that will prevent surface water ponding near the well location.

(B) The highest flood elevation on record with the Indiana department of natural resources in the proposed sanitary setback if any part of the sanitary setback is in an area identified by the FEMA as a flood hazard.

(C) The location of the following existing or proposed facilities:

(i) Wells.

(ii) Roads and buildings.

(iii) Discharge piping.

(iv) Raw water transmission main.

(v) Sanitary sewers, storm sewers, manholes, and culverts.

(vi) Septic or sewage treatment equipment, including absorption field trenches.

(vii) Aboveground storage tanks, underground storage tanks, and the distribution device serving a tank of either type.

(viii) Surface waterbodies.

(ix) A potential source of contamination not described in this clause.

(3) If an existing or proposed facility listed in subdivision (2)(C) is not present in the sanitary setback, the application for a construction permit shall specify that fact.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3368; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2961; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-5 327 IAC 8-3.4-5 Required information regarding the mechanics of a new production well

327 IAC 8-3.4-5 Required information regarding the mechanics of a new production well

Authority: IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 5. (a) The information required in this section shall be provided:

(1) when a construction permit application is submitted; or

(2) in accordance with section 6 of this rule as a postconstruction submittal.

(b) The following information shall be provided for a production well, whether it is proposed for construction or modification:

(1) The type of proposed well described as tubular, gravel pack, radial collector, rock, or other type of well.

(2) The type of drilling method described as rotary, cable tool, bucket, or other type of drilling method.

(3) The depth of the proposed well.

(4) The following information regarding the casing of the proposed well:

(A) Length.

(B) Diameter of the casing.

(C) Diameter of the borehole.

(D) Casing material characteristics, including the following:

(i) Material type.

(ii) Schedule or thickness.

(iii) Pressure rating if polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is utilized as the casing material.

(E) Relative elevation or mean sea level elevation of the following:

(i) Top of casing.

(ii) Finished well house floor or slab.

(iii) Top of gravel pack.

(iv) Pump base.

(v) Finished grade.

(5) The following information regarding the well screen:

(A) Material type.

(B) Length.

(C) Diameter.

(D) Slot size of screen.

(E) Design entrance velocity.

(F) Elevation of the following:

(i) Top of screen.

(ii) Base of screen.

(6) The following information regarding the grout:

(A) Material type.

(B) Depth and the extent of the grouting.

(7) The following information regarding the well pump:

(A) Type.

(B) Total dynamic head.

(C) Number of stages.

(D) Rated capacity.

(E) Pump curves.

(F) Type of lubrication.

(G) Provisions for power source.

(H) Provisions for emergency operation.

(8) A description of equipment utilized for water level measurement.

(9) The following information regarding the discharge piping:

(A) Material type.

(B) Pressure rating.

(C) Diameter.

(D) Description of the flow measuring equipment.

(E) Location of the following:

(i) Check valve.

(ii) Shut off valve.

(iii) Pressure gauge.

(iv) Smooth nosed sample tap.

(v) Air relief or vacuum relief valves where applicable.

(vi) Threaded or flanged port for maintenance and testing.

(c) The plans required to be submitted with an application for construction permit under 327 IAC 8-3-3 must include a cross section and plan view of the applicable proposed production well mechanics that includes the following:

(1) Overall depth.

(2) Depth of grouting.

(3) Well screen location.

(4) Casing details.

(5) Discharge piping or raw water transmission main and components.

(6) Well house and other protective equipment.

(7) Pumping equipment.

(8) Storage equipment.

(9) Water treatment equipment.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3369; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-6 327 IAC 8-3.4-6 Postconstruction submittal of information

327 IAC 8-3.4-6 Postconstruction submittal of information

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-16-2

Sec. 6. (a) If the applicant has elected to submit the information required in section 5 of this rule as a postconstruction submittal, the following must be received by the commissioner at least thirty (30) days before a new or modified production well with an effective construction permit is placed into production:

(1) The construction permit number assigned by the commissioner.

(2) Proposed commencement date of production.

(3) Information required in section 5 of this rule.

(4) As-built construction drawings, in accordance with section 5 of this rule and 327 IAC 8-3.

(b) The total of thirty (30) days, as specified in subsection (a), shall include all calendar days from the commissioner's date-stamped receipt of the items, specified in subsection (a), excluding the calendar days that occur between the following two (2) activities:

(1) A commissioner's written notification to the applicant that the submittal does not fulfill the requirements of subsection (a) or is incomplete, is inaccurate, or indicates the proposed construction was not in accordance with this rule or 327 IAC 8-3-4.

(2) The commissioner's date-stamped receipt of the applicant's submittal of additional information subsequent to the commissioner's notification, as described in subdivision (1), to demonstrate that the submittal has achieved the requirements of subsection (a) and is complete, is accurate, and indicates the proposed construction was in accordance with this rule and 327 IAC 8-3-4.

(c) The commissioner may modify or revoke the construction permit based on the information submitted under subsection (a) in accordance with IC 13-18-16-2.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3370; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-7 327 IAC 8-3.4-7 Required easements, other permits

327 IAC 8-3.4-7 Required easements, other permits

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 7. (a) An easement, deed restriction, or right-of-way granted for a production well must:

(1) prohibit the construction of any permanent structure, with the exception of structures associated with the housing of the well equipment, over the production well; and

(2) provide access to the production well site for maintenance purposes.

(b) A permit or exemption required by another government entity for a production well must be obtained prior to the commencement of construction under this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3370; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-8 327 IAC 8-3.4-8 Production well materials

327 IAC 8-3.4-8 Production well materials

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 8. (a) A direct or indirect additive used with or in a production well must be in accordance with 327 IAC 8-1.

(b) A lead packer shall not be used in a production well.

(c) A public water system shall not introduce, permit, or allow the introduction of a material into the drinking water that does not meet the requirements of this rule or 327 IAC 8-1.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-8 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3370; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2962; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-9 327 IAC 8-3.4-9 Separation of production well from potential or existing contamination or damage source

327 IAC 8-3.4-9 Separation of production well from potential or existing contamination or damage source

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 15-16-4; IC 15-16-5

Sec. 9. A PWS must comply with the following provisions for the separation of a production well from a potential or an existing source of contamination or damage, except replacement wells allowed under section 9.1 of this rule:

(1) The sanitary setback from a potential or an existing source of contamination for the construction of a PWS production well is the circular area within a radius as stated in the following table:

(2) A well subject to automatic disinfection treatment before entering the water distribution system must meet a sanitary setback of at least one hundred (100) feet. To meet this provision at systems using chlorine or chlorine dioxide, the:

(A) free chlorine residual disinfectant concentration in the water entering the water distribution system cannot be less than two-tenths (0.2) milligrams per liter (mg/l) for more than four (4) hours; and

(B) residual disinfectant level in the water distribution system cannot be undetectable in more than five percent (5%) of the samples collected each month in accordance with 40 CFR 141.72* and 40 CFR 141.132*.

Systems using disinfectants other than chlorine or chlorine dioxide must maintain an equivalent level of disinfection as determined by the commissioner.

(3) A determination of favorable hydrogeological conditions may be approved by the commissioner after the submission of a report that is signed, dated, and sealed by a licensed professional geologist, or other person legally authorized to perform geological services, or a professional engineer who applies geology to the practice of engineering. The report must include the following information:

(A) The thickness, vertical permeability, and spatial continuity of a protective layer or layers overlying the production aquifer.

(B) The local and regional geologic conditions of the well site area.

(C) The relative susceptibility to contamination of the proposed production aquifer.

(4) A well discharging into the inlet side of a surface water treatment process plant that meets the requirements of 40 CFR 141, Subpart H* and 40 CFR 141, Subpart P* is not subject to a sanitary setback requirement.

(5) The sanitary setback is subject to the following additional requirements:

(A) The separation distance between at least two (2) wells of a PWS must be maintained in accordance with the following:

(i) A production well with a pumping capacity of less than seventy (70) gpm must not be located closer than fifty (50) feet from another production well.

(ii) A production well with a pumping capacity of greater than or equal to seventy (70) gpm must not be located closer than one hundred (100) feet from another production well.

(iii) A PWS drinking water well that is part of a transient noncommunity PWS must not be closer than fifty (50) feet, regardless of the capacity of pumping equipment, from another well in the system.

(B) A storm or sanitary sewer must not be located within the sanitary setback of a production well unless the storm or sanitary sewer is:

(i) more than fifty (50) feet, as measured from all directions, from a PWS production well; and

(ii) constructed in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.2-8, 327 IAC 8-3.2-17(a), and 327 IAC 8-3.2-17(b).

(C) The sanitary setback for a PWS production well must conform to the following requirements concerning transportation routes:

(i) A sanitary setback does not apply to roadways, paved surfaces, and parking areas for service vehicles that:

(AA) service the proposed well, pump, and appurtenances;

(BB) are owned or controlled by the PWS; and

(CC) are restricted from access by the public.

(ii) Roadways, paved surfaces, and parking areas must not be located within fifty (50) feet of a well if they are part of the following:

(AA) Residential subdivisions.

(BB) Apartment communities.

(CC) Mobile home parks.

(DD) Recreational parks.

(iii) A transportation route, such as a railway, roadway, paved area, or parking area, including paved or unpaved roadway or surface areas, must not be located within the sanitary setback as measured from the outside edge of the well casing to the traveled portion of the transportation route, if the transportation route is:

(AA) accessible in full or in part for commercial or industrial transportation activities; or

(BB) listed as a hazardous material route.

(D) The distance between the location of a PWS production well casing and a surface water body must be at least twenty-five (25) feet, including for:

(i) a stream;

(ii) a pond;

(iii) a lake;

(iv) a reservoir;

(v) an impoundment; or

(vi) a drainage ditch.

(6) The commissioner may modify the requirements of a sanitary setback, control area, or separation distance to an alternative area or distance so long as the alternative area or distance can provide the same factor of safety for filtering pathogenic contaminants as the sanitary setback or separation distance. The commissioner's decision to allow an alternative sanitary setback or separation distance must be based on the following conditions:

(A) The applicant's submission of a report describing the following:

(i) Treatment processes.

(ii) Geologic features.

(iii) Additional water monitoring provisions.

(iv) Other means of providing pathogenic contaminant filtration.

(v) Other means of mitigating contaminant sources relative to the location of the well.

(B) The report required by clause (A) must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer, licensed well driller, or licensed professional geologist.

(7) A supplier of water to a PWS must own or control the sanitary setback by recorded deed, easement, or long term lease. A small nontransient noncommunity PWS or small transient noncommunity PWS must own or control a fifty (50) foot sanitary setback by recorded deed, easement, or long term lease.

(8) The use, application, storage, mixing, loading, and transportation of pesticides in accordance with IC 15-16-4, IC 15-16-5, and the rules and guidance thereunder, developed by the Indiana pesticide review board and the office of the state chemist, may occur within the sanitary setback if the following requirements are met by the PWS:

(A) The production well casing is constructed of steel in accordance with section 16 of this rule.

(B) The product is stored within a containment system:

(i) designed;

(ii) constructed;

(iii) operated; and

(iv) maintained;

to contain spills or leaks.

(9) Water treatment chemicals and fuels for water production equipment containing contaminants that are not registered pesticides regulated under the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq., as amended August 6, 1996**, may be used, stored, mixed, loaded, and transported within the standard sanitary setback if the following conditions are met:

(A) The production well casing is constructed of steel in accordance with section 16 of this rule.

(B) The product is stored:

(i) within a containment system designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain spills or leaks; and

(ii) in an underground or aboveground storage tank that is in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

**The Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq., as amended August 6, 1996, can be found at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscode/1996/title42/chapter6.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-9 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3371; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2963; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; errata filed Jul 31, 2017, 11:06 a.m.: 20170809-IR-327170349ACA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-9.1 327 IAC 8-3.4-9.1 Sanitary setback requirements for replacement wells at noncommunity public water systems

327 IAC 8-3.4-9.1 Sanitary setback requirements for replacement wells at noncommunity public water systems

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 9.1. All replacement wells at noncommunity public water systems shall be located as far as practicable from all potential contaminant sources on property that the public water system already owns or controls if the provisions of section 9(1) through 9(5) of this rule cannot be met.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-9.1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2965; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-10 327 IAC 8-3.4-10 Production well design criteria

327 IAC 8-3.4-10 Production well design criteria

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 10. (a) A new PWS production well must have capacity to meet the pressure and flowrate demands of the system as calculated in section 12 of this rule.

(b) A PWS production well that is equipped with a well screen must:

(1) possess a sustainable yield that prevents the pumping level from dropping below the top of the well screen; and

(2) operate with an entrance velocity less than or equal to one-tenth (0.1) foot per second.

(c) A PWS production well must be evaluated to determine whether it is under the direct influence of surface water as required under 40 CFR 141.72*.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-10 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3372; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-11 327 IAC 8-3.4-11 Production well minimum diameter

327 IAC 8-3.4-11 Production well minimum diameter

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 11. (a) The minimum inside diameter of a production well casing shall be five (5) inches.

(b) The minimum inside diameter of a production well casing shall be in accordance with the following table:

For a pump assembly with an outside diameter of between four (4) inches and twenty-two (22) inches but not appearing on this table, linear interpolation shall be used to determine the minimum inside diameter of the production well casing. For a pump assembly with an outside diameter greater than twenty-two (22) inches, the minimum inside diameter of the production well casing shall be at least one and twenty-five hundredths (1.25) times the outside diameter of the pump assembly.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-11 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3373; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-12 327 IAC 8-3.4-12 Flow rate and pressure requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-12 Flow rate and pressure requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 12. (a) The normal operating pressure in the water distribution system of a noncommunity public water system shall meet the following conditions:

(1) Be a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds per square inch (psi) at ground level for a flow rate equal to the average daily consumer demand as determined in 327 IAC 8-3.3-2.

(2) Be at least twenty (20) psi under all conditions of flow in the water distribution system and at ground level for a flow rate equal to the peak daily consumer demand as determined in 327 IAC 8-3.3-2.

(b) Flow rate and pressure requirements for a community public water system shall be in accordance with the requirements of 327 IAC 8-3.2-11.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-12 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3373; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2965; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-13 327 IAC 8-3.4-13 Backup provisions for production wells

327 IAC 8-3.4-13 Backup provisions for production wells

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 13. (a) The following backup provisions shall apply to both a community public water system and a noncommunity public water system having a pumping capacity greater than or equal to seventy (70) gallons per minute:

(1) The backup provisions shall be designed to provide system conformance with section 12 of this rule when the largest pump is out of service.

(2) A system shall have one (1) or more backup wells designed to provide system conformance with section 12 of this rule.

(b) Schools, correctional facilities, health care facilities, and agricultural labor camps, regardless of pumping capacity, must comply with the requirements of subsection (a).

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-13 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3373; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2965; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-14 327 IAC 8-3.4-14 Hydropneumatic storage tanks

327 IAC 8-3.4-14 Hydropneumatic storage tanks

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 22-12

Sec. 14. (a) A hydropneumatic storage tank shall conform with the following:

(1) The requirements of IC 22-12 and 680 IAC.

(2) Shall not be buried except when in accordance with subdivisions (3) and (4).

(3) A tank shall be protected from freezing and flooding.

(4) Provide housing as follows:

(A) A hydropneumatic storage tank with an air-water diaphragm separator shall be within the housing.

(B) Hydropneumatic storage tanks without an air-water separator shall have all nontank mechanical parts, including valves, piping, and components, within the housing.

(5) Be equipped to provide the following:

(A) The ability to isolate the tank from the rest of the public water system.

(B) A drain.

(C) Control equipment consisting of the following:

(i) A pressure gauge.

(ii) Pressure relief valve.

(iii) Air addition as follows:

(AA) Manual air addition may suffice for a hydropneumatic storage tank with an air-water diaphragm separator.

(BB) Equipment for automatic air addition shall be required for all other hydropneumatic storage tanks.

(iv) Start and stop controls for the pumps.

(b) The usable capacity of a hydropneumatic storage tank must meet one (1) of the following:

(1) Be a minimum of three (3) times the installed rated capacity, in gallons per minute, of the primary pump, or pumps if more than one (1) pump is used to meet peak system demand, at an operating pressure of at least thirty-five (35) pounds per square inch.

(2) Be based on the manufacturer's pump specifications.

(3) Meet an alternative criteria approved by the commissioner.

(c) Unless required by IC 22-12 or 680 IAC to be certified by ASME, a hydropneumatic storage tank shall be certified by American National Standards Institute (ANSI), The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), National Sanitation Foundation (NSF International), or Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL). The applicant must submit information showing that the tank used is properly certified.

(d) Hydropneumatic tank storage of water shall not be designated for fire protection purposes.

(e) A hydropneumatic tank shall not be used in a community public water system when more than four hundred (400) persons are served.

(f) If more than one (1) hydropneumatic tank is used in series, each tank must:

(1) be able to be hydraulically isolated from the others using valves or similar devices;

(2) have sampling taps for performing water quality sampling; and

(3) be operated and maintained to ensure adequate water turnover.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-14 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3373; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2966; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-15 327 IAC 8-3.4-15 Discharge piping

327 IAC 8-3.4-15 Discharge piping

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 15. Discharge piping shall:

(1) meet the material requirements of 327 IAC 8-3.2-8;

(2) meet the installation requirements of 327 IAC 8-3.2-17;

(3) have control valves and other accessories located above the pumphouse floor when the discharge piping is located above grade; and

(4) be equipped with:

(A) check valve;

(B) shut off valve;

(C) pressure gauge;

(D) flow measuring equipment for individual or collective flow measurement;

(E) smooth nosed sample tap installed where positive pressure is maintained; and

(F) threaded or flanged port for maintenance and testing.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-15 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3374; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-16 327 IAC 8-3.4-16 Casing and screen requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-16 Casing and screen requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 16. (a) A drinking water production well casing shall meet the following requirements:

(1) A steel or stainless steel casing is required for the following:

(A) A community public water system.

(B) A public water system production well casing with an inside diameter greater than six (6) inches.

(2) Steel or stainless steel shall meet the following:

(A) Schedule 40 if the casing is less than or equal to ten (10) inches in diameter.

(B) Be at least three hundred seventy-five thousandths (0.375) of an inch in thickness if the casing is greater than ten (10) inches in diameter.

(3) Steel or stainless steel pipe used in a well casing shall be joined by:

(A) threading and the use of screwed couplings; or

(B) welding with full circumference welds.

(4) A production well not regulated under subdivision (1) may be equipped with a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) well casing when all of the following are met:

(A) The production well is not located within two hundred (200) feet of:

(i) stored or staged petroleum products; or

(ii) any known sources of volatile or semivolatile organic contaminants.

(B) The PVC casing is joined by solvent welding or mechanical joints that use PVC locking strips and synthetic watertight sealing gaskets.

(C) The PVC well casing and joints meet the requirements of ANSI/ASTM F480-02 "Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Well Casing Pipe and Couplings made in Standard Dimension Ratios (SDR), SCH 40 and SCH 80"*.

(D) The minimum wall thickness of PVC casing is at least the equivalent of SDR 21 according to ANSI/ASTM F480-02 for "Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Well Casing Pipe and Couplings made in Standard Dimension Ratios (SDR), SCH 40 and SCH 80"*.

(E) PVC casing shall be protected from damage from collision in accordance with the following:

(i) Three (3) posts shall be placed in an equilateral formation no more than twenty-four (24) inches in radius from the outside edge of the casing.

(ii) The posts specified in item (i) shall:

(AA) be concrete-filled steel posts at least four (4) inches in diameter or hollow steel at least twenty-five hundredths (0.25) of an inch in thickness; and

(BB) extend at least three (3) feet above grade and four (4) feet below grade.

(5) A permanent well casing shall terminate as follows:

(A) At the higher level of one (1) of the following:

(i) At least eighteen (18) inches above finished grade.

(ii) At least thirty-six (36) inches above the regulatory flood elevation if located in a designated flood hazard area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

(B) At least twelve (12) inches above the pump house floor or concrete apron.

(b) The casing shall be vented to the atmosphere with a vent that terminates in a downturned position at or above the top of the casing or the pitless adapter unit. The vent shall have a minimum one and one-half (11/2) inch diameter opening covered with a twenty-four (24) mesh, noncorrodible screen.

(c) A production well shall meet the following construction requirements:

(1) Have a maximum deviation from plumb not in excess of two-thirds (2/3) of the inside diameter of the well casing per one hundred (100) feet of well depth.

(2) Be aligned to permit proper operation of the type of permanent pump intended for the well. Alignment shall be tested as follows:

(A) By lowering into the well, through its entire depth, a section of pipe forty (40) feet long or a dummy of the same length.

(B) The pipe or dummy used as specified by clause (A) shall be in accordance with the following:

(i) One-half (1/2) inch less in diameter than the inside diameter of the part of the casing or hole being tested when the casing or hole diameter is ten (10) inches or less.

(ii) One (1) inch smaller than the inside diameter when that part of the casing or hole being tested is greater than ten (10) inches.

(C) An alignment test shall not be required inside well screens.

(d) A production well completed in an unconsolidated formation shall have screens installed and constructed of one (1) of the following materials:

(1) Stainless steel.

(2) PVC only if the casing material is also PVC.

(e) A production well casing shall be fitted to permit measurements of static and pumping water levels.

(f) A production well in an unconsolidated formation shall be packed with silica gravel if it has artificial gravel wall filters.

(g) The well house floor shall be at least six (6) inches above grade.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Notwithstanding language to the contrary in the primarily incorporated documents, the versions of all secondarily incorporated documents, which are those documents referred to in the primarily incorporated documents, shall be the versions in effect on the date of final adoption of this rule. Copies of this standard may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Government Center-North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-16 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3374; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2966; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-17 327 IAC 8-3.4-17 Pitless adapter unit requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-17 Pitless adapter unit requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 17. A production water well equipped with a pitless unit shall meet the following requirements:

(1) A pitless unit shall be:

(A) constructed of steel, stainless steel, or other material compatible with the casing as approved by the commissioner, unless the well casing is constructed of PVC in accordance with section 16 of this rule; and

(B) installed on the well casing using one (1) of the following types of joints:

(i) Welded, with either mechanical or chemical weld.

