Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-20-5

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 4-20-5 - Waterline check valves

(a) Each waterline check valve required by K.S.A. 2-3305, and amendments thereto, shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements specified in K.A.R. 5-6-13a.

(b) Each check valve and all required components shall be maintained in an operating condition that prevents backflow into the source of water supply whenever a foreign substance could reasonably be expected to be introduced into the water system.

(c) Each chemigation installation, unit, or system that can serve as a conduit for chemicals, effluent, or any substance while water is not being pumped shall also be equipped with a positive closing gate valve or its equivalent. This valve shall be located between the check valve and the point at which chemicals, effluents, or other substances enter the water distribution system and shall be closed whenever chemicals, effluents, or other substances enter the distribution system and water is not being pumped.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-20-5

Authorized by K.S.A. 2-3309; implementing K.S.A. 2-3305; effective, T-86-27, Aug. 19, 1985; effective May 1, 1986; amended March 26, 1990; amended Oct. 24, 2003.