1. Presented by Fred Barker, P.E., MassDEP Boston 617.292.5866 frederick.barker@state.ma.us 1 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Drinking Water Program

2. General Presentation is a summary of the most significant changes and is not intended to include all changes Complete guidelines available at: http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/laws/policies.htm#dwguid 2

3. General Reasons for changes * Current industry standards * Safer work environment * Protection of public health Use of shall, must, and should 3

4. General Guidelines are enforceable Guidelines are required for: * new construction * substantial modifications * when specifically requested by MassDEP in writing 4

5. Chapter 1 – Submission of Designs, Plans and Reports Simultaneous compliance issues shall be addressed Chemical checklist(s) shall be submitted with applications Energy efficiency shall be addressed 5

6. Chapter 1 (cont.) Permit application submittals required for new construction or substantial modifications Requirements for design/build construction concept are outlined Water use data is required 6

7. Chapter 1 (cont.) Application must include proposed treatment processes to be installed or modified Detailed plans must meet State Plumbing Code 7

8. Chapter 1 (cont.) DWP Policy 08-01 outlines modifications to previously approved plans that require permits Consecutive systems require written agreements between parties 8

9. Chapter 2 – General Design Considerations Locks are required for all exterior doors, windows, gates, etc. Facilities and access roads must be elevated Computer systems, including SCADA, must have firewalls/passwords and not be used for internet browsing 9

10. Chapter 2 (cont.) Facilities treating for primary and secondary standards shall not have bypasses unless approved in writing Testing and monitoring equipment required for various treatment processes is outlined 10

11. Chapter 2 (cont.) Expanded list for piping color codes for chemical lines Outlines disinfection requirements O & M Manual is required 11

12. Chapter 2 (cont.) Safety concerns that must be addressed are outlined Acceptable types of sample taps are identified Meters to measure total production of water from all sources must be provided 12

13. Freeze Proof Sampling Station-Eclipse # 88 WC 13

14. Chapter 5 - Treatment GAC may be regenerated and re-used from the same facility, but not from other facilities Membrane modules installed after 1/1/11 must include manufacturer’s certification for removal 14

15. Chapter 5 (cont.) EPA Method 334.0 for chlorine analyzers is allowed Accidents that result in an operator being hospitalized must be reported by the next business day 15

16. Chapter 5 (cont.) Figure 5-1 has been added to provide a typical saturator detail Advanced notification of any treatment changes shall be given Sodium fluoride saturator waste is a special waste and must be disposed of properly 16

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