(ii) Flanged.

(iii) Threaded.

(2) The discharge connection of a pitless unit shall be pressurized at all times.

(3) A pitless unit shall:

(A) be designed so that the pump can be removed for servicing and maintenance without disturbing the underground discharge piping; and

(B) have an inside diameter greater than or equal to the casing diameter if the casing diameter is less than twelve (12) inches.

(4) At least one (1) check valve shall be installed inside the well casing if a submersible pump is used.

(5) A compression joint shall not be used for the installation of a pitless unit.

(6) A buried suction line is not permitted.

(7) A saddle-type pitless adapter is not permitted except at systems with a well casing and a diameter of six (6) inches or less. At these systems, a saddle-type pitless adapter may be used if:

(A) it maintains positive pressure;

(B) the pitless adapter is designed to support the weight of the column and pump; and

(C) the pump is accessible.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-17 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3375; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2967; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-18 327 IAC 8-3.4-18 Cross connection control requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-18 Cross connection control requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 18. Backflow and back siphonage prevention must be provided in accordance with 327 IAC 8-10.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-18 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3375; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-19 327 IAC 8-3.4-19 Emergency operation of a production well

327 IAC 8-3.4-19 Emergency operation of a production well

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 19. Unless an alternate water supply capable of meeting average demand is available, a production well shall have the electrical equipment necessary for the use of one (1) of the following:

(1) Dual power feeds.

(2) Standby generators.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-19 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3375; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-20 327 IAC 8-3.4-20 Rotary well drilling procedure requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-20 Rotary well drilling procedure requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 20. A well constructed using rotary drilling shall be drilled in accordance with the following:

(1) The borehole shall be at least three (3) inches greater in diameter than the outside diameter of the proposed casing.

(2) The well shall be cased to a minimum depth of fifty (50) feet below the ground surface unless otherwise approved by the commissioner according to section 27 of this rule.

(3) A production well constructed in an unconsolidated formation shall be gravel packed with silica gravel to an elevation at least ten (10) feet above the elevation of the top of the well screen.

(4) The well shall have a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet of the borehole annulus grouted in accordance with section 23 of this rule.

(5) A well penetrating bedrock shall have the borehole annulus grouted, in accordance with section 23 of this rule, from the bottom of the well casing, or the top of the formation packer to the ground surface or pitless adapter connection.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-20 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3376; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-21 327 IAC 8-3.4-21 Cable tool well drilling procedure requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-21 Cable tool well drilling procedure requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 21. A well constructed using cable tool drilling shall be drilled in accordance with the following:

(1) A borehole, with an inside diameter at least three (3) inches greater than the outside diameter of the well casing to be driven, shall be dug to a depth of at least three (3) feet, but no more than five (5) feet, below the ground surface.

(2) The well casing shall be centered in the larger diameter borehole, and the borehole shall remain full of a bentonite slurry or granular bentonite during the installation of the well casing.

(3) Notwithstanding section 23 of this rule, bentonite slurry may be introduced into the borehole annulus by gravity methods in a manner to prevent bridging.

(4) The well shall be cased to a minimum depth of fifty (50) feet below the ground surface unless otherwise approved by the commissioner according to section 27 of this rule.

(5) The well must be grouted in accordance with section 23 of this rule if one (1) of the following occurs:

(A) A larger diameter temporary casing is used to install a smaller diameter permanent well casing.

(B) A larger diameter borehole is drilled to install a smaller diameter well casing.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-21 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3376; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-22 327 IAC 8-3.4-22 Bucket well requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-22 Bucket well requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 22. Bucket well use, materials, and procedures must be presented as alternative technical standards in accordance with section 27 of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-22 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3376; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-23 327 IAC 8-3.4-23 Grouting requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-23 Grouting requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 23. Grouting materials and the installation of grouting materials must comply with the following:

(1) Grouting materials must consist of the following:

(A) Neat cement grout must consist of cement conforming to ASTM C150M-22 Standard Specification for Portland Cement, as revised July 26, 2022*, and contain at least two percent (2%), but not more than five percent (5%), by weight of bentonite additive.

(B) Bentonite slurry that can include polymers designed to retard swelling.

(C) Pelletized, granular, medium-grade, or coarse-grade crushed bentonite.

(D) Concrete grout must consist of equal amounts of:

(i) cement, conforming to A100-20 AWWA Standard for Water Wells, effective December 31, 2023**; and

(ii) sand mixed with the addition of water to make a mixture not exceeding six (6) gallons of water per one (1) cubic foot of cement;

and contain at least two percent (2%), but not more than five percent (5%), by weight of bentonite additive.

(2) The installation of grouting materials must be in accordance with the following:

(A) Except as provided in section 21(2) of this rule, neat cement and bentonite slurry must be pressure pumped into place with a grout pipe from the bottom of the annular space upward in a continuous operation.

(B) Pelletized, granular, medium-grade, or coarse-grade crushed bentonite must be introduced in a manner to prevent bridging of the borehole annulus.

(C) Concrete grout must be installed according to one (1) of the following:

(i) Pressure pumped.

(ii) Placed by gravity through a grout pipe from the bottom of the annular space upward in a continuous operation.

(iii) Introduced in a manner to prevent bridging of the borehole annulus.

(3) The annulus of a well must be grouted with one (1) of the types of grout specified in subdivision (1) and in accordance with the applicable grout installation methods specified in subdivision (2), with the exception of a prohibition against using the method described in subdivision (2)(C)(iii) if:

(A) the diameter of the borehole is eight (8) inches or larger than the outside diameter of the well casing; and

(B) the well is equal to or less than one hundred (100) feet in depth.

(4) The annulus of a well must be pressure grouted with neat cement, concrete grout, or a bentonite slurry if:

(A) the diameter of the borehole is less than eight (8) inches larger than the outside diameter of the well casing; or

(B) the well is greater than one hundred (100) feet in depth.

(5) The annulus of a well may be grouted, with concrete grout containing gravel not larger than one-half (1/2) inch in size, by using gravity without the use of a grout pipe if:

(A) the diameter of the borehole is greater than twelve (12) inches larger than the outside diameter of the well casing; and

(B) the depth to be grouted is equal to or less than ten (10) feet.

(6) Grouting of the borehole annulus must be accomplished on the earlier of the following events:

(A) Within twenty-four (24) hours after the installation of the well casing.

(B) The removal of drilling equipment from the proposed well location.

(7) All work on the well must stop during the grout setup time specified by the grout material supplier.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies of this standard may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

**This document is incorporated by reference. Copies of this standard may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-23 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3376; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2968; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-24 327 IAC 8-3.4-24 Disinfection procedure requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-24 Disinfection procedure requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 24. (a) The disinfection procedures described in this section must be performed with one (1) of the following approved forms of chlorine:

(1) Calcium hypochlorite.

(2) Sodium hypochlorite.

(b) Gravel installed in a new production well must be chlorinated by use of the following method:

(1) Silica gravel for gravel pack must be disinfected with calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite before installation in a well at a rate that will produce a liquid concentration of at least fifty (50) milligrams per liter (mg/l) as the gravel is installed.

(2) The gravel, disinfected according to subdivision (1), must be fed into a gravel chute or tremie to completely fill the annular void outside the well casing to the top gravel pack level.

(3) Chlorine must be added to the well, after the activity described in subdivision (2), and circulated until a chlorine concentration of not less than fifty (50) mg/l in the entire volume of fluid is achieved.

(c) Immediately before placement in the void caused by settled gravel in a well, replacement gravel must be soaked in a chlorine solution of at least fifty (50) mg/l for a duration not less than thirty (30) minutes during initial construction or subsequent repairs.

(d) Permanent equipment and material used in a production well must be chlorinated before installation by spraying exposed areas with a solution containing a chlorine residual of not less than two hundred (200) mg/l.

(e) A new or modified well proposed to be a production well must be chlorinated in accordance with one (1) of the following:

(1) The water in the well casing must be treated with a disinfectant as follows:

(A) To create a chlorine residual of one hundred (100) mg/l to the entire volume of water in the casing, well screen, and rock hole, if present.

(B) The well must be:

(i) chlorinated using the compound requirements in Table 24-1; and

(ii) surged at least three (3) times after chlorination.

(C) The chlorinated water must remain in the well casing at least twelve (12) hours after the surging activity of clause (B)(ii).

(2) The water in the well casing must be treated with a disinfectant as follows:

(A) To create a chlorine residual of fifty (50) mg/l to the entire volume of water in the casing, well screen, and rock hole, if present.

(B) The well must be:

(i) chlorinated using the compound requirements in Table 24-1; and

(ii) surged at least three (3) times after chlorination.

(C) The chlorinated water must remain in the well casing at least twenty-four (24) hours after the surging activity of clause (B)(ii).

The following table demonstrates the amount of disinfectant needed for chlorination of wells:

Notes:

¹Quantities of Ca (OCl)2 based on 65 percent (65%) available chlorine by dry weight (16 oz = 1 lb).

²Quantities of NaOCl based on 12 trade percent available chlorine by U.S. liquid measure (1 gal = 4 qt = 8 pt = 128 fl oz).

^‡"Trade percent" is a term used by chlorine manufacturers; trade percent × 10 = grams of available chlorine in 1 liter of solution.

(f) After disinfection is accomplished in accordance with subsection (e), a new or modified PWS production well and a flowing well must be sampled for the presence of coliform at least twice, with sampling done not less than twenty-four (24) hours apart, by a laboratory certified by the Indiana department of health or the United States Environmental Protection Agency using methods specified in 40 CFR 141.21*. If the presence of coliform is indicated by the sample results, the disinfection of the well must be repeated.

(g) Disposal of chlorinated water from well disinfection must be to one (1) of the following:

(1) A sanitary sewer with the approval of the local sewer authority.

(2) A location other than a sanitary sewer in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-24 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3377; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2969; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-25 327 IAC 8-3.4-25 Postconstruction testing and reporting requirements

327 IAC 8-3.4-25 Postconstruction testing and reporting requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-16-2

Sec. 25. (a) The following information must be submitted to the commissioner before a new or modified production well is placed into production:

(1) Results of a production well performance test (PWPT) that was performed for a period of at least twenty-four (24) hours for a community PWS and a nontransient noncommunity PWS serving more than two hundred fifty (250) individuals. The PWPT information submitted to the commissioner must include the following:

(A) Pumping rate of test, at least one (1) time the maximum daily pumping rate.

(B) Static water level (stable before pumping).

(C) Water level at:

(i) start up and at interim readings; and

(ii) the end of the PWPT.

(D) Specific capacity at the end of the PWPT.

(2) Each well must be tested for specific capacity of the well. The well must be test pumped at a capacity at least equal to the pumping rate desired from the well during normal usage.

(3) A copy of the department of natural resources' record of water well completed in accordance with the requirements of 312 IAC 13-2-6.

(4) The results of:

(A) water quality samples obtained during test pumping; and

(B) disinfection confirmation samples obtained during disinfection.

(5) Completed copies of the chemical analytical reports of sampling done and analyzed by a laboratory certified by the Indiana department of health or the United States Environmental Protection Agency using methods in 40 CFR 141.23* for the following constituents:

(A) Nitrate (NO3).

(B) Fluoride.

(b) The commissioner may modify or revoke a construction permit based on the information submitted under subsection (a) in accordance with IC 13-18-16-2.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-25 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3378; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2970; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-26 327 IAC 8-3.4-26 Conversion of a nonproduction well to a production well

327 IAC 8-3.4-26 Conversion of a nonproduction well to a production well

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 26. (a) A nonproduction well, such as a test well or a nonpublic water supply system well, must receive a construction permit in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3 before the well can be used as a production well to provide drinking water to a public water supply system.

(b) The commissioner may require the following information, in accordance with sections 4 and 5 of this rule and 327 IAC 8-3-3, for the purpose of reviewing a proposed conversion of a nonproduction well to a production well to confirm that the proposed production well conforms with this rule:

(1) As-built drawings.

(2) Report discussing the proposed production well and its conformance to this rule and 327 IAC 8-3-4.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-26 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3379; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.4-27 327 IAC 8-3.4-27 Alternative to technical standards

327 IAC 8-3.4-27 Alternative to technical standards

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 27. (a) An alternative to a technical standard required by this rule may be approved by the commissioner for either a single application or for a public water system system-wide application if the applicant demonstrates, in a written submission, that the alternative will meet the following:

(1) The requirements of 327 IAC 8-3-4.

(2) Provide drinking water of at least the same quality and normal operating pressure at the peak flow rate as the technical standards in this rule would provide.

(b) An alternative to a technical standard required by this rule may be approved by the commissioner for all public water systems or a subset of public water systems if the alternative will meet the following:

(1) The requirements of 327 IAC 8-3-4.

(2) Provide drinking water of at least the same quality and normal operating pressure at the peak flow rate as the technical standards in this rule would provide.

(c) Continuing operation of the approved alternative technical standard shall require no renewal if the alternative technical standard is operated in the manner approved by the commissioner.

(d) An alternative to a technical standard approved under subsection (a) shall only apply to the application or the public water system for which the alternative is requested.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.4-27 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3379; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2970; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

Rule 3.5

327 IAC 8-3.5-1 327 IAC 8-3.5-1 Definitions

Rule 3.5. General Construction Permit for Water Mains

327 IAC 8-3.5-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 1. In addition to the definitions in 327 IAC 8-3-1, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Alternative technical standard" means alternative technical standards as described in 327 IAC 8-3.2-20.

(2) "Average daily customer demand" means the average daily customer demand as determined in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.3-2.

(3) "General construction permit ban" means a decision issued in conformance with section 8 of this rule.

(4) "Notice of intent letter" or "NOI" means a written notification indicating a responsible person has elected to comply with the terms of this general construction permit rule instead of applying for an individual construction permit.

(5) "Peaking factor" means the peak daily customer demand factor as determined in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.3-2.

(6) "Public water system's daily capacity" means the public water system's daily capacity as determined in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.3-3.

(7) "Responsible person" means a person as described by section 6 of this rule.

(8) "Transmission main" means any pipe that:

(A) transports water from a:

(i) surface water intake to a surface water treatment plant; or

(ii) well to a water treatment plant;

(B) transports:

(i) finished water from the treatment plant to the entry point to the water distribution system; or

(ii) water from a well to the entry point to the water distribution systems if there is no water treatment plant; or

(C) is installed for the purpose of interconnecting separate public water systems.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2522; errata filed Aug 17, 1999, 3:15 p.m.: 23 IR 25; filed Mar 6, 2000, 7:56 a.m.: 23 IR 1627; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2971; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-2 327 IAC 8-3.5-2 Incorporation by reference (Repealed)

327 IAC 8-3.5-2 Incorporation by reference (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-3 327 IAC 8-3.5-3 Eligibility and exclusions for eligibility

327 IAC 8-3.5-3 Eligibility and exclusions for eligibility

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 3. (a) A responsible person as defined by section 6 of this rule is eligible for a general construction permit.

(b) A responsible person, responsible person's engineer, responsible person's developer, or the proposed public water system that has been issued a general construction permit program ban by the commissioner in accordance with section 8 of this rule is not eligible for a general construction permit.

(c) Proposed water main projects to a public water system under a connection ban in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3-4.2 are not eligible for a general construction permit.

(d) Proposed water main projects that meet any of the following criteria are not eligible for a general construction permit as defined by this rule:

(1) The corresponding public water system has a two (2) year average peak that is between ninety percent (90%) and one hundred percent (100%) of the public water system's daily capacity, and the product of the following is equal to or exceeds two percent (2%) of the public water system's daily capacity:

(A) The average daily customer demand of the proposed water main.

(B) The peaking factor of the proposed water main.

(2) The corresponding public water system's two (2) year average peak is equal to or less than ninety percent (90%) of the public water system's daily capacity and the sum of corresponding public water system's two (2) year average peak, and the product of the following is equal to or exceeds ninety-two percent (92%) of the public water system's daily capacity:

(A) The average daily customer demand of the proposed water main.

(B) The peaking factor of the proposed water main.

(3) The sum of corresponding public water system's two (2) year average peak and the product of the following is equal to or exceeds one hundred percent (100%) of the public water system's daily capacity:

(A) The average daily customer demand of the proposed water main.

(B) The peaking factor of the proposed water main.

(e) Proposed projects that meet the definition of a transmission main as defined by section 1 of this rule are not eligible for a general construction permit.

(f) An individual construction permit issued under 327 IAC 8-3 is required for all other water main extension construction meeting the criteria of 327 IAC 8-3-2(a) that is not eligible for a general construction permit in accordance with this section or does not meet the general construction permit conditions listed in section 5 of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2522; errata filed Aug 17, 1999, 3:15 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; filed Jul 14, 2011, 1:34 p.m.: 20110810-IR-327100403FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-4 327 IAC 8-3.5-4 Notice of intent letter

327 IAC 8-3.5-4 Notice of intent letter

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 4. (a) A responsible person who elects to participate in the General Construction Permit Program shall submit a NOI that complies with this section and is received by the commissioner at least thirty (30) calendar days before the commencement of construction of the proposed water main.

(b) A NOI must be submitted on forms obtained from the commissioner or a computer generated reproduction that is similar in appearance and identical in content to the forms generated by the commissioner.

(c) The NOI must be submitted by certified mail to the address provided on the NOI form.

(d) The NOI must include the following:

(1) The names, firms, addresses, and telephone numbers of the following:

(A) The responsible person.

(B) The responsible person's professional engineer.

(C) The responsible person's developer, resident project representative, or person who by other means is representing the construction aspects of the proposed project.

(2) The title of the proposed project for which the NOI is submitted.

(3) The name of the public water system and the corresponding public water system identification number, mailing address, and telephone number.

(4) The county and nearest public intersection and the nearest quarter section in which the construction project is located or, if the section, township, and range are not available, the latitude and longitude of the approximate center of the construction project to the nearest fifteen (15) seconds.

(5) A statement from the responsible person that indicates which one (1) of the following two (2) methods of construction activity notification the responsible person will comply with:

(A) The proposed construction schedule is included with the NOI.

(B) The proposed construction schedule will be submitted separate from the NOI at least ten (10) working days before the commencement of the construction and will include a copy of the information required in subdivisions (1) through (4).

(6) The certifications required in section 7 of this rule.

(7) A dated signature from the public water system certifying that the public water system will fulfill the requirements of section 12 of this rule.

(8) The average daily customer demand and the peaking factor of the proposed water main.

(9) The public water system's:

(A) daily capacity; and

(B) two (2) year average peak.

(10) Any fees as required by 327 IAC 8-3-7.

(11) A copy of any approvals from the commissioner of alternative technical standards that will apply to the proposed water main.

(12) A copy of any approvals from the commissioner of alternate average daily customer demand, peaking factor, or peak daily customer demand that will apply to the proposed water main.

(13) A copy of any written authorization of a duly authorized representative of a responsible person.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2523; errata filed Aug 17, 1999, 3:15 p.m.: 23 IR 26; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-5 327 IAC 8-3.5-5 General construction permit conditions

327 IAC 8-3.5-5 General construction permit conditions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18; IC 13-30

Sec. 5. (a) The proposed water main extension must meet the issuance requirements of 327 IAC 8-3-4.

(b) A copy of the NOI, all documentation supporting the project, plans, and specifications must be submitted by the NOI applicant to the PWS before the commencement of the water main construction.

(c) All documentation supporting the project must be readily accessible for review and copying for the duration of water main construction activities. In addition, a copy of the plans conforming to 327 IAC 8-3.2-5(c) and specifications must be available in accordance with the following:

(1) These items must be onsite and readily accessible for review and copying throughout the duration of water main construction activities at the site if an office is present at the site.

(2) If there is no office present at the site, these items must be producible for review and copying throughout the duration of water main construction activities at the site within sixty (60) minutes upon notification by the commissioner.

(d) A person in violation of this rule shall take the reasonable steps to correct any adverse impact on the public health resulting from the noncompliance.

(e) Nothing in this rule shall be construed to relieve anyone from any responsibility, liability, or penalty to which they are or may be subject to under the local, state, or federal laws and regulations.

(f) Responsible persons identified and regulated by this rule must ensure that the construction to the PWS achieves compliance with the terms and conditions of this rule.

(g) During construction, if any of the following entities or persons discover a failure to submit any relevant facts or that incorrect information has been submitted in an NOI, the entity or person shall submit the missing facts or corrected information to the commissioner within thirty (30) days, by any of the entities or persons, in writing, using certified mail at the address on the NOI form, or by email as soon as possible and not later than seven (7) days after discovery:

(1) The PWS.

(2) The responsible person.

(3) The following designee of the responsible person:

(A) Professional engineer.

(B) Developer.

(C) Resident project representative.

(D) The person that by other means is representing the construction aspects of the proposed project.

(h) The design and construction of the water main must meet all technical standards in 327 IAC 8-3.2, or, if any alternate technical standards are proposed for the project, the alternate technical standard must be approved by the commissioner in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.2-20, and a copy of this approval must be submitted with the NOI.

(i) All nonresidential service connections must be equipped with a meter, and the size of the meter must be specified on the plans and specification of the water main. The metering devices must not be capable of exceeding the corresponding "Safe Maximum Operating Capacity" as specified on Table 1 of the following:

(1) AWWA C700-20*.

(2) AWWA C701-19*.

(3) AWWA C702-19*.

(4) AWWA C703-19*.

(j) At a peak flow rate equal to the peak daily customer demand as determined in subsection (k), the normal operating pressure in the water main must not be less than twenty (20) pounds per square inch at the ground level at all points in the water main under all conditions of flow when demonstrated in conformance with subsection (l).

(k) For use in this section, the peak flow rate is equal to the sum of subdivisions (1) and (2) defined as follows:

(1) The fire flow value that is one (1) of the following:

(A) The fire protection flow rate provided by the PWS for the entire water main extension.

