Section 811.231. Off-Stream raw water storage.

 

(1)   Definition. In this section, "off-stream raw water storage reservoir" is defined as a facility into which water is pumped during periods of good quality and high stream flow for future release to the treatment facilities.

(2)   Construction. Off-stream raw water storage reservoirs shall be constructed to assure all of the following:

(a) Water quality is protected by controlling runoff into the reservoir.

(b) Dikes are structurally sound and protected against wave action and erosion.

(c) Intake structures meet the requirements of s. NR 811.22 .

(d) Point of influent flow is separated from the point of withdrawal.

(e) Water is regularly circulated to prevent stagnation.

(f) The reservoir is surrounded by a fence and unauthorized access is prevented.

(g) The reservoir is covered, where practical.

(h) The requirements of s. NR 811.47 (7) are met if the reservoir is to be used as a pre-sedimentation basin.

History: CR 09-073 : cr. Register November 2010 No. 659 , eff. 12-1-10.