(B) Zero (0), if the PWS is not providing fire protection.

(2) The peak daily demand for each of the individual service connections defined as follows:

(A) For residential service connections, the peak daily customer demand is determined in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.3-2(a)(1), or the peak daily customer demand as approved by the commissioner in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.3-2(a)(4).

(B) For nonresidential service connections with meter sizes less than one (1) inch in diameter, the peak daily customer demand is equal to fifty (50) gallons per minute.

(C) For nonresidential service connections, the peak daily customer demand is equal to the "Safe Maximum Operating Capacity" as specified on Table 1 of the following:

(i) AWWA C700-20*.

(ii) AWWA C701-19.

(iii) AWWA C702-19*.

(iv) AWWA C703-19*.

(D) For nonresidential service connections, the peak daily customer demand as approved by the commissioner in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.3-2(a)(4).

(l) Compliance with subsection (j) must be demonstrated with the use of a computer model or with hydraulic calculations, which must be included with the documentation supporting the project, which are to be readily accessible in accordance with subsection (c) and at the PWS in accordance with subsection (b).

(m) Persons in violation of this rule are subject to enforcement and legal action under IC 13-30.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. The version incorporated by reference is the version in effect as of December 31, 2023. Copies may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 or from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2524; errata filed Aug 17, 1999, 3:15 p.m.: 23 IR 26; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2972; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-6 327 IAC 8-3.5-6 Responsible person

327 IAC 8-3.5-6 Responsible person

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 6. (a) A responsible person is described as follows:

(1) For a corporation, a responsible corporate officer. As used in this subsection, "responsible corporate officer" means:

(A) a president;

(B) a secretary;

(C) a treasurer;

(D) any vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function; or

(E) any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation.

(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship, a general partner or the proprietor, respectively.

(3) For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency or political subdivision thereof, either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.

(4) For a limited liability company, a registered agent.

(b) A responsible person may be represented by a person in accordance with each of the following:

(1) The authorization is made in writing by a person described under subsection (a).

(2) The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall design and construction of the project, such as the position of project manager, professional engineer, superintendent, or position of equivalent responsibility (a duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position).

(3) The written authorization is submitted to the commissioner with the NOI.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2525; errata filed Aug 17, 1999, 3:15 p.m.: 23 IR 26; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-7 327 IAC 8-3.5-7 Certification

327 IAC 8-3.5-7 Certification

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 7. (a) The responsible person must sign and date the NOI, making the following certification, "I certify that I have reviewed and understand the applicability and eligibility requirements of this rule and that the water main proposed with the submission of this NOI meets the applicability and eligibility requirements of this rule. I also certify that the design and construction of this project will be performed under my direction or supervision to assure conformance with 327 IAC 8-3.5, and will meet all local rules or laws, regulations, and ordinances. The information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.".

(b) A responsible person's professional engineer who is representing the design aspects of the proposed project must sign and date the NOI, making the following certification, "I certify under penalty of law that the design of this project will be performed under my direction or supervision to assure conformance with 327 IAC 8-3.5 and that the plans and specifications will require the construction of said project to be performed in conformance with this rule. The design of the proposed project will meet all local rules or laws, regulations, and ordinances. The information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.".

(c) A responsible person's developer, resident project representative, or person who by other means is representing the construction aspects of the proposed project must sign and date the NOI, making the following certification, "I certify under penalty of law that the construction of this project will be performed under my direction or supervision to assure conformance with 327 IAC 8-3.5. The construction of the proposed project will meet all local rules or laws, regulations, and ordinances. The information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.".

(d) The responsible person representing the public water system for which the water main is proposed must sign and date the NOI, making the following certification, "I certify under penalty of law that I agree to furnish water to the area in which the water main is proposed. I acknowledge the public water system's responsibility for examining the plans and specifications to determine that the proposed water main meets local rules or laws, and ordinances. I also acknowledge the public water system's responsibilities as outlined in 327 IAC 8-3.5-12. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.".

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2525; errata filed Aug 17, 1999, 3:15 p.m.: 23 IR 26; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-8 327 IAC 8-3.5-8 General construction permit program ban

327 IAC 8-3.5-8 General construction permit program ban

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 4-21.5-3-7; IC 13-18

Sec. 8. (a) The commissioner may issue a general construction permit program ban to a person or a public water system who has been issued a notice of violation from the commissioner or has entered into an agreed order with the commissioner as the result of noncompliance with this rule, 327 IAC 8-3, or 327 IAC 8-3.2 within the previous five (5) years of the commissioner's general construction permit ban issuance.

(b) The commissioner shall notify the person or the public water system in writing of such decision to impose a general construction permit program ban by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c) A NOI received by the commissioner before the effective date of the general construction permit program ban is exempted from the general construction permit program ban.

(d) A person or a public water system aggrieved by the imposition of a general construction permit program ban may appeal the decision of the commissioner at a hearing held in accordance with IC 4-21.5.

(e) A general construction permit program ban may remain effective for a time period established by the commissioner not to exceed five (5) years.

(f) A person or public water system that has been issued a general construction permit program ban may apply for an individual construction permit in accordance with 327 IAC 8-3.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-8 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2526; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-9 327 IAC 8-3.5-9 Effect of general permit rule

327 IAC 8-3.5-9 Effect of general permit rule

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 9. Compliance with the general construction permit rule does not:

(1) convey any property rights of any sort or any exclusive privileges;

(2) authorize any injury to persons or private property or invasion of other private rights or any infringement of federal, state, or local laws or regulations;

(3) substitute any duty to obtain other state or local approval or permits required by law for the proposed construction project; or

(4) construe as guaranteeing that the proposed construction project shall meet standards, limitations, or requirements of any agency of state or federal government.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-9 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2526; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-10 327 IAC 8-3.5-10 Modification, nontransferability, retraction, and expiration

327 IAC 8-3.5-10 Modification, nontransferability, retraction, and expiration

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 10. (a) The information on the NOI may be modified with a written submittal of an amendment to the NOI received by the commissioner at least fifteen (15) calendar days before the commencement of the construction of the water main.

(b) A general construction permit may not be transferred.

(c) If a responsible person chooses not to commence construction of a water main that is the subject of a NOI, the responsible person must notify the commissioner of the decision.

(d) The proposed project for a general construction permit must commence within twelve (12) months of the submittal of the NOI. The commissioner may extend the duration upon receipt of a written request from the responsible person that states no changes have occurred with the NOI. Such request must be submitted using certified mail to the address on the NOI form and be received by the commissioner within twelve (12) months of the NOI submission.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-10 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2526; errata filed Aug 17, 1999, 3:15 p.m.: 23 IR 26; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-11 327 IAC 8-3.5-11 Inspection and enforcement

327 IAC 8-3.5-11 Inspection and enforcement

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-14-2-2; IC 13-14-5; IC 13-18

Sec. 11. (a) The commissioner may inspect any site, pursuant to IC 13-14-2-2 and IC 13-14-5, including the public water system, involved in the construction of a project regulated by this rule. The commissioner may take samples or test at any site involved in the construction of a project regulated by this rule.

(b) If the commissioner determines, based on the inspection of the NOI, plans or specifications, or the construction of the project, that the project does not comply with the general construction permit rule, the commissioner may do the following:

(1) Require the responsible person to undertake necessary action to achieve compliance with the general construction permit rule.

(2) Notify the responsible person of the commissioner's order of an immediate stop to the commencement or further progression of the construction of the project in the area of the noncompliance.

(3) Notify the responsible person of the commissioner's order of an immediate stop to the commencement or further progression of the construction of the entire project.

(4) Revoke the ability to construct with the general construction permit.

(c) Persons regulated by this rule shall furnish to the commissioner any information requested by the commissioner to determine compliance with this rule and whether cause exists for revoking approval to construct under this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-11 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2526; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.5-12 327 IAC 8-3.5-12 Requirements for the public water system

327 IAC 8-3.5-12 Requirements for the public water system

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 12. (a) The public water system must maintain the information contained on each NOI and all documents submitted with each NOI for all water main construction with a general construction permit.

(b) The public water system must maintain the information contained on the plans and specifications for each corresponding NOI for all water main construction with a general construction permit.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.5-12 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 10:20 a.m.: 22 IR 2527; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

Rule 3.6

327 IAC 8-3.6-1 327 IAC 8-3.6-1 Definitions

Rule 3.6. Demonstration of New Public Water Supply System Capacity

327 IAC 8-3.6-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18-16

Sec. 1. In addition to the applicable definitions contained in IC 13-11-2, 327 IAC 8-3.2-1, and 327 IAC 8-3.4-1, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Financial capacity" means the ability of a public water supply system to acquire and manage sufficient financial resources to allow the system to achieve and maintain compliance with this article.

(2) "Managerial capacity" means the ability of a public water supply system to conduct its affairs in a manner enabling the system to achieve and maintain compliance with this article.

(3) "New public water supply system" means the following:

(A) A community water supply system or nontransient noncommunity water supply system that is newly constructed and will commence operation after October 1, 1999.

(B) A community water supply system or nontransient noncommunity water supply system that has not previously met the definition of a public water supply system but will have expanded infrastructure after October 1, 1999, to meet the definition of a public water supply system.

(C) A community water supply system, nontransient noncommunity water supply system, or transient water supply system that currently meets the definition of a public water supply system and expands its infrastructure after October 1, 1999, if such expansion results in a change in the classification of the system to a community water supply system or a nontransient noncommunity water supply system.

(4) "Technical capacity" means the physical and operational ability of a public water supply system to meet the requirements of this article.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.6-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Aug 10, 1999, 8:54 a.m.: 22 IR 3678; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.6-2 327 IAC 8-3.6-2 Applicability

327 IAC 8-3.6-2 Applicability

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1

Affected: IC 13-18-16

Sec. 2. (a) This rule applies to a new public water supply system that commences operation after October 1, 1999.

(b) This rule does not apply to a public water supply system in operation prior to October 1, 1999, except as provided in section 1(3)(C) of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.6-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Aug 10, 1999, 8:54 a.m.: 22 IR 3679; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.6-3 327 IAC 8-3.6-3 Water system management plan submission

327 IAC 8-3.6-3 Water system management plan submission

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1

Affected: IC 13-18-16

Sec. 3. (a) A new public water supply system shall submit to the commissioner a water system management plan that demonstrates the capacity of the proposed public water supply system. The plan shall include, at a minimum, an assessment of the following:

(1) Technical capacity according to section 4 of this rule.

(2) Financial capacity according to section 5 of this rule.

(3) Managerial capacity according to section 6 of this rule.

(b) Four (4) copies of the water system management plan shall be submitted to the commissioner in advance of the public water supply system's intended submission to the commissioner of application for a construction permit with sufficiency to allow the commissioner one hundred twenty (120) days for review of the water system management plan.

(c) Information requested by section 4, 5, or 6 of this rule that the applicant cannot provide shall be:

(1) identified as being not applicable or not available; and

(2) accompanied by an explanation of its absence.

(d) A written request by the commissioner for additional information from the applicant, due to an incomplete water system management plan, shall extend the one hundred twenty (120) days allowed for the commissioner's review.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.6-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Aug 10, 1999, 8:54 a.m.: 22 IR 3679; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.6-4 327 IAC 8-3.6-4 Technical capacity of a new public water supply system

327 IAC 8-3.6-4 Technical capacity of a new public water supply system

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1

Affected: IC 13-18-16; IC 25-31

Sec. 4. (a) A PWS management plan must provide the following technical capacity information:

(1) Details of the PWS that include the following:

(A) A description of the type of system, including:

(i) whether it is a:

(AA) community PWS; or

(BB) nontransient noncommunity PWS;

(ii) the basis for determining the system type; and

(iii) the population to be served.

(B) A description of the planned service area, including:

(i) the anticipated growth for the next twenty (20) years; and

(ii) the plans to provide for the demand of the anticipated growth.

(C) A description of the PWS by:

(i) county;

(ii) section;

(iii) township; and

(iv) range.

(D) A site plan that includes the location of the following, as applicable:

(i) Wells.

(ii) Surface water intakes.

(iii) Treatment facilities.

(iv) Storage facilities.

(v) Pumping facilities.

(vi) Connections to another PWS.

(vii) Other applicable facilities.

(E) A description, design basis, and anticipated useful life for treatment and transmission facilities, including the following:

(i) Treatment plants.

(ii) Pipes.

(iii) Pumping stations.

(iv) Storage facilities.

(F) The identification of interconnections with other systems.

(G) A description and design basis of the fire protection demand on the system.

(H) A description of a plan for metering:

(i) water production by source; and

(ii) water use by consumers.

(I) A description of plans to manage waste generated by the treatment processes of the PWS.

(J) If the site is within the one hundred (100) year frequency flood plain, a description of the highest flood elevation at the site of:

(i) sources; and

(ii) treatment facilities.

(2) Details of an assessment of the water supply source adequacy that include the following:

(A) A site map for each water supply source that must be drawn to scale with the scale disclosed on the map.

(B) A:

(i) narrative describing each water supply source; and

(ii) description of land uses within a three thousand (3,000) foot radius of each water supply source.

(C) The design basis for system demands, including:

(i) average daily; and

(ii) peak daily;

consumer demand according to 327 IAC 8-3.3-2.

(D) An analysis of a proposed water supply source to reliably meet consumer demand.

(E) A geological or hydrogeological characterization of the water supply source of the drinking water supply.

(F) A summary of a water supply source's water quality analysis that includes the applicable primary and secondary drinking water standards.

(G) The proposed activities to protect a water supply source.

(3) A PWS that proposes to purchase water from another PWS must provide documentation of a planned purchase agreement with the other PWS.

(4) A method to meet the requirements of the following public drinking water rules:

(A) 327 IAC 8-1 concerning drinking water direct and indirect additives.

(B) 40 CFR 141 Subpart H* concerning filtration and disinfection.

(C) 327 IAC 8-3 concerning PWS construction permits.

(D) 327 IAC 8-3.4 concerning PWS wells.

(E) 327 IAC 8-4.1 concerning wellhead protection.

(F) 327 IAC 8-10 concerning cross connection control.

(5) A method to provide for the operation, maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, replacement, and associated record keeping for the following, according to the American Water Works Association Standards, Section A100 through Section F100**, and the "Recommended Standards for Water Works", 2022 Edition***, established by the Great Lakes-Upper Mississippi River Board of State Public Health and Environmental Managers:

(A) Water supply source of supply facilities.

(B) Pumping facilities.

(C) Water meters.

(D) All components of the treatment process.

(E) Storage tanks, including the following:

(i) Cleaning.

(ii) Painting.

(F) Water mains, including the following:

(i) Flushing.

(ii) Exercising valves.

(G) Approved cross connection control devices.

(6) Details of an infrastructure replacement plan that include the following:

(A) A schedule of equipment replacement.

(B) Estimated life expectancy of equipment.

(C) Expected replacement date.

(D) Estimated cost of replacement.

(7) Details for:

(A) providing a certified operator in charge of the PWS; and

(B) complying with applicable state and federal requirements concerning certified operators, including 327 IAC 8-12.

(b) The technical capacity information required by subsection (a) must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be prepared by the applicable person in accordance with the information required, as follows:

(A) A professional engineer, as described under IC 25-31, who is registered in Indiana.

(B) A licensed professional geologist, as described in 305 IAC 1-2-5, who is registered in Indiana.

(C) A qualified person under the direct supervision of a professional engineer or licensed professional geologist registered in Indiana.

(2) Demonstrate that the proposed PWS produces drinking water that meets the PWS requirements of this article, including the federal regulations incorporated by reference under 327 IAC 8-2.7.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

**This document is incorporated by reference. The version incorporated by reference is the version in effect as of December 31, 2023. Copies may be obtained from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235 or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

***This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from Minnesota Government Publications, 2980 Commers Drive, Suite 500, Eagan, MN 55121 or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, Thirteenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.6-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Aug 10, 1999, 8:54 a.m.: 22 IR 3679; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-3.6-5 327 IAC 8-3.6-5 Financial capacity of a new public water supply system

327 IAC 8-3.6-5 Financial capacity of a new public water supply system

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1

Affected: IC 13-18-16

Sec. 5. (a) A new community public water supply system shall provide the following financial capacity information as part of the water system management plan:

(1) A five (5) year budget plan that includes the following:

(A) A pro forma income statement, balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, and statement of cash flows for each of the next five (5) years.

(B) An accounting of operating revenues for the following:

(i) Metered water revenues.

(ii) Unmetered water revenues.

(iii) Fire protection revenues.

(iv) Sales for resale.

(v) Other water revenues.

(C) An accounting of operating expenses for the following:

(i) Operation and maintenance, including the following:

(AA) Operating expenses by category.

(BB) The greater of depreciation or extensions and replacements.

(CC) Taxes other than income.

(DD) Operating income before income taxes.

(EE) Current federal income taxes.

(FF) Current state income taxes.

(GG) Deferred income taxes.

(HH) Income tax credits.

(II) Other charges and credits.

(JJ) Net operating income.

(KK) Debt service and debt service reserve, including an anticipated amortization schedule on any proposed borrowings.

(ii) Administration expenses, including the following:

(AA) Salaries.

(BB) Benefits.

(CC) Supplies.

(DD) Insurance.

(EE) Legal fees.

(FF) Engineering fees, studies, and plans.

(GG) Reporting requirements.

(HH) Accounting services.

(II) Costs to comply with other applicable state or local requirements.

(2) A twenty (20) year financial plan, in five (5) year increments, including the following:

(A) Projected growth and a description of the ability to meet expected growth.

(B) An infrastructure replacement plan, required by section 4(a)(6) of this rule, including funding of the plan.

(C) An account for funding necessary repairs to the proposed public water system to meet the drinking water standards and projected growth.

(b) A new nontransient noncommunity public water supply system shall submit a five (5) year budget plan that describes the public water supply system's source of revenue and ability to meet the costs associated with the public water supply system portion of the business, including the following:

(1) A summary of the revenues directed to the construction, operation, maintenance, and administration of the new nontransient noncommunity public water supply system.

(2) A detailed listing of the expenses associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, and administration of the new nontransient noncommunity public water supply system.

(c) The financial capacity information required by subsections (a) and (b) shall be prepared by a certified public accountant who is registered in Indiana.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.6-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Aug 10, 1999, 8:54 a.m.: 22 IR 3681; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.6-6 327 IAC 8-3.6-6 Managerial capacity of a new public water supply system

327 IAC 8-3.6-6 Managerial capacity of a new public water supply system

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1

Affected: IC 13-18-16; IC 25-31

Sec. 6. A water system management plan shall provide the following managerial capacity information:

(1) A description of the organization, the purpose, the corporate status, and the nature of the entity, and its ownership that includes the following:

(A) Name of the owner of the public water supply system.

(B) Name of the following, where applicable:

(i) Chief executive officer.

(ii) Director.

(iii) Agency head.

(iv) Members of the board of directors.

(C) An organizational structure chart showing the following:

(i) The chain of command.

(ii) Other aspects of management related to operation.

(D) An assessment of the job responsibilities and estimated time commitment in hours for each management job position.

(2) A description of the ability to respond to an emergency situation that includes the following:

(A) Identification of:

(i) risks, whether they be:

(AA) known;

(BB) potential;

(CC) natural in origin; or

(DD) human caused;

(ii) staff members, by job position, that are responsible to act in response to risks; and

(iii) the risk response actions to be taken by staff.

(B) Notification procedures to be implemented during an emergency.

(C) A means to obtain an alternate water supply.

(D) The existence and limits of casualty insurance.

(3) An assessment of consolidation with or interconnection to another public water supply system, including the following:

(A) A narrative describing:

(i) the accessibility to another public water supply system;

(ii) efforts by a proposed public water supply system to notify other operating public water supply systems, within a ten (10) mile radius, that there is a proposal to develop a new public water supply system;

(iii) the response to notification required by item (ii); and

(iv) whether an agreement can be obtained for consolidation with or interconnection to an operating public water supply system within a ten (10) mile radius.

(B) A cost benefit analysis comparing:

(i) development of a new public water supply system;

(ii) consolidation with an existing public water supply system; and

(iii) interconnection with an existing public water supply system.

(C) The information required by this subdivision shall be prepared by a professional engineer, as described under IC 25-31, who is registered in Indiana, or by a qualified person under the direct supervision of a professional engineer registered in Indiana.

(4) An assessment of authority and responsibility, including the following:

(A) A narrative describing proposed policies, ordinances, rules, or regulations, that, at a minimum, define the following:

(i) Conditions required for providing water service for existing or new connections.

(ii) Responsibilities of the public water supply system to the consumer.

(iii) Responsibilities of the consumer to the public water supply system.

(B) A summary of existing local, state, or federal requirements pertaining to and explaining the effects upon the proposed public water supply system.

(5) A description of the following:

(A) The minimum required qualifications for the following staff:

(i) Owners.

(ii) Directors.

(iii) Managers.

(iv) Operators.

(v) Other responsible persons.

(B) A proposal for continuing training.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.6-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Aug 10, 1999, 8:54 a.m.: 22 IR 3681; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-3.6-7 327 IAC 8-3.6-7 Certification of capacity

327 IAC 8-3.6-7 Certification of capacity

Authority: IC 13-13-5; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1

Affected: IC 13-18-16

Sec. 7. (a) The commissioner shall do the following:

(1) Review a water system management plan that contains the following:

(A) The information required by this rule.

(B) A statement signed by the owner or person in responsible charge of the public water supply system attesting to having reviewed and to understanding the contents of the water system management plan.

(2) Deny the water system management plan and return it to the applicant if the plan fails to demonstrate the technical, financial, or managerial capacity of the proposed public water supply system.

(3) Issue a written determination that the public water supply system has met the technical, financial, and managerial capacity requirements of this rule.

(b) The commissioner may contact the applicant, by letter, to request omitted or supplemental information that is related to the water system management plan of the public water supply system.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-3.6-7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Aug 10, 1999, 8:54 a.m.: 22 IR 3682; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

Rule 4

327 IAC 8-4-1 327 IAC 8-4-1 Public water system plans; approval by board

Rule 4. Approval of Public Water Supply Plans

327 IAC 8-4-1 Public water system plans; approval by board

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-2; IC 13-18-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4; IC 13-18-16-8

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18

Sec. 1. (a) No:

(1) city;

(2) town;

(3) county;

(4) public institution;

(5) firm;

(6) corporation;

(7) officer or employee thereof; or

(8) other person;

shall install or contract for the construction of any public water system facilities, including water purification or treatment works, or make any material change in any such existing facilities or works, until plans and specifications, together with an engineer report supporting in detail the design set forth in the plans, shall have been submitted to and approved by the commissioner, so far as relates to their sanitary features except for at small transient or small nontransient noncommunity public water systems that are set forth in section 2 of this rule.

(b) After the plans and specifications have been approved by the commissioner, no material changes in the:

(1) location;

(2) plans;

(3) construction; or

(4) operation;

of the system or works may be made without first submitting to the commissioner a detailed statement of the proposed changes and receiving its approval.

(c) The:

(1) plans;

(2) specifications;

(3) reports; and

(4) other information;

shall be submitted in the form and contents as may from time to time be specified by the commissioner.

(d) Whenever information regarding:

(1) already existing water system facilities or water treatment works; or

(2) the operation and maintenance thereof;

may be required by the commissioner, the public officials or person, firm, or corporation having the works in charge shall promptly furnish such information.

(e) All such plans hereafter to be submitted to the commissioner for approval shall:

(1) have been prepared by or under the supervision of a professional engineer legally registered in the state of Indiana;

(2) be certified by the professional engineer; and

(3) bear the professional engineer's official seal;

except as allowed for small transient or small nontransient noncommunity public water systems under section 2 of this rule.

(f) Provided that nothing contained in this rule shall apply to water supplies installed or to be installed in connection with a private dwelling or residence.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 711; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2973; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4-2 327 IAC 8-4-2 Construction requirements; noncommunity public water systems serving 250 or fewer individuals

327 IAC 8-4-2 Construction requirements; noncommunity public water systems serving 250 or fewer individuals

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 2. (a) Construction at a noncommunity public water system serving two hundred fifty (250) or fewer individuals must comply with section 1 of this rule, 327 IAC 8-2.7-1, and 327 IAC 8-3-2.1 except as allowed in subsections (b) and (c).

(b) Construction for the following items, if not installed to meet the requirements of 327 IAC 8-2.7, are not required to obtain a permit:

(1) Ion exchange softeners.

(2) Ultraviolet treatment.

(3) Cartridge filters.

(4) Reverse osmosis.

(5) Other items similar in function or purpose to those listed in subdivisions (1) through (4), determined by the commissioner to not require a permit. The commissioner may make a determination if the items are installed to alter characteristics or properties of water not regulated under 327 IAC 8-2.7, including hardness or other aesthetic properties.

(c) A noncommunity public water system serving two hundred fifty (250) or fewer individuals may proceed with construction of items listed in subsection (b) without meeting the requirements of section 1 of this rule, provided the following criteria are met:

(1) The installed construction or device must meet the requirements of 327 IAC 8-1.

(2) The noncommunity public water system serving two hundred fifty (250) or fewer individuals must notify the commissioner within thirty (30) days after completion of construction of the installation. The notification must be in writing and include the following:

(A) The type of construction or device installed.

(B) The date of installation.

(C) Contact information for the contractor, if used.

Any construction must be designed and operated to meet the requirements of 327 IAC 8-6.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2974; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

Rule 4.1

327 IAC 8-4.1-1 327 IAC 8-4.1-1 Definitions

Rule 4.1. Wellhead Protection

327 IAC 8-4.1-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11-2-43; IC 13-13-2; IC 13-18; IC 15-16-4-42; IC 15-16-5; IC 25-17.6-1; IC 25-39-4

Sec. 1. In addition to the definition in IC 13-11-2-43, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Aquifer" means an underground geological formation that has the ability to receive, store, and transmit water in amounts sufficient for the satisfaction of any beneficial use.

(2) "Best management practices" means schedules of activities, prohibitions of practice, treatment requirements, operation and maintenance procedures, use of containment facilities, and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of waters of the state.

(3) "Calibration" means the process of refining the model representation of the hydrogeologic framework, hydraulic properties, and boundary conditions to achieve a desired degree of correspondence between the model simulation and observations of the ground water flow system.

(4) "Certified professional geologist" means a professional geologist certified by the state of Indiana under IC 25-17.6-1.

(5) "Community public water supply system", "CPWSS", "community water system", or "CWS" means a public water supply system that:

(A) serves at least fifteen (15) service connections used by year-round residents; or

(B) regularly serves at least twenty-five (25) year-round residents.

(6) "Conceptual model" means a description of the hydrogeologic system that represents the movement of ground water, such as:

(A) geologic and hydrologic framework;

(B) media type;

(C) physical processes;

(D) hydraulic properties; and

(E) water budget.

(7) "Confined aquifer" means an aquifer in which ground water is confined under pressure that is significantly greater than atmospheric pressure.

(8) "Critical water users" means water users whose immediate health or welfare would adversely be affected if water use is denied.

(9) "Customers" means the number of persons served by the public water supply system.

(10) "Delineation" means a process used to define boundaries of the wellhead protection area.

(11) "Department" means the department of environmental management created under IC 13-13-2.

(12) "Emergency condition" means a condition related to ground water contamination that threatens to disrupt water supply service from a community public water supply system wellfield.

(13) "Hydrogeology" means the study of the geology of ground water, with particular emphasis on the chemistry and movement of water.

(14) "Hydrostratigraphic unit" means a grouping of geologic units of similar hydrogeologic properties, such as aquifers and confining units.

(15) "Large community public water supply system" means a public water supply system serving greater than fifty thousand (50,000) customers.

(16) "Medium community public water supply system" means a public water supply system serving from three thousand three hundred one (3,301) up to and including fifty thousand (50,000) customers.

(17) "Model" means an investigative technique using a mathematical or physical representation of a system or theory that accounts for all or some of its known properties.

(18) "Pesticide review board" means the Indiana pesticide review board created by IC 15-16-4-42 to collect, analyze, and interpret information on matters relating to the use of pesticides.

(19) "Potential source of contamination" means a facility, a site, a practice, or an activity that possesses the ability to contaminate ground water.

(20) "Public water supply system", "public water system", "public water supply", "PWSS", or "PWS":

(A) means a system for providing to the public water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if the system:

(i) has at least fifteen (15) service connections; or

(ii) regularly serves an average of at least twenty-five (25) individuals daily at least sixty (60) days out of the year;

(B) includes any:

(i) collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities under the control of the operator of the system and used primarily in connection with the system; and

(ii) collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under the operator's control that are used primarily in connection with the system; and

(C) is either a CWS, as defined in 40 CFR 141.2*, or an NCWS, as defined in 40 CFR 141.2*.

(21) "Qualified ground water scientist" means an individual who possesses a bachelor's degree or higher in the physical sciences, such as geology or engineering, with a sufficient level of experience to make sound professional judgments regarding site characterization and hydrogeology. This level of experience may be demonstrated by certification or registration as a professional geologist or engineer, either of whom must have education or professional experience in hydrogeology or ground water hydrology.

(22) "Sanitary setback" means an area established around a CPWSS production well to protect ground water from direct contamination.

(23) "Small community public water supply system" means a public water supply system serving up to and including three thousand three hundred (3,300) customers.

(24) "State chemist" means the office of the Indiana state chemist authorized by IC 15-16-4 and IC 15-16-5 to administer the use, application, storage, mixing, loading, transportation, and disposal of pesticides in Indiana under those chapters.

(25) "Time of travel" or "TOT" means the calculated length of time a particle of water takes to reach a CPWSS production well from a certain point.

(26) "Time of travel threshold" or "TOT threshold" means a threshold determined by the community or CPWSS to suit the hydrogeologic conditions and needs of the community; however, a minimum five (5) year TOT for modeled wellhead protection areas and three thousand (3,000) feet for fixed radius wellhead protection area is allowed.

(27) "Wellhead protection area" or "WHPA" means the surface and subsurface area, delineated by fixed radius, hydrogeological mapping, analytical, semianalytical, or numerical flow or solute transport methods, or both, which contributes water to a CPWSS production well or wellfield and through which contaminants are likely to move through and reach the well within a specified period.

(28) "Wellhead protection program" or "WHPP" means a program to sustain drinking water quality in ground waters within wellhead protection areas that supply public water supply wells and wellfields, and to protect wellhead protection areas from contaminants which may have any adverse effect on the health of persons.

(29) "Well log" means a drilling record that describes the subsurface formations that have been drilled through and gives details of well completion as required by IC 25-39-4 and 312 IAC 13-2-6.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1723; filed Mar 6, 2000, 7:56 a.m.: 23 IR 1627; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; errata filed Jul 31, 2017, 11:06 a.m.: 20170809-IR-327170349ACA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; filed May 5, 2022, 9:24 a.m.: 20220601-IR-327210132FRA; errata filed Jun 15, 2022, 3:26 p.m.: 20220622-IR-327220220ACA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-2 327 IAC 8-4.1-2 Applicability of rule

327 IAC 8-4.1-2 Applicability of rule

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 2. The WHPP is required for each well or wellfield providing ground water to a CPWSS.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1724; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-3 327 IAC 8-4.1-3 Enforcement

327 IAC 8-4.1-3 Enforcement

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-14-2; IC 13-30-3; IC 13-30-4; IC 13-30-10

Sec. 3. This rule may be enforced through administrative or judicial proceedings under IC 13-30-3 and the penalty provisions of IC 13-14-2, IC 13-30-4, and IC 13-30-10.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1724; errata filed Jun 25, 1997, 3:55 p.m.: 20 IR 3016; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; errata filed Jul 31, 2017, 11:06 a.m.: 20170809-IR-327170349ACA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-4 327 IAC 8-4.1-4 Local planning teams

327 IAC 8-4.1-4 Local planning teams

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 4. (a) The CPWSS shall coordinate and form or participate in a local planning team (LPT) to guide the development and implementation of the CPWSS's WHPP.

(b) The local planning team must have representation of parties that may be affected by the development and implementation of the WHPP.

(c) The CPWSS must public notice the formation of a local planning team in the newspaper of largest general circulation within the area where the LPT is being formed.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1724; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-5 327 IAC 8-4.1-5 Criteria for selecting the delineation method for determining the wellhead protection area

327 IAC 8-4.1-5 Criteria for selecting the delineation method for determining the wellhead protection area

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18; IC 14-25-7

Sec. 5. (a) During Phase I of the WHPP, the CPWSS must delineate the WHPA using one (1) of the five (5) accepted methods of delineation.

(b) Any CPWSS may use the following methods:

(1) The analytical method.

(2) The numerical flow or solute transport methods, or both.

(3) The semianalytical method.

(c) A CPWSS may use the hydrogeologic mapping method as set out in the "Guidelines for Delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas"* as the sole method of delineation with prior approval from the department.

(d) A CPWSS may use the fixed radius method after receiving prior approval from the department. Approval to use the fixed radius method is based on either of the following criteria:

(1) A CPWSS does not qualify as a significant water withdrawal facility (in accordance with IC 14-25-7).

(2) A CPWSS qualifies as a significant water withdrawal facility, in accordance with IC 14-25-7, and the average daily withdrawal is less than one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day demonstrated by:

(A) submittal of annual total pumping data for the previous five (5) years of operation to the department; and

(B) statistical determination by the department of an upper confidence interval of one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per day or less by the following formula:

= t_{(0.95, n-1)}(S/n^1/2)

(e) Upon selecting and carrying out a delineation method, a CPWSS must submit justifying data in accordance with section 8 of this rule.

(f) All delineation methods available to CPWSSs for defining the WHPA are outlined within "Guidelines for Delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas"*.

(g) Site characterization and WHPA delineation, using either the modeling methods, described in subsection (b), or hydrogeological mapping methods described in subsection (c), must be performed by a qualified ground water scientist.

*"Guidelines for Delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas", United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water Protection, Washington, D.C. 20460, June 1987, EPA Publication No. 440/5-93-001. Copies of "Guidelines for Delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas" are available at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Drinking Water Branch, Ground Water Section, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1724; errata filed Jun 25, 1997, 3:55 p.m.: 20 IR 3016; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1937; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; errata filed Jun 15, 2022, 3:26 p.m.: 20220622-IR-327220220ACA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-6 327 IAC 8-4.1-6 Map requirements

327 IAC 8-4.1-6 Map requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 6. (a) All maps required by this rule, except topographic maps, must be drawn to a scale between 1" = 400' and 1" = 1,000'.

(b) All topographic maps required by this rule must be United States Geological Survey (USGS) seven and one-half (7.5) minute series.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1725; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-7 327 IAC 8-4.1-7 Delineation

327 IAC 8-4.1-7 Delineation

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18; IC 14-25-7

Sec. 7. (a) If a CPWSS delineates the WHPA using a model, a report with a narrative description of the regional hydrogeologic setting, the conceptual model, and modeling efforts must be submitted. The report must include the following:

(1) Analysis of hydrogeologic setting and the conceptual model including the following:

(A) Map of the area of interest.

(B) Review of published hydrogeologic and geologic interpretations over the area of interest.

(C) Geologic cross sections showing the following:

(i) Hydrostratigraphic units.

(ii) Water levels.

(iii) Relationship of surface water bodies to the hydrostratigraphic units.

(iv) Pumping wells with screened intervals.

(D) Well logs and records used in cross section development. If the number of well logs used in cross section development is greater than fifty (50), the maximum number of well logs submitted to represent the cross section(s) may be negotiated with the department.

(E) A map that illustrates over the area of interest the following:

(i) Location of CPWSS wells.

(ii) Location of high capacity wells registered as significant water withdrawal facilities as defined in IC 14-25-7.

(iii) Surface water features.

(iv) Thickness and extent of hydrostratigraphic units.

(v) Regional water levels.

(vi) Bedrock topography.

(F) Summary of raw data used in the development of the conceptual model.

(G) Discussion of hydrogeologic parameters.

(H) Discussion of the ground water flow system, including the following:

(i) Distribution of recharge.

(ii) Current CPWSS pumping rates and planned changes in pumping rates.

(iii) Pumping rates of neighboring high capacity wells.

(2) Presentation and discussion of the modeling effort must include the following:

(A) The rationale for delineation method selection.

(B) A tabulated summary of the model input parameters showing the range over which the parameters were varied.

(C) An example input file.

(D) A map showing the following:

(i) The domain of the modeled area within the area of interest.

(ii) Location of any boundary conditions used.

(iii) Calibration target locations if used.

(iv) Modeled potentiometric surfaces.

(v) Resultant WHPA boundaries.

(E) Discussion of the following:

(i) Assumptions used in the modeling effort.

(ii) Changes made to initial conditions.

(iii) Calibration analysis if used.

(iv) Water budget of the model if available.

(v) Effects of uncertainty in input parameters and boundary conditions on modeled WHPA boundaries.

(b) A CPWSS that, after approval from the department, delineates the WHPA using the fixed radius method must submit the following data to the department:

(1) A map depicting the following:

(A) The wellhead protection area boundary.

(B) The CPWSS pumping well locations.

(C) The location of wells in the area registered as significant water withdrawal facilities as defined in IC 14-25-7.

(2) A topographic map of the area.

(3) Well logs for the CPWSS pumping well.

(c) A CPWSS that delineates the WHPA using the hydrogeologic mapping method must submit data as set out in the "Guidelines for Delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas"* and agreed to by the department and the CPWSS.

*"Guidelines for Delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas", United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water Protection, Washington, D.C. 20460, June 1987, EPA Publication No. 440/5-93-001. Copies of "Guidelines for Delineation of Wellhead Protection Areas" are available at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, Drinking Water Branch, Ground Water Section, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N1255, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1725; errata filed Jun 25, 1997, 3:55 p.m.: 20 IR 3016; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; errata filed Feb 6, 2006, 11:15 a.m.: 29 IR 1938; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-8 327 IAC 8-4.1-8 Phase I submittal requirements

327 IAC 8-4.1-8 Phase I submittal requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 9-21-2; IC 9-21-3; IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18; IC 15-16-4; IC 15-16-5; IC 25-31; IC 25-39-4-6

Sec. 8. To have Phase I of a WHPP approved by the department, a CPWSS must submit the following material as described in section 16 of this rule:

(1) The names and affiliations of the members of the local planning team, as well as any subcommittees designated by the local planning team.

(2) A complete WHPA delineation as described in section 7 of this rule. Items submitted in compliance with section 7(a)(1)(C), 7(a)(1)(E)(iv), 7(a)(1)(E)(vi), and 7(c) of this rule must be performed by or under the supervision of a certified professional geologist and bear the seal of the certified professional geologist. Items submitted in compliance with section 7(a)(1)(C), 7(a)(1)(E)(iv), 7(a)(1)(E)(vi), and 7(c) of this rule are exempt from certification by a certified professional geologist when performed by:

(A) an officer or employee of the United States government, state government, or local government while engaged in providing geological services for the officer's or employee's employers;

(B) a person engaged solely in geological research or instruction of geology; or

(C) a professional engineer registered under IC 25-31 who applies geology to the practice of engineering.

(3) An inventory of potential sources of contamination containing a complete list of existing facilities, sites, practices, and activities for both regulated and unregulated potential sources of contamination. The inventory of potential sources of contamination must be submitted in the following forms:

(A) A narrative description of land use within the WHPA.

(B) A land use map with potential sources of contamination plotted, showing their locations relative to the WHPA boundaries.

(C) A table containing information describing the potential sources of contamination, including the following:

(i) Facility identification number, cross-referenced to clause (B).

(ii) Facility name and location.

(iii) Site description.

(iv) Any environmental permits issued for the site, including the number and agency issuing the permit.

(v) Types of contaminants at the site.

(vi) Operating status of the site.

(4) A management plan that must include the following:

(A) A plan to manage the sanitary setback area that includes the following:

(i) Measures for the management of the area, consistent with the requirements of 327 IAC 8-3.

(ii) Measures to prohibit the storage and mixing of chemicals, other than:

(AA) those used for drinking water treatment; or

(BB) pesticides that are regulated by the pesticide review board through IC 15-16-4 and IC 15-16-5.

(iii) Provisions to secure the wellhead to prevent unauthorized access.

(iv) Guidelines that employ best management practices for transportation routes within the sanitary setback area.

(B) A plan to manage the WHPA that addresses the following:

(i) Management or monitoring measures for all potential sources of contamination as identified in subdivision (3) to effectively protect the ground water and drinking water supply. The management or monitoring measures must consider the locations and type of potential sources of contamination and hydrogeologic characteristics of the WHPA.

(ii) Compliance of CPWSS production wells with state construction standards and permit requirements under 327 IAC 8-3 and 312 IAC 13.

(iii) Monitoring for contaminants associated with identified potential sources of contamination according to the department's standardized monitoring framework in 327 IAC 8-2.7.

(iv) Methods or procedures for maintaining and updating records concerning changes to potential sources of contamination within the WHPA.

(v) Identification of abandoned wells not in compliance with IC 25-39-4-6 and 312 IAC 13-10.

(vi) Use, application, storage, mixing, loading, transportation, and disposal of pesticides in accordance with IC 15-16-4, IC 15-16-5, and the rules and guidance thereunder, developed by the pesticide review board and state chemist.

(vii) Notification of property owners, mineral owners, and leaseholders of record that they are located within a WHPA.

(viii) Provide owners and operators of identified potential sources of contamination access to a copy of the local WHPP.

(ix) The establishment of a public outreach program to educate the public and owners or operators of identified potential sources of contamination about the consequences of ground water contamination, and the methods available for preventing ground water contamination.

(x) The posting of wellhead protection signs along major thoroughfares at the perimeter of the WHPA.

(xi) Other management measures required to comply with this section.

(5) A contingency plan to provide safe drinking water in emergency conditions must include the following:

(A) Description of the plan to train local responders.

(B) Description of the emergency response to leaks, spills, or illegal discharges.

(C) A list of information to be provided to local responders, including the following:

(i) Location of WHPA boundaries.

(ii) CPWSS operators to contact during an emergency.

(iii) A twenty-four (24) hour telephone number for the following:

(AA) IDEM, office of emergency response.

(BB) State and local police.

(CC) State and local fire and hazmat team.

(DD) City or county disaster services agency.

(EE) Water supply owner, superintendent, and operator.

(FF) City or county hospital.

(D) Identification and description of potential alternate sources of water.

(E) Identification of procedures and description of methods to notify critical water users of an emergency.

(F) The posting of procedures to follow in an emergency and information on the location and availability of the complete contingency plan.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-8 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1726; errata filed Jun 25, 1997, 3:55 p.m.: 20 IR 3016; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; errata filed Jul 31, 2017, 11:06 a.m.: 20170809-IR-327170349ACA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-9 327 IAC 8-4.1-9 Phase II submittal requirements

327 IAC 8-4.1-9 Phase II submittal requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 9. To have Phase II of a WHPP approved by the department, a CPWSS must submit the following material within the time frame prescribed in section 16 of this rule:

(1) Phase II delineation must include the following:

(A) An updated Phase I submittal reflecting changes, if any.

(B) A discussion describing how the updated WHPA compares with the previously delineated WHPA.

(2) Phase II potential sources of contamination inventory must include an update to the source inventory provided in the Phase I submittal.

(3) Phase II management plan must include the results of the implementation of Phase I management plan.

(4) Phase II contingency plan must include documentation of training given to local responders.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-9 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1727; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-10 327 IAC 8-4.1-10 Department review of Phase I and Phase II submittal requirements

327 IAC 8-4.1-10 Department review of Phase I and Phase II submittal requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall review Phase I and Phase II submittals based on the following criteria:

(1) WHPA delineation, including the following:

(A) The completeness and accuracy of the data used to determine the hydrogeologic conceptualization as required in section 7 of this rule.

(B) The information provided in the submittal demonstrates that the chosen delineation method properly accounts for site specific hydrogeology.

(2) Potential sources of contamination inventory, including the following:

(A) The completeness of the specific data supplied regarding each facility, site, practice, and activity, including the following:

(i) The inventory, identification, and location of all potential sources of contamination according to the data requirements of section 8(3) of this rule.

(ii) Identification of all potential sources of contamination in the WHPA on a map that includes the boundaries of the time of travel.

(iii) Characterization of the potential sources of contamination as specified in section 8(3)(C) of this rule is sufficient to develop a management plan as prescribed by section 8(4)(A) and 8(4)(B) of this rule.

(B) The department shall evaluate Phase II based on the completeness of the update to adequately characterize the status of all potential sources of contamination identified and inventoried under Phase I, and any new potential sources of contamination that have located within the WHPA.

(C) The department shall evaluate the updates made to the potential sources of contamination inventory every five (5) years, as required by section 9(2) of this rule, for completeness with respect to the status of all potential sources of contamination identified in the Phase I and Phase II submittals.

(3) Management plan including the following:

(A) The Phase I management plan will be considered effective when all management plans and submittal requirements of section 8(4)(A) and 8(4)(B) of this rule and subdivision (1) have been met. The management plan must consider the following:

(i) Site-specific hydrogeology.

(ii) Land use.

(iii) Conditions of potential sources of contamination.

(B) The department will approve Phase II, results of implementation of Phase I, upon finding that the management plan has been implemented as proposed under section 8(4)(B) of this rule.

(b) Under Phase I, the department may require the use of a different delineation method. Under both Phase I and Phase II, the department may require submittal of additional data to support information provided as part of the WHPP.

(c) For a CPWSS using the fixed radius method to delineate a WHPA, the department may require the use of a different delineation method if the CPWSS fails to maintain the qualification for use of the fixed radius method as outlined in section 5(d) of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-10 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1727; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-11 327 IAC 8-4.1-11 Tracking of potential sources of contamination inventory and management plan

327 IAC 8-4.1-11 Tracking of potential sources of contamination inventory and management plan

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 11. (a) The department shall track Phase I accomplishments by mailing two (2) surveys to each CPWSS as follows:

(1) The first survey shall be mailed two (2) years, and the second shall be mailed one (1) year, prior to the deadline for Phase I submittal for a large CPWSS.

(2) The first survey shall be mailed two and one-half (21/2) years, and the second survey shall be mailed one (1) year, prior to the deadline for Phase I submittal, for a medium CPWSS.

(3) The first survey shall be mailed three (3) years, and the second survey shall be mailed one (1) year, prior to the deadline for Phase I submittal, for a small CPWSS.

(b) The department shall track Phase II progress by sending an additional survey, that includes an update of the potential sources of contamination inventory, to each CPWSS two (2) years before the Phase II requirements must be submitted to the department as follows:

(1) The survey shall be mailed three (3) years after the department's approval of the Phase I submittal for a large CPWSS.

(2) The survey shall be mailed five (5) years after the department's approval of the Phase I submittal for a medium CPWSS.

(3) The survey shall be mailed eight (8) years after the department's approval of the Phase I submittal for a small CPWSS.

(c) Continued tracking of management plans will begin five (5) years after the department's approval of the Phase II submittal and will continue in five (5) year cycles as long as the CPWSS is in operation.

(d) Any CPWSS that has not applied for approval of the WHPP within the designated period set forth in section 16 of this rule will be considered in noncompliance.

(e) All surveys must be completed and submitted to the department within forty-five (45) days of receipt.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-11 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1728; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-12 327 IAC 8-4.1-12 Submittal requirements for proposed new wells

327 IAC 8-4.1-12 Submittal requirements for proposed new wells

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 12. (a) For a proposed well site in a department approved Phase I or Phase II WHPP, with the proposed well included in the WHPA delineation, the CPWSS shall apply for a construction permit, as provided for in 327 IAC 8-3, and shall describe the proposed well site in relation to the approved WHPA.

(b) For a proposed well site in a department approved Phase I or Phase II WHPP, with the proposed well not included in the WHPA delineation, the CPWSS shall apply for a construction permit as provided for in 327 IAC 8-3, and shall submit new well site submittal requirements as described in section 13 of this rule.

(c) For a proposed well site in a wellfield not in a department approved Phase I or Phase II WHPP, the CPWSS must apply for a construction permit as provided for in 327 IAC 8-3, and shall submit new well site submittal requirements as described in section 13 of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-12 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1728; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-13 327 IAC 8-4.1-13 New well site submittal requirements

327 IAC 8-4.1-13 New well site submittal requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 13. (a) All CPWSSs subject to this rule must receive approval for a new well site and submit the following:

(1) A United States Geological Survey seven and one-half (7.5) minute series topographic map illustrating the area surrounding the well and proposed well site.

(2) A detailed map, drawn to a scale between 1" = 400' and 1" = 1,000', showing the following:

(A) Proposed well site with ownership or easement boundaries.

(B) The location of the proposed well.

(C) The sanitary setback area.

(3) A WHPA delineated using the following:

(A) Fixed radius method, with a radius of three thousand (3,000) feet, regardless of the pumping capacity of the system.

(B) An analytical, a semianalytical, or a numerical model, executed by a qualified ground water scientist, using input parameters calculated from:

(i) regional data from published reports; or

(ii) site-specific data.

(C) Any approved method described in section 5 of this rule.

(4) Potential sources of contamination inventory performed by methods outlined in section 8(3) of this rule.

(5) A summary of geologic and ground water quality information for the aquifer system used by a proposed well, where available.

(6) A schedule for the development of a Phase I WHPP.

(b) Approval of a CPWSS proposed well site is dependent on the ability of each CPWSS to provide safe drinking water, as determined by the department under 327 IAC 8-2.7.

(c) To maintain well site approval status, the CPWSS must meet the following requirements:

(1) Allow no new potential sources of contamination to locate within the sanitary setback area.

(2) The CPWSS is operated in a manner that it will not violate any sanitary or health regulations or requirements.

(3) Maintenance of additional requirements specified by the CPWSS construction permit.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-13 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1729; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-14 327 IAC 8-4.1-14 Well site denial criteria

327 IAC 8-4.1-14 Well site denial criteria

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 14. The department may deny a well site if:

(1) a source of chemical or pathogenic contamination is found within the sanitary setback area that is so severe that it cannot be consistently treated or managed to a level considered safe by standards under 327 IAC 8-2.7; or

(2) a chemical or pathogenic contaminant reported in the ground water quality information submitted under section 13(a)(5) of this rule is so severe that it cannot be consistently treated or managed to a level considered safe by standards under 327 IAC 8-2.7.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-14 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1729; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-15 327 IAC 8-4.1-15 Alternative approaches to WHPP

327 IAC 8-4.1-15 Alternative approaches to WHPP

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 15. (a) The department may approve alternate approaches to section 8(4)(A) of this rule upon a showing that water from a well or wellfield providing ground water to a CPWSS exceeds the standard for conventional ground water treatment in 327 IAC 8-2.7.

(b) In reviewing the alternative management plan under this section, the department shall consider whether the proposed alternative management plan will result in consistently providing finished water in compliance with 327 IAC 8-2.7.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-15 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1729; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-4.1-16 327 IAC 8-4.1-16 Community public water supply systems submittal deadlines; department approval deadlines

327 IAC 8-4.1-16 Community public water supply systems submittal deadlines; department approval deadlines

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-17-6

Affected: IC 13-11; IC 13-13; IC 13-18

Sec. 16. (a) Each CPWSS must submit all materials required by this rule as follows: (See Table 1 in subsection (c).)

(1) Phase I submittals are as follows:

(A) All materials must be submitted within three (3) years for large CPWSS.

(B) All materials must be submitted within four (4) years for medium CPWSS.

(C) All materials must be submitted within five (5) years for small CPWSS.

(2) Phase II submittals are as follows:

(A) All materials must be submitted within five (5) years after department approval of Phase I material for large CPWSS.

(B) All materials must be submitted within seven (7) years after department approval of Phase I material for medium CPWSS.

(C) All materials must be submitted within ten (10) years after department approval of Phase I material for small CPWSS.

(b) The department will approve or disapprove the materials submitted within one hundred eighty (180) days after submission.

(c) The wellhead protection overview shall be as follows:

Table 1 - Wellhead Protection Overview

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-4.1-16 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Feb 28, 1997, 4:18 p.m.: 20 IR 1729; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

Rule 5

327 IAC 8-5-1 327 IAC 8-5-1 Construction of public water supply system; hearing

Rule 5. Construction of Public Water Supply Systems Under Order of the DEM

327 IAC 8-5-1 Construction of public water supply system; hearing

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-18-2

Sec. 1. (a) Whenever investigation by the commissioner shall show that the lack of proper or adequate public water supply system, in an incorporated city or town, results in insanitary conditions, or conditions causative of disease, and that the construction of a public water supply system, will abate, and is a practical method to abate such conditions, said incorporated city or town shall, upon receipt of an official order from the commissioner, immediately proceed to construct, cause to be constructed, or allow to be constructed, a public water supply system, including a source of supply, distribution lines and other necessary appurtenances, sufficient to abate the insanitary conditions causative of disease and to protect the public health.

(b) Provided, that such official order shall not be issued by the commissioner until after an opportunity for a hearing has been given to the proper officials of such incorporated city or town, at which hearing the facts as shown by the investigation made by the commissioner shall be presented to said officials.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-5-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 pm: 11 IR 711; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

Rule 6

327 IAC 8-6-1 327 IAC 8-6-1 Improvements required in public water system or treatment works

Rule 6. Improvements of Public Water Supply Systems or Treatment Works Under Order of the DEM

327 IAC 8-6-1 Improvements required in public water system or treatment works

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 1. (a) If the commissioner determines a PWS, water treatment works, or part of a PWS or water treatment works is:

(1) inadequate;

(2) improperly located or constructed;

(3) operated in a manner to cause disease; or

(4) supplying water that fails to meet the drinking water standards of 327 IAC 8-2.7;

the person, firm, corporation, or municipality owning or operating, or both, the PWS or water treatment works, after receiving an official order from the commissioner, must comply with the order to abate the conditions.

(b) An order of the commissioner shall:

(1) be a written order; and

(2) establish a time within which the steps contemplated in the order must be carried out.

(c) The official order must not be issued by the commissioner until an opportunity for a hearing has been given to the person, firm, corporation, or municipality owning or operating, or both, the PWS or water treatment works. At the hearing, the facts as shown by the investigation made by the commissioner must be presented to the person, firm, corporation, or municipality. Notice of the hearing must be given not less than ten (10) days before the date set for the hearing.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-6-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 712; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Apr 24, 2006, 3:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2974; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-7 Rule 7. Water Supply and Distribution Systems; School Buildings and Related Facilities (Repealed)

Rule 7. Water Supply and Distribution Systems; School Buildings and Related Facilities (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3379)

327 IAC 8-8 Rule 8. Water Supply and Distribution Systems; Mobile Home Parks (Repealed)

Rule 8. Water Supply and Distribution Systems; Mobile Home Parks (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3379)

327 IAC 8-9 Rule 9. Water Supply and Distribution Systems; Agricultural Camps (Repealed)

Rule 9. Water Supply and Distribution Systems; Agricultural Camps (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Jun 17, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 3379)

Rule 10

327 IAC 8-10-1 327 IAC 8-10-1 Definitions

Rule 10. Cross Connections; Control; Operation

327 IAC 8-10-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 1. In addition to the definitions in IC 13-11-2, 327 IAC 8-1, and 327 IAC 8-2.7-3, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Air gap" means an unobstructed vertical distance through atmosphere between the:

(A) discharge end of a pipeline supplied from a public water supply; and

(B) overflow rim of the receiving portion of the customer water system.

(2) "Atmospheric vacuum breaker backsiphonage prevention assembly" means an assembly containing:

(A) an air inlet valve;

(B) a check valve seat; and

(C) an air inlet port.

(3) "Backflow" means the flow of water or contaminants into the public water supply distribution system from a source other than the public water supply.

(4) "Booster pump" means a pump installed on a pipeline to increase water pressure or flow.

(5) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Indiana department of environmental management, or the commissioner's authorized representative.

(6) "Cross connection" means any physical arrangement, including cross connection control devices not in working order, whereby a public water supply distribution system is directly connected, either continuously or intermittently, with any secondary source of supply, sewer, drain, conduit, pool, piping, storage reservoir, plumbing fixture, or other device that contains, or may contain, and is capable of imparting to the public water supply, contaminants, contaminated water, sewage, or other waste or liquid of unknown or unsafe quality.

(7) "Cross connection control device" means any device or assembly, approved by the commissioner for construction on or installation in water supply piping, that is capable of preventing contaminants from entering the public water supply distribution system.

(8) "Cross connection control device inspector" means a person who has:

(A) successfully completed training in testing and inspection of cross connection control devices from a training provider approved by the commissioner;

(B) received a registration number from the commissioner; and

(C) not been notified by the commissioner that the registration number has been revoked in accordance with section 11(b) of this rule.

(9) "Cross connection hazard" means any customer facility that, because of the nature and extent of activities on the premises or the materials used in connection with the activities or stored on the premises, would present an immediate or potential danger or health hazard to customers of the public water supply should backflow occur.

(10) "Customer" means any person who receives water from a public water supply.

(11) "Customer service line" means the pipeline from the public water supply to the:

(A) first tap, fixture, receptacle, or other point of customer water use; or

(B) secondary source of supply or pipeline branch in a building.

(12) "Customer water system" means all piping, fixtures, and appurtenances, including secondary sources of supply, used by a customer to convey water on the customer's premises.

(13) "Double check valve assembly" means a device or an assembly composed of two (2) tightly closing shutoff valves surrounding two (2) independently acting check valves, with four (4) test cocks, one (1) upstream of the four (4) valves and one (1) between each of the four (4) check and shutoff valves.

(14) "Downstream" means the direction of flow when only the public water supply is supplying water through the customer water system and backflow is not occurring.

(15) "Pressure vacuum breaker" means a device or assembly containing an independently operating, internally loaded check valve and an independently operating, loaded air inlet valve located on the downstream side of the check valve for relieving a vacuum or partial vacuum in a pipeline.

(16) "Public water system", "public water supply", "public water supply system", "PWS", or "PWSS":

(A) means a system for providing the public water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if the system:

(i) has at least fifteen (15) service connections; or

(ii) regularly serves an average of at least twenty-five (25) individuals daily at least sixty (60) days out of the year;

(B) includes any:

(i) collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities under the control of the operator of the system and used primarily in connection with the system; and

(ii) collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under the operator's control that are used primarily in connection with the system; and

(C) is either a CWS, as defined in 40 CFR 141.2*, or an NCWS, as defined in 40 CFR 141.2*.

(17) "Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer" means a device composed of two (2) tightly closing shutoff valves surrounding two (2) independently acting pressure reducing check valves that, in turn, surround an automatic pressure differential relief valve, and four (4) test cocks, one (1) upstream of the five (5) valves and one (1) between each of the four (4) check and shutoff valves. The check valves effectively divide the structure into three (3) chambers. Pressure is reduced in each downstream chamber allowing the pressure differential relief valve to vent the center chamber to the atmosphere should either or both check valves malfunction.

(18) "Registration number" means a unique number assigned to a person by the commissioner demonstrating that the person:

(A) has fulfilled the education and examination requirements as described in section 11 of this rule; and

(B) is recognized by the state as a cross connection control device inspector.

(19) "Secondary source of supply" means any well, spring, cistern, lake, stream, or other water source, intake structure, pumps, piping, treatment units, tanks, and appurtenances used, either continuously or intermittently, to supply water other than from the public water supply to the customer, including tanks used to store water to be used only for firefighting, even though the water contained therein is supplied from the public water supply.

(20) "Spill resistant vacuum breaker" means an assembly containing an independently operating, internally loaded check valve, and an independently operating, loaded air inlet valve, located on the discharge side of the check valve. The assembly is to be equipped with a properly located, resilient seated test cock, a properly located bleed or vent valve, and tightly closing, resilient seated shutoff valves, attached at each end of the assembly.

(21) "Supplier of water" means any person that owns or operates a public water supply.

(22) "Training provider" means an organization that conducts or presents a cross connection control device inspector course approved by the commissioner in conformance with section 12 of this rule.

(23) "Upstream" means the direction of flow opposite to downstream.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 714; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2515; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; filed Mar 6, 2000, 7:56 a.m.: 23 IR 1629; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; filed Nov 13, 2012, 11:39 a.m.: 20121212-IR-327100414FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; filed May 5, 2022, 9:24 a.m.: 20220601-IR-327210132FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-10-2 327 IAC 8-10-2 Cross connection prohibited; bypass

327 IAC 8-10-2 Cross connection prohibited; bypass

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-18-2

Sec. 2. No customer shall cause or allow the construction or maintenance of a cross connection. Piping installed to bypass a cross connection control device constitutes a cross connection unless the bypass piping is also fitted with a similar cross connection control device.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 pm: 11 IR 715; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-3 327 IAC 8-10-3 Booster pump connection

327 IAC 8-10-3 Booster pump connection

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 3. No customer shall cause or allow the installation or maintenance of a booster pump in a public water system unless a device is installed to control operation of the booster pump when pressure to pump suction drops as follows:

(1) Wherever a fire suppression system has a booster pump installed only for fire suppression, it shall have an audible or visual alarm to provide warning when flow occurs and a control valve shall be installed on the booster pump discharge to automatically throttle the flow as necessary to maintain a minimum of ten (10) pounds per square inch, gauge, pump suction pressure.

(2) For all booster pumps other than those described in subdivision (1), a control device shall be installed to either prevent operation of the booster pump, or else to automatically throttle flow to or from the booster pump as necessary to maintain a minimum of twenty (20) pounds per square inch, gauge, pump suction pressure. The supplier of water may require that the control device be calibrated to maintain a higher than twenty (20) pounds per square inch, gauge, pump suction pressure, where necessary to provide a minimum pressure of twenty (20) pounds per square inch, gauge, throughout the pressure zone of the public water system distribution system to which the customer is connected.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 715; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2516; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-4 327 IAC 8-10-4 Cross connection hazards; notice; exemptions

327 IAC 8-10-4 Cross connection hazards; notice; exemptions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 4. (a) Wherever a cross connection hazard as specified by subsection (c) is designated:

(1) an air gap shall be constructed or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer shall be installed, in accordance with section 7 of this rule, on the customer service line for:

(A) any new facility;

(B) any modified customer service line; or

(C) any existing facility where a higher capacity meter is installed; and

(2) neither an air gap nor a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer shall be required to be incorporated into customer service lines that both are utilized solely for fire suppression and are fitted with an audible alarm that will activate when water is detected to be flowing in the customer service line.

(b) Customers who have a cross connection that has resulted in a contaminant being introduced into a public water system or a customer water system:

(1) shall immediately construct an air gap or install a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer on the customer service line in accordance with section 7 of this rule; or

(2) is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (1) because the affected customer service line is both utilized solely for fire suppression and is fitted with an audible alarm that will activate when water is detected to be flowing in the line.

(c) The following customer facilities are designated cross connection hazards:

(1) Aircraft and missile manufacturing plants.

(2) Automotive plants, including those plants that manufacture motorcycles, automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment.

(3) Beverage bottling plants, including dairies and breweries.

(4) Canneries, packing houses, and reduction plants.

(5) Car washes.

(6) Chemical, biological, and radiological laboratories, including those in high schools, trade schools, colleges, universities, and research institutions.

(7) Hospitals, clinics, medical buildings, autopsy facilities, morgues, other medical facilities, and mortuaries.

(8) Metal and plastic manufacturing, fabricating, cleaning, plating, and processing facilities.

(9) Plants manufacturing paper and paper products.

(10) Plants manufacturing, refining, compounding, or processing fertilizer, film, herbicides, natural or synthetic rubber, pesticides, petroleum or petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, radiological materials, or any chemical that could be a contaminant to the public water supply.

(11) Commercial facilities that use herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, or any chemical that could be a contaminant to the public water supply.

(12) Plants processing, blending, or refining animal, vegetable, or mineral oils.

(13) Commercial laundries and dye works, excluding coin-operated laundromats.

(14) Sewage, storm water, and industrial waste treatment plants and pumping stations.

(15) Waterfront facilities, including piers, docks, marinas, and shipyards.

(16) Industrial facilities that recycle water.

(17) Restricted or classified facilities (federal government defense or military installations), or other facilities closed to the supplier of water or to the commissioner.

(d) Customer facilities not designated as a cross connection hazard by subsection (c) may be designated a cross connection hazard by written notification from the commissioner to the customer and to the customer's public water system. The notice shall specify the nature of the customer activity that necessitates designation of the customer's facility as a cross connection hazard, and the date by which the customer shall install a cross connection control device in accordance with section 7 of this rule, on the customer service line to the facility so designated.

(e) The commissioner may issue a letter exempting a customer from the requirements of subsection (a) if the customer can show to the satisfaction of the commissioner that the activities taking place at the customer's facility, and the materials used in connection with these activities or stored on the premises, cannot endanger the health of customers of the public water system should backflow occur. An exemption shall remain valid for no more than three (3) years from the date of issuance. If the commissioner finds that the customer facility has become a cross connection hazard, the commissioner will void the exemption and so notify the customer.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 716; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2516; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-5 327 IAC 8-10-5 Secondary sources of supply; installation of air gaps or other devices

327 IAC 8-10-5 Secondary sources of supply; installation of air gaps or other devices

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 5. (a) Customers shall construct an air gap, or install a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer or double check valve assembly, in accordance with section 7 of this rule, on the customer service line to:

(1) tanks used only to store water from the PWS for fire suppression that are constructed to maintain the bacteriological quality of the water, in compliance with 327 IAC 8-2.7; or

(2) secondary sources of supply that:

(A) use well water as the only private source of supply;

(B) are constructed to maintain the bacteriological quality of the water, in compliance with 327 IAC 8-2.7; and

(C) produce, without treatment, water meeting the drinking water quality standards enumerated in 327 IAC 8-2.7.

(b) Customers shall construct an air gap, or install a double check valve assembly or reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, in accordance with section 7 of this rule, for a fire sprinkler system, to prevent stagnant water from backflowing into the drinking water supply. For a fire sprinkler system with a chemical additive, customers shall install a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer to prevent the chemical additive backflowing into the drinking water supply.

(c) A secondary source of supply of a type other than those enumerated in subsections (a) and (b) must not be physically connected on the customer service line to or into the facility.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 716; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2517; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; filed Nov 13, 2012, 11:39 a.m.: 20121212-IR-327100414FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-10-6 327 IAC 8-10-6 Land irrigation facility buried below ground; installation of air gaps or other devices

327 IAC 8-10-6 Land irrigation facility buried below ground; installation of air gaps or other devices

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 6. Customers shall construct an air gap, or install a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer or pressure type vacuum breaker in accordance with section 7 of this rule, on the water line connecting the public water supply to any land irrigation facility buried below ground that has a sprinkler outlet located less than six (6) inches above grade and is constructed after July 19, 1985.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 717; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2518; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-7 327 IAC 8-10-7 Construction and installation requirements for air gaps or other devices

327 IAC 8-10-7 Construction and installation requirements for air gaps or other devices

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 22-13-2

Sec. 7. (a) The discharge pipe of an air gap must terminate a minimum of:

(1) two (2) pipe diameters of the discharge pipe or six (6) inches, whichever is less, above the maximum recorded flood level or above the flood level rim of the receiving vessel, whichever is higher; or

(2) three (3) pipe diameters of the discharge pipe or six (6) inches, whichever is less, above the maximum recorded flood level or above the flood level rim of the receiving vessel, whichever is higher, where:

(A) a side wall, rib, or similar obstruction is spaced closer than three (3) diameters from the piping affecting the air gap; or

(B) two (2) intersecting walls are located closer than four (4) pipe diameters from the piping affecting the air gap.

(b) Double check valve assemblies, reduced pressure principle backflow preventers, and pressure vacuum breakers to be installed must be:

(1) approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research*; or

(2) acceptable under the Indiana plumbing code under 675 IAC 16-1.4.

(c) Reduced pressure principle backflow preventers must be installed according to the following:

(1) Horizontally or vertically as determined by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research in accordance with the following:

(A) A plug or additional piping must not be affixed to the pressure differential relief valve port.

(B) The pressure differential relief valve port must be a minimum of twelve (12) inches above floor level.

(2) At a location that allows the following:

(A) Leakage from the pressure differential relief valve port to be noticed.

(B) Access to the valve for the following:

(i) Maintenance.

(ii) Testing from floor level without use of a ladder or other similar temporary apparatus.

(3) Above ground grade level.

(4) In a manner that will not subject the device to the following:

(A) Flooding.

(B) Excessive heat.

(C) Freezing.

(d) All double check valve assemblies must be installed at a location that:

(1) allows access to the device for maintenance and testing from floor level without use of a ladder or other similar temporary apparatus; and

(2) will not subject the device to:

(A) flooding;

(B) excessive heat; or

(C) freezing.

(e) Pressure vacuum breakers and spill resistant vacuum breakers must be installed according to the following:

(1) As near as possible to the irrigation facility.

(2) At a location that allows access to the device for maintenance and testing from floor or ground level without use of a ladder or other similar temporary apparatus.

(3) In a manner that will not subject the device to the following:

(A) Flooding.

(B) Excessive heat.

(C) Freezing.

(4) Between two (2) tightly closing shutoff valves, with its center line or datum point a minimum of twelve (12) inches above:

(A) floor level;

(B) the highest downstream piping or shutoff valve; and

(C) the highest downstream overflow rim or discharge point.

(f) Atmospheric vacuum breaker backsiphonage prevention assemblies must be installed according to the following:

(1) At a location that allows access to the device for maintenance and testing from floor or ground level without use of a ladder or other similar apparatus.

(2) In a manner that will not subject the device to the following:

(A) Flooding.

(B) Excessive heat.

(C) Freezing.

(3) With a minimum of six (6) inches clearance above the overflow rim or downstream piping.

(4) Without means of shutoff on the discharge side of vacuum breaker.

(5) Without being under continuous pressure for more than twelve (12) hours in any twenty-four (24) hour period.

*A list of approved backflow prevention assemblies may be obtained from the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at http://fccchr.usc.edu/list.html or is available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 717; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2518; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; filed Nov 13, 2012, 11:39 a.m.: 20121212-IR-327100414FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; errata filed Jul 31, 2017, 11:06 a.m.: 20170809-IR-327170349ACA; errata filed Sep 22, 2017, 11:46 a.m.: 20171004-IR-327170437ACA; filed Oct 24, 2018, 3:24 p.m.: 20181121-IR-327170563FRA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-8 327 IAC 8-10-8 Inspection of devices; time limits

327 IAC 8-10-8 Inspection of devices; time limits

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 8. (a) The customer shall install and maintain in working order at all times any cross connection control device or booster pump control device required by this rule.

(b) To ensure that each cross connection control device required by this rule is in working order, the customer shall have each device inspected or tested by a cross connection control device inspector at the time of construction or installation, and at the following intervals, in the following manner:

(1) Air gaps shall be inspected at intervals not exceeding one (1) year to ensure that they continue to meet the requirements of section 7 of this rule.

(2) Reduced pressure principle backflow preventers shall be tested at intervals not exceeding one (1) year to ensure that:

(A) both check valves are drip-tight under all pressure differentials; and

(B) the pressure differential relief valve will maintain pressure in the center chamber at least two (2) pounds per square inch below that of the inlet chamber.

(3) Double check valve assemblies shall be tested at intervals not exceeding one (1) year to ensure that both check valves are drip-tight under all pressure differentials.

(4) Pressure vacuum breakers and spill resistant vacuum breakers shall be tested at intervals not exceeding one (1) year to ensure that the air inlet opens fully when water pressure is at or below atmospheric pressure.

(5) Atmospheric vacuum breaker backsiphonage prevention assemblies must be inspected at intervals not exceeding one (1) year to ensure proper operation of the air inlet valve. Removal of canopy may be necessary to determine free movement of air inlet valve.

(c) The customer shall permit access to the customer's premises by the inspector, the customer's public water system, or the commissioner, at reasonable times, and upon presentation of identification, for inspection of the customer water system or testing of cross connection control devices installed in accordance with this rule.

(d) Those customers granted an exemption in accordance with section 4(e) of this rule shall report to the commissioner and to the supplier of water any proposed change in process, plumbing, or materials used or stored at the exempted facility at least fourteen (14) days prior to making the change. Failure to do so shall void the exemption.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-8 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 717; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2518; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; filed Nov 13, 2012, 11:39 a.m.: 20121212-IR-327100414FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-9 327 IAC 8-10-9 Inspectors; reports of inspection or test

327 IAC 8-10-9 Inspectors; reports of inspection or test

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-16-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 9. (a) All cross connection control device inspectors shall do the following:

(1) Be registered with the commissioner in accordance with section 11 of this rule.

(2) Submit reports of all inspections as required by subsection (b).

(3) Annually test and calibrate testing equipment for accuracy.

(4) Install an inspection tag upon completion of testing, calibration, or repair, of any cross connection control device. The inspection tag must have at least the following information:

(A) The name of the inspector.

(B) The date of the inspection.

(C) The registration number, model number, serial number, and size of the cross connection control device.

The inspection tag must be waterproof and protected against tampering.

(b) The inspector shall report to the public water system, the customer and, if requested, the commissioner, on a form provided by the commissioner, the results of inspections or tests conducted under section 8(b) of this rule on the following:

(1) Air gaps.

(2) Reduced pressure principle backflow preventers.

(3) Double check valve assemblies.

(4) Pressure vacuum breakers.

Reports shall be submitted to the public water system and to the customer within thirty (30) days of the inspection or test.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-9 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 718; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2519; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; filed Nov 13, 2012, 11:39 a.m.: 20121212-IR-327100414FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-10 327 IAC 8-10-10 Noncompliance; retention of reports; access

327 IAC 8-10-10 Noncompliance; retention of reports; access

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2

Sec. 10. (a) Because cross connections may cause disease through transmission of contaminants via the public water system, the commissioner shall order the public water system to remove the customer service meter or otherwise sever the public water system connection to any customer which the commissioner finds or has reason to believe is in violation of any provision of this rule.

(b) The supplier of water shall retain the three (3) most recent reports of tests conducted on air gaps, reduced pressure principle backflow preventers, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breakers installed in accordance with this rule. The supplier of water shall permit access to these files at reasonable times and upon presentation of identification by the commissioner.

(c) If so requested, the public water system shall submit to the commissioner copies of any report required to be retained by subsection (b).

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-10 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 718; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2519; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-11 327 IAC 8-10-11 Registration of inspectors; list of registered inspectors; list of approved devices

327 IAC 8-10-11 Registration of inspectors; list of registered inspectors; list of approved devices

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18-3-1; IC 13-18-4-1

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 13-11-2; IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-18-2; IC 13-18-11-8

Sec. 11. (a) Upon reviewing and finding the information certified by the training provider acceptable, the commissioner shall issue a registration number to each person whose training provider has certified that the applicant has met the following requirements of education and examination:

(1) The information supplied by the applicant must be reviewed and acceptable to the training provider.

(2) Each applicant shall attend forty (40) hours of education and successfully complete a written and oral examination for cross connection device inspectors administered by a training provider.

(b) The commissioner may revoke the registration of any cross connection control inspector, following a hearing under IC 4-21.5, if it is found that the inspector has violated:

(1) any of the provisions set out in this rule; or

(2) IC 13-18-11-8.

(c) The commissioner shall maintain a list entitled "Indiana Registered Cross Connection Control Device Inspectors, All Inspectors", which is comprised of cross connection control device inspectors registered in Indiana.

(d) The commissioner shall maintain a list entitled "Indiana Registered Cross Connection Control Device Inspectors, Active Inspectors", which is comprised of cross connection control device inspectors:

(1) that are registered in Indiana in accordance with subsection (a); and

(2) who have requested their inclusion on this list in writing to the commissioner during the previous two (2) years.

(e) The commissioner shall make the lists described in subsections (c) and (d) available to the public upon request.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-11 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 718; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2519; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; filed Nov 13, 2012, 11:39 a.m.: 20121212-IR-327100414FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; filed Oct 24, 2018, 3:24 p.m.: 20181121-IR-327170563FRA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-12 327 IAC 8-10-12 Approval of an organization as a training provider of cross connection control device inspectors; record keeping

327 IAC 8-10-12 Approval of an organization as a training provider of cross connection control device inspectors; record keeping

Authority: IC 13-13-5-1; IC 13-14-8; IC 13-14-9; IC 13-15-1-2; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-18

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18-11-8

Sec. 12. (a) The commissioner shall approve an organization as a training provider of cross connection control device inspectors if the training provider's proposed course meets the following requirements:

(1) The proposed course instruction and examination have a total duration of at least forty (40) hours.

(2) The proposed course deals with matters directly related to the cross connection control devices that include the following:

(A) Cross connection:

(i) identification;

(ii) degree of hazard;

(iii) prevention;

(iv) control devices; and

(v) practices.

(B) Backflow prevention assembly field test procedures and gauge accuracy verification by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.

(C) Cross connection control device:

(i) inspection;

(ii) repair; and

(iii) maintenance.

(D) Content, intent, and related policy of this rule.

(E) Responsibilities of the:

(i) customer;

(ii) public water system; and

(iii) cross connection control device inspector.

(3) To teach the assigned subject, each instructor of the proposed course shall:

(A) have recognition from Indiana as a cross connection control device inspector; and

(B) be qualified by academic work or practical experience directly related to cross connection control device inspection.

(4) Includes both written and oral examinations that are proctored by different instructors and meet the following requirements:

(A) A written examination that tests the student's comprehension of the material discussed in subdivision (2).

(B) An oral examination that tests the student's ability and competency to perform cross connection control device:

(i) inspections;

(ii) test procedures specified under subdivision (2)(B); and

(iii) troubleshooting.

(5) The organization submits a written request to the commissioner for approval as a training provider of cross connection control device inspectors. The request must contain the following:

(A) The:

(i) name, address, and telephone number of the organization;

(ii) name of the course;

(iii) specific topics on which there are to be presentations;

(iv) time devoted to each topic identified under item (iii); and

(v) dates and locations where the course will be offered.

(B) All instructors':

(i) names;

(ii) registration numbers;

(iii) educational backgrounds;

(iv) professional experiences; and

(v) current professional affiliations.

(C) Information to demonstrate fulfillment of the requirements of subdivision (2) to the satisfaction of the commissioner.

(D) A written class outline.

(b) The commissioner's approval of an organization as a training provider of cross connection control device inspectors is valid for a duration of five (5) years.

(c) All training providers shall maintain records for five (5) years on the following:

(1) The dates of all courses.

(2) The names of all individuals attending the course.

(3) The duration of the course.

(4) All instructors' names.

(5) The program content.

(d) Training providers shall submit to the commissioner a record of individuals attending courses within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the course. These records must be maintained for a five (5) year period. The records must contain the following:

(1) The name of the course.

(2) The name, address, and current phone number of the individual attending the course.

(3) The date of the course.

(4) Performance on the written and oral examinations required by subsection (a)(4).

(e) The commissioner may revoke the approval of a training provider, following a hearing under IC 4-21.5, if it is found that the training provider has violated:

(1) any of the provisions set out in the approval of the training provider's cross connection control device inspectors course;

(2) this rule; or

(3) the conditions of IC 13-18-11-8.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-10-12 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Mar 31, 1999, 1:50 p.m.: 22 IR 2520; errata filed Aug 30, 1999, 12:06 p.m.: 23 IR 25; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; readopted filed Nov 21, 2007, 1:16 p.m.: 20071219-IR-327070553BFA; filed Nov 13, 2012, 11:39 a.m.: 20121212-IR-327100414FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:21 a.m.: 20130828-IR-327130176BFA; filed Oct 24, 2018, 3:24 p.m.: 20181121-IR-327170563FRA; readopted filed Jun 14, 2019, 1:59 p.m.: 20190710-IR-327190246BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-10-13 327 IAC 8-10-13 Incorporation by reference (Repealed)

327 IAC 8-10-13 Incorporation by reference (Repealed)

(Repealed by Office of Water Quality; filed Oct 24, 2018, 3:24 p.m.: 20181121-IR-327170563FRA)

Rule 11

327 IAC 8-11-1 327 IAC 8-11-1 Water purification or treatment works; operation; reports

Rule 11. Water Purification and Treatment Works; Operation; Requirements

327 IAC 8-11-1 Water purification or treatment works; operation; reports

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18-11

Sec. 1. (a) All purification or treatment works producing water to be used or available for drinking purposes by the public must be properly and efficiently operated under the supervision of a competent operator or superintendent.

(b) The commissioner may require the qualified operator or superintendent in responsible charge to attend training whenever, in the opinion of the commissioner, the training is deemed necessary for the protection of the public health.

(c) Monthly reports of operation of the following system classifications must be submitted by the operator to the commissioner:

(1) WT2.

(2) WT3.

(3) WT4.

(4) WT5.

(5) A community or nontransient noncommunity PWS purchasing water from WT4 or WT5 systems.

(6) Other systems determined by the commissioner to require monthly reporting.

(d) Reports of operation required under subsection (c) must be submitted on forms to be provided or approved by the commissioner and must include the following data, if applicable:

(1) Daily quantities of the following:

(A) Water treated.

(B) Water distributed.

(C) Chemicals added to the water.

(2) Daily operation of treatment processes, including backwashing of filters by the amount of filter run time and total gallons of backwash.

(3) Results of the following:

(A) All chemical, physical, and other tests performed for plant control.

(B) Disinfectant residual in the distribution system where disinfection is provided.

(4) Totals and averages of the measurements in subdivision (3) where spaces are provided on the report form.

(5) Other data found to be necessary by the commissioner.

(e) The commissioner may reduce or modify the reporting requirements for any of the items in subsection (d).

(f) Monthly reports of operation must be:

(1) submitted to the commissioner:

(A) within the first ten (10) days following the month for which the report is prepared; and

(B) using the methods specified in 40 CFR 141.31*; and

(2) retained by the water systems for five (5) years.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov, or are available for review at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Legal Counsel, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Thirteenth Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-11-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 718; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:23 p.m.: 24 IR 1518; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Jul 18, 2012, 2:25 p.m.: 20120815-IR-327120261BFA; readopted filed Jun 6, 2018, 1:59 p.m.: 20180704-IR-327180171BFA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

Rule 12

327 IAC 8-12-0.3 327 IAC 8-12-0.3 Purpose

Rule 12. Classification of Community Public Water System and Nontransient Noncommunity Public Water System Treatment Plants and Distribution Systems; Examination and Certification of Operators

327 IAC 8-12-0.3 Purpose

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 0.3. (a) The purpose of this rule is to establish the following:

(1) A classification system for community public water system and nontransient noncommunity public water system treatment plants and distribution systems.

(2) The criteria by which a person may become a water treatment plant and water distribution system certified operator.

(b) The intended result of this rule is to ensure that the water treatment plant and water distribution system operators of:

(1) community public water systems;

(2) nontransient noncommunity public water systems;

(3) transient noncommunity public water systems using surface water or ground water under the direct influence of surface water; and

(4) transient noncommunity public water systems that employ complex treatment;

are trained, certified, and have knowledge of the public health reasons for drinking water standards thereby providing consumers with a safe drinking water supply.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-0.3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 972; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-0.5 327 IAC 8-12-0.5 Applicability

327 IAC 8-12-0.5 Applicability

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 0.5. This rule applies to:

(1) a certified operator who works at;

(2) a person endeavoring to become a certified operator at; and

(3) the owner of;

a community public water system, nontransient noncommunity public water system, transient noncommunity public water system using surface water or ground water under the direct influence of surface water, or a transient noncommunity public water system that requires complex treatment.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-0.5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 973; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-1 327 IAC 8-12-1 Definitions

327 IAC 8-12-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18-11

Sec. 1. In addition to the definitions contained in IC 13-11-2 and 327 IAC 1, the following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Acceptable experience" means employment in the actual hands-on operation of a water treatment plant or water distribution system. Experience in:

(A) water treatment plant maintenance; or

(B) water treatment plant laboratory;

that directly relates to plant operation will be given a maximum of fifty percent (50%) credit for operational experience for those employed solely in that respective area. Acceptable experience shall be obtained under the oversight of a certified operator, as a certified operator, or by otherwise demonstrating to the commissioner that the applicant's experience meets the requirements described by this subdivision.

(2) "Adequate supervision" means that sufficient time is spent at a water treatment plant or water distribution system on a regular basis to assure that the facility is operated and maintained in a manner that protects public health.

(3) "Applicant" means a person seeking certification as a water treatment plant or water distribution system certified operator, whether or not the person is currently employed as an operator.

(4) "Application" means a written request for certification under this rule addressed to the commissioner.

(5) "Automated monitoring" means a continuous monitoring system that will cause an alarm, dialer, or pager to notify a certified operator in cases where a water treatment plant or water distribution system may fail during periods of normal operation.

(6) "Available" means that, based on water treatment plant or water distribution system size, complexity, and source water quality, a certified operator must be on site or able to be contacted if needed to initiate appropriate action in a timely manner.

(7) "Certificate" means an appropriate document issued by the commissioner containing the following information:

(A) Affirmation that the named person has fulfilled the requirements, including receiving a passing examination grade, necessary for the operation of the water treatment plant or water distribution system for which application was made.

(B) The water treatment plant or water distribution system classification that may be operated under the issued certificate.

(C) The date of issuance.

(D) An identification number unique to each certificate document.

(8) "Certification card" means a card issued by the commissioner to a person who has fulfilled the requirements to be a water treatment plant or water distribution system certified operator and containing the following information:

(A) The name and certificate number of the person.

(B) The classification of the water treatment plant or water distribution system that the named person may operate.

(C) An expiration date.

(9) "Certified operator" means a person who has:

(A) met the requirements of this rule;

(B) a valid certificate in a classification identified in section 2 of this rule for water treatment plant or water distribution system operation; and

(C) the ability to make decisions regarding the daily operational activities of a public water system water treatment plant or water distribution system that will directly impact the quality or quantity of the drinking water.

(10) "Certified operator in responsible charge" means a person designated by the owner or governing body of a water treatment plant or water distribution system to be the certified operator who:

(A) has complete responsibility for the proper operation of a water treatment plant or water distribution system; and

(B) makes decisions regarding the daily operational activities of a public water system treatment plant or distribution system that will directly impact the quality or quantity of drinking water from community public water supply systems and nontransient noncommunity public water supply systems.

(11) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of environmental management.

(12) "Contact hour" means a fifty (50) to sixty (60) minute instructional session involving an instructor or lecturer approved by the commissioner. Ten (10) contact hours equals one (1) continuing education unit (CEU) as defined by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

(13) "Daily visit" means the time that:

(A) a certified operator in responsible charge; or

(B) another properly certified operator under the direction of the operator in responsible charge;

is present on site at the facility of responsibility during a twenty-four (24) hour period.

(14) "Operating shift" means that period of time when operator decisions that affect public health are necessary for the proper operation of the system.

(15) "Plant operation" means the time of:

(A) actual production; or

(B) pumping to produce drinking water supply.

(16) "Population served" means the currently accepted population equivalent.

(17) "Training provider" means a person who conducts or presents a course training session approved under section 7.1 of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 719; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 259; filed Dec 12, 1994, 4:39 p.m.: 18 IR 1230; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 973; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-1.1 327 IAC 8-12-1.1 Responsibilities

327 IAC 8-12-1.1 Responsibilities

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 1.1. The owner or governing body of a water treatment plant or water distribution system shall be responsible to accomplish the following:

(1) Place each water treatment facility and water distribution system under the direct supervision of a certified operator in responsible charge who:

(A) has a valid certification of a grade eligible for operation at the classification of water treatment facility or water distribution system of responsibility; and

(B) is available to make process control or system integrity decisions about water quality or quantity that affect public health.

(2) Designate one (1) certified operator to have complete responsibility for the proper operation of the water treatment plant or water distribution system.

(3) Assure that a minimum of one (1) operator certified according to this rule must be available for each operating shift.

(4) Notify the commissioner of the name of the person designated according to subdivision (1) to be the certified operator in responsible charge.

(5) Submit written notice to the commissioner no later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence of one (1) of the following:

(A) A change in the person serving as the certified operator in responsible charge.

(B) A change in conditions or circumstances that were used as the basis for the original classification of the water treatment plant or water distribution system.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-1.1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 259; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 974; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-2 327 IAC 8-12-2 Classification of water distribution systems and water treatment plants

327 IAC 8-12-2 Classification of water distribution systems and water treatment plants

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 2. (a) A water distribution system shall be classified in one (1) of three (3) classifications as follows:

(1) Class DSS (distribution system small) includes systems that:

(A) serve a population of less than three thousand three hundred one (3,301); and

(B) have no components other than:

(i) pressure tanks; or

(ii) storage tanks.

Nontransient noncommunity public water systems serving a population less than five hundred one (501) utilizing no treatment other than ion exchange or inline filtration are DSS systems.

(2) Class DSM (distribution system medium) includes systems that meet one (1) of the following:

(A) Serve a population greater than three thousand three hundred (3,300) but less than ten thousand one (10,001) people and have no mechanical means of movement of water other than one (1) of the following:

(i) Pressure tanks.

(ii) Storage tanks.

(iii) Booster pumps to storage tanks.

(B) Serve a population of less than three thousand three hundred one (3,301) and consist of at least one (1) of the following:

(i) Pumps, not including well pumps, before the entry point to the distribution system.

(ii) Booster pumps to storage tanks.

(3) Class DSL (distribution system large) includes systems that meet one (1) of the following:

(A) Serve a population greater than ten thousand (10,000) people.

(B) Serve a population of less than ten thousand one (10,001) and consist of at least one (1) of the following:

(i) Booster pumps in the distribution system other than booster pumps to storage tanks.

(ii) Mechanical devices for movement of water beyond storage.

(b) A water treatment plant shall be classified in one (1) of six (6) classifications, based on population served and type of treatment, as follows:

(1) Class WT 1 includes systems that meet the following:

(A) Serve a population less than five hundred one (501) people.

(B) Are a community water system.

(C) Acquire water from one (1) or both of the following:

(i) Ground water.

(ii) Purchase.

(D) Have one (1) or both of the following:

(i) Ion exchange softening process for cation removal.

(ii) Inline filtration device with no chemical treatment.

(2) Class WT 2 includes, with no population limitations, systems that meet the requirements of clause (A) and either clause (B) or (C), or both, as follows:

(A) Acquire water from one (1) or more of the following:

(i) Ground water.

(ii) Purchase.

(B) Utilize chemical feed to achieve one (1) of the following:

(i) Disinfection.

(ii) Fluoride standardization.

(iii) Water stabilization.

(C) Have one (1) or both of the following:

(i) An ion exchange softening process for cation removal if the population served is greater than five hundred (500) and less than three thousand three hundred one (3,301).

(ii) An inline filtration device if the population served is greater than five hundred (501) and less than three thousand three hundred one (3,301).

(3) Class WT 3 includes systems that meet the following:

(A) Acquire water from one (1) or both of the following:

(i) Ground water.

(ii) Purchase.

(B) Utilize chemical feed.

(C) Have one (1) or more of the following:

(i) Pressure or gravity filtration.

(ii) Ion exchange processes if the population served is greater than three thousand three hundred (3,300).

(iii) Lime soda softening.

(iv) Reverse osmosis.

(v) Inline filtration if the population served is greater than three thousand three hundred (3,300).

(4) Class WT 4 includes systems that meet the following:

(A) Serve a population less than ten thousand one (10,001) people.

(B) Acquire water from one (1) or both of the following:

(i) Surface water.

(ii) Ground water under the direct influence of surface water.

(5) Class WT 5 includes systems that meet the following:

(A) Serve a population greater than ten thousand (10,000) people.

(B) Acquire water from one (1) or both of the following:

(i) Surface water.

(ii) Ground water under the direct influence of surface water.

(6) Class WT 6 includes systems that utilize newly emerging treatment technology not commonly in use for drinking water treatment in Indiana, as determined by the commissioner.

(7) The commissioner may determine the classification of a system based on system complexity and operational requirements where necessary.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 719; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 259; filed Dec 12, 1994, 4:39 p.m.: 18 IR 1230; errata filed Mar 9, 1995, 4:15 p.m.: 18 IR 1836; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 974; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-2.5 327 IAC 8-12-2.5 Reclassification of water treatment plants and water distribution systems

327 IAC 8-12-2.5 Reclassification of water treatment plants and water distribution systems

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 2.5. (a) Water treatment plants and water distribution systems will be reclassified by the commissioner if there are changes in the conditions or circumstances upon which the original classification was based.

(b) A water treatment plant or water distribution system may be reclassified by the commissioner if one (1) of the following situations exists:

(1) The treatment plant or water distribution system utilizes:

(A) special or complex equipment;

(B) newly emerging treatment technology; or

(C) features of design requiring a change in operation.

(2) The demonstration of the reliability of new technology.

(3) Change necessitated by law.

(4) The commissioner determines that a new classification is required to protect public health.

(c) Notice of the commissioner's decision according to subsection (a) or (b) to reclassify a water treatment plant or water distribution system shall be given to the governing body or owner and to the operators, and such notice shall indicate the grade of the certified operator in responsible charge who will be required to supervise the reclassified plant or system and how soon an operator with such qualifications must be obtained.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-2.5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 977; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-3 327 IAC 8-12-3 Qualifications of a certified operator

327 IAC 8-12-3 Qualifications of a certified operator

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-11-2; IC 13-18-11

Sec. 3. (a) In order to become a certified operator of a water treatment plant or a water distribution system, a person must do the following:

(1) Meet the minimum qualifications specified in subsection (b).

(2) Pass the certification examination required by the commissioner unless exempted by statute or rule.

(b) Before applying to take the water treatment plant or water distribution system operator certification examination given by the commissioner, a person must have the following qualifications:

(1) The educational skills necessary to do the following:

(A) Make simple computations:

(i) with fractions and decimals; and

(ii) of multiplication and division.

(B) Read a linear scale.

(C) Calculate volumes of simple shapes.

(D) Keep records.

(E) Read and write the English language to the extent of:

(i) interpreting service manuals and work orders; and

(ii) submitting written reports.

(F) Understand basic principles of the following:

(i) Sanitation.

(ii) Science.

(2) With the exception of an operator-in-training, experience acceptable to the commissioner in the field of water treatment or water distribution that meets the following requirements:

(A) Demonstrates the examination applicant's technical knowledge.

(B) Can be verified based on information from available sources, primarily the applicant's water treatment plant or water distribution system employer.

(C) Is the result of satisfactory accomplishment of work in accordance with the following:

(i) Measured from the date of employment of the applicant to the date of the next scheduled examination.

(ii) Received under the oversight of a certified operator qualified to operate the same classification of water treatment plant or water distribution system as that of the applicant's certification application except where one (1) of the following is used to meet the requirements for acceptable work experience:

(AA) Section 3.2(b)(2)(C)(ii) of this rule.

(BB) Section 3.3(b)(3)(D)(ii) of this rule [sic., section 3.2(b)(3)(D)(ii) of this rule] .

(CC) Section 3.2(b)(3)(D)(iii) of this rule.

(DD) Section 3.2(b)(3)(D)(iv) of this rule.

(EE) Section 3.2(c)(2)(D)(ii) of this rule.

(FF) Section 3.2(c)(4)(D)(iii) of this rule.

(GG) Section 3.2(c)(5)(D)(i)(BB) of this rule.

(HH) Section 3.2(c)(5)(D)(iii) of this rule.

(II) Section 3.4 of this rule.

(JJ) Section 3.5 of this rule.

Where acceptable work experience is gained under these provisions, oversight may be under an operator qualified to operate the water treatment plant or water distribution system where the experience was obtained. If the applicant holds a certification license for the classification of system where the experience is obtained, the applicant's manager may certify that the experience has been obtained.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-3 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 721; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 262; filed Dec 12, 1994, 4:39 p.m.: 18 IR 1232; errata filed Mar 9, 1995, 4:15 p.m.: 18 IR 1836; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 977; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; errata filed Dec 6, 2006, 10:10 a.m.: 20061227-IR-327050255ACA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-3.2 327 IAC 8-12-3.2 Certified operator grades

327 IAC 8-12-3.2 Certified operator grades

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 3.2. (a) Grade operator-in-training (O.I.T.) is available under the following guidelines:

(1) To a person meeting the following:

(A) Currently employed at a public water system with facilities classified as a Class WT 3, WT 4, or WT 5 water treatment plant or a Class DSL water distribution system.

(B) Has fulfilled the qualifications of section 3(a)(2) and 3(b)(1) of this rule.

(2) In accordance with the following:

(A) Until the O.I.T. meets the experience requirement needed for the classification of treatment plant or distribution system where the O.I.T. is accumulating work experience.

(B) Operating work must be accomplished under the supervision of a certified operator in responsible charge who must verify to the commissioner the satisfactory achievement of acceptable experience by the O.I.T.

(C) An O.I.T. may not do any of the following:

(i) Serve as a certified operator in responsible charge.

(ii) Transfer an O.I.T. certification to a water treatment plant or water distribution system with a public water system identification number (PWSID) different than the PWSID for which the certification was issued.

(iii) Hold two (2) water treatment plant or water distribution system O.I.T. certifications concurrently.

(iv) Renew the O.I.T. certification.

(b) A water distribution system certified operator may possess a valid certification in one (1) or more of the following three (3) grades:

(1) Grade DSS is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class DSS water distribution system after having fulfilled the following requirements:

(A) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(B) Meet the qualifications of section 3 of this rule.

(C) Attain a minimum of one (1) year of acceptable work experience in the operation of a Class DSS water distribution system.

(2) Grade DSM is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class DSS and Class DSM water distribution system after having fulfilled the following requirements:

(A) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(B) Meet the qualifications of section 3 of this rule.

(C) Attain one (1) of the following acceptable work experience requirements:

(i) One (1) year in the operation of a Class DSM water distribution system.

(ii) Two (2) years in the operation of a Class DSS water distribution system.

(3) Grade DSL is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class DSS, Class DSM, and Class DSL water distribution system after having fulfilled the following requirements:

(A) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(B) Meet the qualifications of section 3 of this rule.

(C) Must be able to do the following:

(i) Maintain inventories.

(ii) Order supplies and equipment.

(iii) Interpret chemical and bacteriological sample reports.

(D) Attain one (1) of the following acceptable work experience requirements:

(i) One (1) year in the operation of a Class DSL water distribution system.

(ii) Three (3) years in the operation of a Class DSM water distribution system.

(iii) Five (5) years in the operation of a Class DSS water distribution system.

(iv) An acceptable number of years of experience approved by the commissioner if gained in operation of a combination of the various classifications of water distribution systems.

(c) A water treatment plant certified operator may possess a valid certification in one (1) or more of the following six (6) grades:

(1) Grade WT 1 is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class WT 1 water treatment plant or a Class DSS water distribution system at a nontransient noncommunity water system serving five hundred (500) or fewer individuals or a community water system serving one hundred (100) or fewer individuals after having fulfilled the following requirements:

(A) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(B) Meet the qualifications of section 3 of this rule.

(C) Must be able to do the following:

(i) Maintain inventories.

(ii) Order supplies and equipment.

(iii) Interpret chemical and bacteriological sample reports.

(D) Attain a minimum of one (1) year of acceptable work experience in the operation of a Class WT 1 water treatment plant.

(2) Grade WT 2 is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class WT 1 and a Class WT 2 water treatment plant and a Class DSS water distribution system at a nontransient noncommunity water system serving five hundred (500) or fewer individuals or a community water system serving one hundred (100) or fewer individuals after having fulfilled the following requirements:

(A) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(B) Meet the qualifications of section 3 of this rule.

(C) Must be able to do the following:

(i) Maintain inventories.

(ii) Order supplies and equipment.

(iii) Interpret chemical and bacteriological sample reports.

(D) Attain one (1) of the following acceptable work experience requirements:

(i) One (1) year in the operation of a Class WT 2 water treatment plant.

(ii) Two (2) years in the operation of a Class WT 1 water treatment plant.

(3) Grade WT 3 is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class WT 1, Class WT 2, and Class WT 3 water treatment plant and a Class DSS water distribution system at a nontransient noncommunity water system serving five hundred (500) or fewer individuals or a community water system serving one hundred (100) or fewer individuals after having fulfilled the following requirements:

(A) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(B) Meet the qualifications of section 3 of this rule.

(C) Must be able to do the following:

(i) Maintain inventories.

(ii) Order supplies and equipment.

(iii) Interpret chemical and bacteriological sample reports.

(D) Attain the following acceptable work experience at a minimum:

(i) Two (2) years in the operation of a Class WT 3 water treatment plant.

(ii) Successful completion of educational work at college level in:

(AA) engineering;

(BB) chemistry; or

(CC) science;

related to water treatment may be substituted for work experience required according to item (i) at the ratio of four (4) semesters or six (6) quarters of schooling for a maximum substitution of one (1) year of experience.

(4) Grade WT 4 is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class WT 1, Class WT 2, and Class WT 4 water treatment plant and a Class DSS water distribution system at a nontransient noncommunity water system serving five hundred (500) or fewer individuals or a community water system serving one hundred (100) or fewer individuals after having fulfilled the following requirements:

(A) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(B) Meet the qualifications of section 3 of this rule.

(C) Must be able to do the following:

(i) Maintain inventories.

(ii) Order supplies and equipment.

(iii) Interpret chemical and bacteriological sample reports.

(D) Attain the following acceptable work experience at a minimum:

(i) Two (2) years in the operation of a Class WT 4 water treatment plant.

(ii) Successful completion of educational work at college level in:

(AA) engineering;

(BB) chemistry; or

(CC) science;

related to water treatment may be substituted for work experience required according to item (i) at the ratio of four (4) semesters or six (6) quarters of schooling for a maximum substitution of one (1) year of experience.

(iii) Two (2) years in the operation of a Class WT 3 water treatment plant may substitute for a maximum of one (1) year of experience required according to item (i).

(5) Grade WT 5 is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class WT 1, Class WT 2, Class WT 4, and Class WT 5 water treatment plant and a Class DSS water distribution system at a nontransient noncommunity water system serving five hundred (500) or fewer individuals or a community water system serving one hundred (100) or fewer individuals after having fulfilled the following requirements:

(A) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(B) Meet the qualifications of section 3 of this rule.

(C) Must have the ability to do the following:

(i) Use conversion factors.

(ii) Solve simple mathematical equations.

(iii) Understand the following:

(AA) Simple chemical laboratory equipment.

(BB) The bacteriological procedures used in water supply work.

(iv) Maintain inventories.

(v) Order supplies and equipment.

(D) Attain the following acceptable work experience at a minimum:

(i) One (1) of the following:

(AA) Three (3) years in the operation of a Class WT 5 water treatment plant.

(BB) Five (5) years in the operation of a Class WT 4 water treatment plant.

(ii) Successful completion of educational work at college level in:

(AA) engineering;

(BB) chemistry; or

(CC) science;

related to water treatment may be substituted for work experience required according to item (i) at the ratio of four (4) semesters or six (6) quarters of schooling for one (1) year of experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years of experience.

(iii) Two (2) years in the operation of a WT 3 water treatment plant may be substituted for one (1) year of experience required according to item (i) up to a maximum substitution of two (2) years experience.

(6) Grade WT 6 is a certified operator qualified to operate a Class WT 6 water treatment plant that requires operator qualifications determined by the commissioner on an individual plant basis in response to the specialized nature of the water treatment plant.

(d) An applicant for water treatment plant or water distribution system operator certification may submit proof to the commissioner to demonstrate the achievement of an equivalent level of acceptable training or work experience for that required by the following subsections:

(1) (b)(1)(C).

(2) (b)(2)(C).

(3) (b)(3)(D).

(4) (c)(1)(D).

(5) (c)(2)(D).

(6) (c)(3)(D).

(7) (c)(4)(D).

(8) (c)(5)(D).

(e) A Grade WT 3, Grade WT 4, and Grade WT 5 operator is qualified to apply for the appropriate wastewater treatment plant certification according to 327 IAC 5-22 to treat wastewater from a water treatment plant provided the operator is certified to operate that classification of water treatment plant.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-3.2 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 980; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-3.4 327 IAC 8-12-3.4 Grandparenting

327 IAC 8-12-3.4 Grandparenting

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-10.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 3.4. (a) For purposes of this rule, grandparenting is the process through which the commissioner may issue operator certification to a person who has been working at a water treatment plant or water distribution system that, before the effective date of this rule, was not required to be under the supervision of a certified operator. An operator certificate to be conferred through grandparenting may be issued if:

(1) the owner or governing body meets the criterion of subsection (b); and

(2) the recipient of the certificate abides by the requirements of subsection (d).

(b) The commissioner may issue an operator certification in the operator grade appropriate to the classification of water treatment plant or water distribution system where the recipient has been an employee acting in the capacity of an operator making process control decisions that affect the quality or quantity of water from the treatment plant or distribution system if the owner or governing body submits an application to the commissioner before September 1, 2002, requesting certification of each person intended to be designated as one (1) of the facility's operators in responsible charge.

(c) A certification conferred under grandparenting shall be as follows:

(1) Valid only at the site where the person receiving the grandparent certification gained operator experience.

(2) Valid for three (3) years during which time the operator must do the following:

(A) Fulfill the continuing education requirements for the grade of operator certification that has been conferred through grandparenting as listed in section 7.5 of this rule in order to be eligible for certification renewal according to section 7(e)(3) of this rule.

(B) Successfully complete an operator training course specified by the commissioner.

(3) Invalid if the classification of the water treatment plant or water distribution system changes to one (1) requiring a certified operator with more extensive education or experience qualifications, such as may be based on any of the following:

(A) Increased capacity.

(B) An increase in population served.

(C) A basic change in the method of water treatment.

(D) Another change in conditions that causes a more difficult or complex operation.

(4) The commissioner may allow a grandparented operator to continue operation of a system where the classification has changed under subdivision (3) if the operator demonstrates to the commissioner that the facility will be properly operated. For a grandparented operator to continue operation of a system where the classification has changed under subdivision (3), a written request must be made by the owner of the public water system.

(d) If an operator certified under grandparenting according to this section:

(1) fails to meet the continuing education requirements of section 7.5 of this rule within the required time according to subsection (c)(2); or

(2) goes to work at water treatment plant or water distribution system other than the one that the grandparent certification was conferred;

then the grandparent certification is voided and the operator must become certified according to the requirements of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-3.4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 982; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-3.5 327 IAC 8-12-3.5 Facility specific operator

327 IAC 8-12-3.5 Facility specific operator

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 3.5. (a) Operators of nontransient noncommunity PWSs of the following facility classifications may be granted facility specific operator (FSO) certifications:

(1) Class DSS systems.

(2) Class WT1 systems.

(b) Noncommunity PWSs of other facility classifications may be granted FSO certifications for their classifications if the commissioner determines that the FSO applicant will adequately perform the tasks necessary for proper operation of the system.

(c) Operators of community PWSs serving one hundred (100) or fewer people with the following facility classifications may be granted FSO certifications:

(1) Class DSS systems.

(2) Class WT1 systems.

(d) The following requirements must be met for an FSO certification to be granted for a PWS:

(1) The owner of the system shall designate a person to be in responsible charge of the system.

(2) The designee (applicant) must be an employee or a member of the public water system.

(3) Each applicant shall do the following:

(A) Demonstrate proficiency to the commissioner in accordance with section 4.5 of this rule.

(B) Meet the requirements of section 3(b)(1) of this rule.

(C) Be able to do the following:

(i) Maintain inventories.

(ii) Order supplies.

(iii) Interpret chemical and bacteriological sample reports.

(4) A person may hold only one (1) FSO certification at a time unless the commissioner has determined the FSO operator can maintain each system that an FSO certification is requested.

(e) An FSO certification is valid as follows:

(1) Only at the facility that the FSO certification is granted.

(2) For three (3) years, during which time the operator shall fulfill the continuing education requirements for the FSO certification as listed in section 7.5 of this rule to be eligible for certification renewal in accordance with section 7(e)(3) of this rule.

(f) An FSO certification will be invalid if the classification of water treatment plant or water distribution system changes to one (1) requiring a certified operator with more extensive education or experience, such as any of the following:

(1) Increased capacity.

(2) An increase in population served.

(3) A basic change in the method of water treatment.

(4) Another change in conditions that causes a more difficult or complex operation.

(g) If a person granted an FSO certification fails to meet the continuing education requirements of section 7.5 of this rule within the required time set forth in subsection (e)(2):

(1) the FSO certification is voided; and

(2) the operator must become certified according to the requirements of this rule.

(h) The commissioner may revoke an FSO certification due to failure to do any of the following:

(1) Conduct monitoring and reporting to meet the requirements of 327 IAC 8-2.7.

(2) Operate and maintain the system in a manner that protects human health.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-3.5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA; filed Nov 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.: 20251224-IR-327240428FRA)

327 IAC 8-12-3.6 327 IAC 8-12-3.6 Certified operator in responsible charge

327 IAC 8-12-3.6 Certified operator in responsible charge

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 3.6. (a) A certified operator may be in responsible charge of more than one (1) water treatment plant or water distribution system if the following conditions are met:

(1) The certified operator will be able to provide adequate supervision to all units involved.

(2) Before undertaking multiple operator positions of responsible charge, a letter signed by the certified operator is submitted to the owner or governing body of each water treatment plant and water distribution system to be under the responsible charge of the certified operator providing the following information:

(A) The name and location of each water treatment plant and water distribution system to be under the responsible charge of the certified operator.

(B) The number of hours per week the certified operator shall work at each water treatment plant and water distribution system.

(b) The following establishes minimum criteria regarding adequate supervision at each classification of water distribution system and water treatment plant:

(1) DSS must do the following:

(A) Be monitored daily by a dependable person or automated system.

(B) Meet the following conditions based on system size and type:

(i) A community water system must have a certified operator on site for a minimum of two (2) daily visits every week.

(ii) A nontransient noncommunity water system serving greater than five hundred (500) individuals must have a certified operator on site for a minimum of one (1) daily visit every week.

(iii) A nontransient noncommunity water system serving five hundred (500) or fewer individuals must have a certified operator on site for a minimum of one (1) daily site visit every two (2) weeks.

(2) DSM must do the following:

(A) Be monitored daily by a dependable person or automated system.

(B) Have a certified operator on site for a minimum of three (3) daily visits every week.

(3) DSL must do the following:

(A) Be monitored daily by a dependable person or automated system.

(B) Have a certified operator on site for a minimum of five (5) daily visits every week.

(4) WT 1 must do the following:

(A) Be monitored daily by a dependable person or automated system.

(B) Have a certified operator on site for a minimum of three (3) daily visits every week.

(5) WT 2 must do the following:

(A) Be monitored daily by a dependable person or automated system.

(B) Have a certified operator on site for a minimum of five (5) daily visits every week.

(6) WT 3 must do the following:

(A) Be monitored daily by a dependable person or automated system.

(B) Have a certified operator on site for a minimum of five (5) daily visits every week.

(7) WT 4 must have a certified operator on site during water treatment plant operation unless the plant is equipped with an automated system approved by the commissioner.

(8) WT 5 must have a certified operator on site during water treatment plant operation unless the plant is equipped with an automated system approved by the commissioner.

(c) When requested by the commissioner, the certified operator shall provide written submission documenting the following:

(1) The name, location, and classification of each water treatment plant and water distribution system under the responsible charge of a certified operator.

(2) The amount of time that a certified operator in responsible charge spends at a facility of responsibility identified according to subdivision (1).

(d) The commissioner shall evaluate information required by this section and any other information pertinent to a water treatment plant or water distribution system under the supervision of a certified operator in responsible charge and may determine the following:

(1) The time spent on site during a daily visit is inadequate for the duties required to properly operate the system in compliance with 327 IAC 8 this article.

(2) An amount of time that the certified operator in responsible charge shall be required to spend in the operation of each water treatment plant or water distribution system where the operator is in charge of more than one (1) system.

(3) A reduction of the number of water treatment plants or water distribution systems over which the certified operator may have responsible charge.

(4) The number of daily site visits required under subsection (b)(1) through (b)(6) may be modified by the commissioner on a case-by-case basis.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-3.6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 982; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; errata filed Dec 6, 2006, 10:10 a.m.: 20061227-IR-327050255ACA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-3.8 327 IAC 8-12-3.8 Certification transition

327 IAC 8-12-3.8 Certification transition

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 3.8. (a) A certified operator whose certification is valid on the effective date of this rule shall transition to a grade of certification according to the following:

(1) A Grade DS certified operator shall transition to a Grade DSM certification.

(2) A Grade DS certified operator shall transition to a Grade DSL certification if the certified operator has experience in the operation of a distribution system that:

(A) serves a population of more than ten thousand one (10,001); or

(B) is classified as DSL according to section 2 of this rule.

(3) A Grade DS-L certified operator shall transition to a Grade DSL certification.

(4) A Grade CT certified operator shall transition to a Grade WT 2 certification.

(5) A Grade PF certified operator shall transition to a Grade WT 3 certification.

(6) A Grade GF certified operator shall transition to a Grade WT 4 certification.

(7) A Grade GF certified operator shall transition to a Grade WT 5 certification if the certified operator has experience in the operation of a water treatment plant that is classified as Class WT 5 according to section 2 of this rule.

(8) A Grade AT certified operator shall transition to a Grade WT 3 and Grade WT 5 certification.

(b) A certified operator having certification that:

(1) is valid on the effective date of this rule; and

(2) was obtained by virtue of the position held July 1, 1972;

shall be eligible to operate only the water treatment plant or water distribution system that is designated on the issued certification.

(c) A certified operator shall be qualified to operate at the same classification of facility as the operator was certified to operate prior to the effective date of this rule.

(d) The commissioner may request proof of required experience to transition to a grade identified in subsection (a).

(e) A certified operator affected by the transition of certification according to this section may submit additional information to substantiate a request to transition to a grade other than that indicated in subsection (a) if the substantiating information is submitted to the commissioner by July 1, 2002.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-3.8 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 983; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-4 327 IAC 8-12-4 Examination of applicants to become a certified operator of a water treatment plant or water distribution system

327 IAC 8-12-4 Examination of applicants to become a certified operator of a water treatment plant or water distribution system

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 4. (a) A standardized examination prepared to reflect the duties and responsibilities required of each grade of water treatment plant and water distribution system certified operator shall be as follows:

(1) Used to test knowledge, ability, and judgment of an applicant to become a water treatment plant or water distribution system certified operator.

(2) Conducted at least annually.

(3) Held at places and times established by the commissioner:

(A) with at least sixty (60) days advanced announcement; and

(B) except in such cases as may be declared necessary exceptions by the commissioner.

(b) A person wishing to be examined for water treatment plant or water distribution system certification shall fulfill the following requirements:

(1) Complete an application on a form approved by the commissioner that:

(A) contains true and accurate information to the best of the applicant's knowledge; and

(B) is free of omissions and misrepresentations, either of which may result in rejection of the application or revocation of any certificate previously granted.

(2) Submit a completed application, with the necessary fee, to the commissioner postmarked not later than forty-five (45) days preceding the date of the examination.

(c) The commissioner shall do the following:

(1) Review an application and supporting documents concerning the eligibility of an applicant for water treatment plant or water distribution system certification.

(2) Issue a written notification in the form of an admission slip, providing the time and place of the examination, to be presented by an applicant deemed eligible for examination.

(d) A person who has been notified and scheduled to take an examination:

(1) may submit a written request to the commissioner for a postponement to take the examination one (1) offering later than the examination granted by the commissioner if:

(A) the postponement:

(i) for a nonemergency reason is requested not later than fourteen (14) days before the examination date noticed to the applicant under subsection (c)(2); and

(ii) request for an emergency reason is submitted as soon as conditions of the emergency warrant; and

(B) the applicant:

(i) provides the commissioner an explicit description of extenuating circumstances necessitating the requested postponement; and

(ii) understands that only one (1) postponement shall be allowed; or

(2) will be considered to have failed that examination if the person:

(A) does not attend the examination and has not requested a postponement according to subdivision (1); or

(B) is caught cheating on an examination, an occurrence that will make an applicant ineligible to take any operator certification examination for a period of two (2) years following the examination date of the incidence of cheating.

(e) Completed examinations shall be managed by the commissioner according to the following:

(1) Graded in a manner prescribed by the commissioner with a minimum result of seventy percent (70%) needed in order to pass the examination.

(2) The commissioner shall notify an applicant of the examination result as follows:

(A) In writing.

(B) Not later than two (2) months after the date of the examination.

(3) Examination papers shall be retained by the commissioner with an opportunity afforded to an applicant notified of having failed the examination for review of the graded examination until a date ninety (90) days before the next scheduled examination if the applicant submits the following to the commissioner:

(A) A written request for review of the graded examination.

(B) A statement affirming the applicant's understanding that examination review does not include the right to copy, by any means, the following:

(i) The examination.

(ii) Any portion of the examination.

(f) A person previously certified as a water treatment plant or water distribution system operator under this rule but who has failed to meet the renewal requirements within a grace period of one (1) year according to section 7(e)(4) of this rule must retake an examination.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-4 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 723; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 265; filed Dec 12, 1994, 4:39 p.m.: 18 IR 1235; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 984; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-4.5 327 IAC 8-12-4.5 Demonstration of proficiency for applicants to become a facility specific operator

327 IAC 8-12-4.5 Demonstration of proficiency for applicants to become a facility specific operator

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 4.5. (a) A person may become certified as a facility specific operator (FSO) by a demonstration of proficiency:

(1) through an examination;

(2) based on completion of an approved training course; or

(3) through another method approved by the commissioner.

(b) A standardized examination prepared to reflect the duties and responsibilities required of each FSO water treatment plant and water distribution system certified operator shall be as follows:

(1) Conducted at least annually.

(2) Held at places and times established by the commissioner.

(c) A person wishing to apply for water treatment plant or water distribution system FSO certification shall fulfill the following requirements:

(1) Complete an application on a form approved by the commissioner that:

(A) contains true and accurate information to the best of the applicant's knowledge; and

(B) is free of omissions and misrepresentations, either of which may result in rejection of the application or revocation of any certificate previously granted.

(2) Submit the following:

(A) A completed application, with the necessary fee, to the commissioner.

(B) Any additional information requested by the commissioner.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-4.5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-5 327 IAC 8-12-5 Certification fees

327 IAC 8-12-5 Certification fees

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-6.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 5. (a) Fees for water treatment plant and water distribution system operator certification shall be as follows:

(b) An application fee will not be returned to an applicant:

(1) who is deemed by the commissioner to be ineligible for water treatment plant or water distribution system certification examination;

(2) who does not receive a minimum score of seventy percent (70%) as required by section 4(e)(1) of this rule; or

(3) whose examination is voided for cheating according to section 4(d)(2)(B) of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 724; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 266; filed Oct 22, 1991, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 225; filed Dec 12, 1994, 4:39 p.m.: 18 IR 1236; errata filed Mar 9, 1995, 4:15 p.m.: 18 IR 1836; filed Sep 3, 1996, 3:00 p.m.: 20 IR 12; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 985; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-6 327 IAC 8-12-6 Certification; reciprocity; provisional certificate

327 IAC 8-12-6 Certification; reciprocity; provisional certificate

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11-9

Sec. 6. (a) The commissioner shall issue a certificate designating competency in the appropriate certified operator's grade to each person who makes proper application if the applicant:

(1) meets the necessary requirements of education and experience; and

(2) successfully completes a grade appropriate examination.

Upon successful completion of examination according to section 4 of this rule, the commissioner shall issue a certification in the certified operator grade that the applicant was examined.

(b) The commissioner may issue a certificate by reciprocity as outlined in IC 13-18-11-9 if the following conditions are met:

(1) A person seeking reciprocal certification submits an application for such a certificate that includes the following:

(A) Proof of current certification.

(B) Grade of the applicant.

(2) A person from another state seeking a certificate by reciprocity earns the number of continuing education contact hours for all future renewal periods, in the time period required by section 7.5(a) of this rule, though no continuing education contact hours shall be required at the time of conferring the reciprocal certification.

(c) The commissioner may issue a provisional water treatment plant or water distribution operator's certificate if the following occur:

(1) The governing body or owner of a water treatment plant or water distribution system submits a written request specifying the existence of the vacancy and a reason necessitating the provisional certification, including one (1) of the following:

(A) To fill a vacancy created by death.

(B) Resignation of the certified operator in responsible charge.

(C) Extended illness of the certified operator in responsible charge.

(D) A justifiable cause due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the governing body or owner that leaves the treatment plant or distribution system without a certified operator.

(2) The written request required by subdivision (1) provides the name, education, and experience of the person for whom the provisional certificate is requested.

(3) The provisional certificate nominee named under subdivision (2):

(A) submits, simultaneously with the request submitted under subdivision (1), an application as required by section 4(b) of this rule requesting examination and certification; and

(B) is eligible at the time of the request submitted under subdivision (1) for the next scheduled certification examination.

(d) A provisional certificate shall be as follows:

(1) Issued by the commissioner in the form of a letter that specifies the conditions of the certification.

(2) Valid for one (1) of the following lengths of time as determined by the commissioner:

(A) The period between the:

(i) date of application; and

(ii) end of the thirty (30) day grading period following the next examination that is available to the provisional certificate nominee.

(B) One (1) year.

(C) Another time period designated by the commissioner.

(e) The commissioner may also issue a provisional water treatment plant or water distribution operator's certificate if the following occur:

(1) The classification of a treatment plant or water distribution system changes due to the following:

(A) Installation of treatment to meet a new requirement of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f and 42 U.S.C. 300j-26) or 327 IAC 8 this article.

(B) An increase in the population served that:

(i) is not the result of consolidation of one (1) or more public water systems; and

(ii) is less than ten percent (10%) of population previously served.

(2) The written request required by subdivision (1)(A) provides the name, education, and experience of the person for whom the provisional certificate is requested.

(3) The provisional certificate nominee named under subdivision (1)(B) submits, simultaneously with the request submitted under subdivision (1)(A), an application as required by section 4(b) of this rule requesting examination and certification.

(f) The commissioner may waive the hands-on experience requirements for application for the examination for the new treatment classification for the provisional certificate nominee.

(g) A provisional certificate must be as follows:

(1) Issued by the commissioner in the form of a letter that specifies the conditions of the certification.

(2) Valid for one (1) of the following lengths of time as determined by the commissioner:

(A) The period between the:

(i) date of application; and

(ii) end of the thirty (30) day grading period following the next examination that is available to the provisional certificate nominee.

(B) One (1) year.

(C) Another time period designated by the commissioner.

(3) Granted only for continued operation of a system where the classification has changed under subsection (e) if the operator demonstrates to the commissioner that the facility will be properly operated.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 724; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 266; filed Dec 12, 1994, 4:39 p.m.: 18 IR 1236; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 985; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; errata filed Dec 6, 2006, 10:10 a.m.: 20061227-IR-327050255ACA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-7 327 IAC 8-12-7 Certificates and certification cards; renewal; duplicates

327 IAC 8-12-7 Certificates and certification cards; renewal; duplicates

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11-6.5

Sec. 7. (a) A water treatment plant and water distribution system operator's certificate shall be as follows:

(1) Be issued after an applicant's successful completion of the grade appropriate examination.

(2) Specify the following:

(A) The month and year that the applicant qualified.

(B) The issuance date of the certificate.

(3) Be permanent in nature but will be effective only when validated by a current certification card.

(4) Not be valid if obtained:

(A) through fraud or deceit; or

(B) by the submission of inaccurate data on the application.

(b) A water treatment plant or water distribution system certified operator must do the following:

(1) Provide permanent and visible display of his or her certificate at the water treatment plant or water distribution system office.

(2) Obtain a duplicate certificate to display in the office of each water treatment plant and water distribution system supervised if the certified operator supervises more than one (1) water treatment plant or water distribution system.

(c) A certification card shall be as follows:

(1) Be issued as follows:

(A) Simultaneously with the certificate.

(B) For a time period of not more than thirty-six (36) months.

(2) Expire on the last day of June nearest the end of the triennial period following issuance.

(d) A water treatment plant or water distribution system certified operator needing a replacement or duplicate certificate or card must submit a written request to the commissioner that includes the following:

(1) The following information:

(A) The grade of the water treatment plant or water distribution system certified operator.

(B) The name and classification of the water treatment plant or water distribution system to be operated.

(C) The date of issuance of the original certificate if known.

(D) The certificate number.

(2) A fee specified according to section 5(a)(4) or 5(a)(5) of this rule.

(e) The commissioner shall accomplish the following:

(1) Issue to each certified operator of a water treatment plant or water distribution system a renewal notification stating the following:

(A) The expiration date of the certified operator's certification card.

(B) The amount of the fee required for certification card renewal.

(2) Mail certification card renewal notifications as follows:

(A) At least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the certification card.

(B) To the last known address filed with the commissioner.

(3) Renew a certification card if:

(A) the continuing education requirements of section 7.5 of this rule are met;

(B) a renewal fee described in section 5(a)(3) of this rule is submitted to the commissioner on or before the first day of July of the triennial period for which a certification card is to be issued; and

(C) the notice is signed and returned by the certified operator to the commissioner.

(4) Reinstate certification if the operator does the following:

(A) Submits payment of the following:

(i) Any arrearage of fees.

(ii) The current renewal fee.

(B) Fulfills arrearage of continuing education credit requirements.

(C) Is current in meeting continuing education credit requirements.

(5) Deny renewal of a certification card that is not renewed within the time limit established in section 7.5(a) of this rule and IC 13-18-11-6.5(c). An operator may reapply and retake the examination following the requirements of section 4 of this rule.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-7 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 724; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 267; filed Dec 12, 1994, 4:39 p.m.: 18 IR 1236; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 986; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-7.1 327 IAC 8-12-7.1 Continuing education credit; criteria for approval

327 IAC 8-12-7.1 Continuing education credit; criteria for approval

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-6.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 7.1. (a) Continuing education contact hour credit shall be given only for completed course work that has been approved by the commissioner according to the following:

(1) A training provider has submitted an application and received continuing education course approval from the commissioner prior to publicly offering a water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course. The application must:

(A) be submitted on a form approved by the commissioner;

(B) be submitted no less than sixty (60) days before the first date when the course is conducted;

(C) be accompanied by a written course outline or brochure; and

(D) contain the following information:

(i) Name, address, and telephone number of a course sponsor, training provider, or other contact person.

(ii) Name of course.

(iii) Specific topics that are included in the course presentations.

(iv) Amount of time devoted to each topic.

(v) Instructor's name and qualifications, including the following:

(AA) Educational background.

(BB) Professional experience.

(CC) Current professional affiliation.

(vi) Dates and locations where the course will be offered.

(2) The water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course meets the following requirements:

(A) The course deals with one (1) or more of the following as determined by the commissioner:

(i) Technical matters related directly to water distribution or water treatment.

(ii) General matters related to the responsibilities of a certified operator.

(B) Each instructor or speaker is qualified by academic work or practical experience to teach the proposed water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course.

(b) A water treatment plant or water distribution system certified operator may petition the commissioner for approval of a water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course if the following procedures are met:

(1) An application of petition is submitted to the commissioner prior to or within thirty (30) days of course completion.

(2) The application must contain the information required by subsection (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(C), and (a)(1)(D).

(3) The certified operator must supply written proof of attendance within thirty (30) days after course completion.

(c) Continuing education contact hours of credit earned in another state, whether that state has reciprocity with Indiana for the purpose of transferring a certificate of water treatment plant or water distribution system operator competency, may be eligible for credit if the commissioner is provided the information required by subsection (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(C), and (a)(1)(D) for the course work from which the contact hours were earned.

(d) A certified operator who is an instructor or speaker at a water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course shall be credited the same number of contact hours as the students of the course.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-7.1 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 19, 1990, 3:00 p.m.: 14 IR 268; filed Dec 12, 1994, 4:39 p.m.: 18 IR 1237; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 988; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-7.5 327 IAC 8-12-7.5 Continuing education requirements

327 IAC 8-12-7.5 Continuing education requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-6.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 7.5. (a) All water treatment plant and water distribution system certified operators shall fulfill continuing education requirements in amounts specified in Table 7.5(b) in subsection (b):

(1) during each three (3) year period following the issuance of the certification card; and

(2) before having that certification card renewed.

(b) Continuing education credits required for certification card renewal in the grades of water treatment plant and water distribution system certified operators are listed in the following table:

(c) Continuing education credits required according to Table 7.5(b) in subsection (b) must adhere to a distribution of subject matter according to the following:

(1) A minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the required continuing education contact hours shall be obtained from the technical category of approved continuing education courses.

(2) Not more than thirty percent (30%) of the required continuing education contact hours shall be obtained from nontechnical subject matter of approved continuing education courses.

(d) A person having a valid certification card in more than one (1) classification of water treatment plant or water distribution system:

(1) may be given duplicate continuing education credit from a single approved continuing education course for each water treatment plant and water distribution system certification to which the subject matter is applicable; and

(2) must obtain the greatest number of continuing education contact hours required by the various certifications held within the shared time period of overlap in order not to be required to obtain continuing education for each certificate held.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-7.5 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 989; filed Oct 24, 2006, 3:03 p.m.: 20061122-IR-327050255FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-7.6 327 IAC 8-12-7.6 Continuing education credit; training provider responsibilities

327 IAC 8-12-7.6 Continuing education credit; training provider responsibilities

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-6.5; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 13-18-11

Sec. 7.6. (a) A training provider shall generate records of each water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course conducted that include the following:

(1) The date of the water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course.

(2) The name of each person attending the water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course.

(3) The length of time of the course.

(4) The instructor's name.

(5) The course content.

(6) The name of the organization sponsoring the course.

(b) Records required by subsection (a) shall be maintained for a five (5) year period following the presentation of each water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course.

(c) A training provider must submit the information required by subsection (a) to the commissioner according to the following:

(1) On a form approved by the commissioner.

(2) Within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the water treatment plant or water distribution system continuing education course.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-7.6 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 989; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)

327 IAC 8-12-8 327 IAC 8-12-8 Suspension or revocation of certification

327 IAC 8-12-8 Suspension or revocation of certification

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-1.5; IC 13-18-11-8; IC 13-18-11-13

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 13-18-11

Sec. 8. The commissioner may suspend or revoke the certificate of a water treatment plant or water distribution system certified operator, following a hearing pursuant to IC 4-21.5, if it is found that the certified operator has violated any provision of IC 13-18-11-8.

(Office of Water Quality; 327 IAC 8-12-8 [NOTE: Under P.L. 135-2026, SECTION 53, the name of Water Pollution Control Division is changed to Office of Water Quality, effective July 1, 2026.]; filed Sep 24, 1987, 3:00 p.m.: 11 IR 725; filed Nov 20, 2000, 4:11 p.m.: 24 IR 990; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 1:57 p.m.: 20241113-IR-327230810RFA)