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Laws, Rules and Guidance
The rule listing shown below is somewhat lengthy. You may jump to a major section by clicking one of these links:
State and Federal Laws
The Utah Safe Drinking Water Act (Title 19, Chapter 4 of the Utah Code) empowers the Utah Drinking Water Board to enact rules pertaining to public water systems. Those rules are listed below.
Congress has passed a Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (US EPA) which empowers the EPA to adopt and enforce rules which must be met by each public water system in the nation. By agreement with the EPA, Utah administers the federal act within the state. Thus, Utah's laws and rules regarding public drinking systems are in conformity with federal rules. Public water suppliers in Utah should refer to the Utah laws and rules.
Drinking Water Rules
Each rule shown on this page is provided in two versions.
The Utah Division of Administrative Rules (DAR) compiles and publishes all state rules. Any link shown below tagged with "DAR" will take you the DAR version of the rule. For an index of all drinking water rules, as published by DAR, see Title R309. Environmental Quality, Drinking Water.
The Utah Division of Drinking Water maintains its own version of the rules. These are designated below as "DDW Version". The DDW version contains user-friendly formatting and, in some cases, guidance language which is not available in the DAR version. Furthermore, DDW versions are kept up to date. Thus, we recommend that you use the "DDW Version".
You can open All Rules - DDW Version (pdf) (updated 1/29/13) and use the "Find" feature of Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Note: these are large files which may take some time to open.) You can also search our entire site, including these rules, by going to DDW Search.
DISCLAIMER: The rules provided on this web site, and DAR's web site, are NOT the "official", legal versions of the rules. The legal versions of the rules are kept in an internal database administered by DAR. To obtain the legal version, contact DAR. Alternately, the legal version of the rules may be obtained in hard (paper) copy. On this web site, we attempt to post rules in an accurate and timely manner, but this cannot be guaranteed.
The 31 rules listed below are available in one single download, as follows:
- All Rules DDW Version (pdf) (updated 1/29/13) (772 pages, Printer-friendly)
- All Rules (Zipped RTF files) (Link to DAR Version)
A listing of individual rules is provided below.
Series 100
Administration of the Drinking Water Program
Administration of the Drinking Water Program |
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| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: February 3, 2011) | |
| R309-100 DDW Version (html) updated 2/1/12 | |
| R309-100 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/1/12 | |
| R309-100 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/1/12 | |
| Guidance: Summary of R309-101 (pdf) (To Be Revised) | |
| Criteria for Feasibility Review of Proposed Subdivisions updated 7/1/1991 | |
| R309-105 (DAR) | General Responsibilities of Public Water Systems |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: November 23, 2011) | |
| R309-105 DDW Version (html) updated 2/1/12 | |
| R309-105 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/1/12 | |
| R309-105 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/1/12 | |
| Guidance: Summary of R309-102 (pdf) (To Be Revised) | |
| For Guidance See: For Water Suppliers | |
| R309-110 (DAR) | Definitions |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: May 9, 2011) | |
| R309-110 DDW Version (html) updated 5/11/11 | |
| R309-110 DDW Version (pdf) updated 5/11/11 | |
| R309-110 DDW Version (doc) updated 5/11/11 | |
| R309-115 (DAR) | Administrative Procedures |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: August 29, 2011) | |
| R309-115 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/12 | |
| R309-115 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/12 | |
| R309-115 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/12 |
Series 200
Drinking Water Standards, Monitoring, Reporting and Record Maintenance
Drinking Water Standards |
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| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: September 4, 2009) | |
| R309-200 DDW Version (html) updated 2/3/12 | |
| R309-200 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/3/12 | |
| R309-200 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/3/12 | |
| Guidance: Summary of R309-103 (pdf) (To Be Revised) | |
| Guidance: Public Notification Templates (doc & wpd) | |
| R309-205 (DAR) | Source Monitoring |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: September 24, 2009) | |
| R309-205 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-205 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-205 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| See also: Monitoring and Reporting Program | |
| Guidance: Obtaining Waivers From Monitoring Requirements | |
| Guidance: Public Notification Templates (doc & wpd) | |
| R309-210 (DAR) | Distribution System Monitoring Requirements |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: September 24, 2009) | |
| R309-210 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-210 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-210 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| See also: Monitoring and Reporting Program | |
| Guidance: Public Notification Templates (doc & wpd) | |
| R309-215 (DAR) | Treatment Plant Monitoring Requirements |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: September 21, 2010) | |
| R309-215 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/12 | |
| R309-215 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/12 | |
| R309-215 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/12 | |
| Guidance: Public Notification Templates (doc & wpd) | |
| Guidance: UV Reactor Monitoring and Reporting Protocol [This document provides clarifications to R309-215-15(19)(d)(iii)] |
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| R309-220 (DAR) | Public Notification Requirements |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: September 24, 2009) | |
| R309-220 DDW Version (html) updated 2/1/10 | |
| R309-220 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/1/10 | |
| R309-220 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/1/10 | |
| Guidance: Public Notification Templates (doc & wpd) | |
| R309-225 (DAR) | Consumer Confidence Reports |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: September 24, 2009) | |
| R309-225 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-225 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-225 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/10 |
Series 300
Certification of Public Water System Operators and Backflow Technicians
Drinking Water System Operators |
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| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: November 20, 2000) | |
| R309-300 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-300 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-300 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| Guidance: Summary of R309-300 (pdf) | |
| R309-305 (DAR) | Backflow Technicians |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: October 15, 2004) | |
| R309-305 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-305 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-305 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| Guidance: Summary of R309-302 (pdf) (To Be Revised) | |
| Guidance: Cross connection Control Policy (pdf) |
Series 400
Compliance Determinations and Enforcement
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: March 6, 2007) | |
| R309-400 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-400 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-400 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| Guidance: Summary of R309-400 (pdf) | |
| R309-405 (DAR) | Administrative Penalties |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: March 8, 2006) | |
| R309-405 DDW Version (html) updated 1/24/12 | |
| R309-405 DDW Version (pdf) updated 1/24/12 | |
| R309-405 DDW Version (doc) updated 1/24/12 |
Series 500
Drinking Water Facility Construction Design and Operation
For guidance see Construction Approval Process.
| R309-500 (DAR) | Plan Review, Operation and Maintenance Requirements |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: May 12, 2009) | |
| R309-500 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 5/3/12 | |
| R309-500 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 5/3/12 | |
| R309-500 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 5/3/12 | |
| R309-505 (DAR) | Minimum Treatment Requirements |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: September 13, 2005) | |
| R309-505 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-505 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-505 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-510 (DAR) | Minimum Sizing Requirements |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: April 27, 2009
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| R309-510 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 2/2/12 | |
| R309-510 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 2/2/12 | |
| R309-510 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 2/2/12 | |
| Map for Outside Irrigation Requirements | |
| R309-511 (DAR) | Hydraulic Modeling Rule |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: March 11, 2010
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| R309-511 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 5/10/10 | |
| R309-511 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 5/10/10 | |
| R309-511 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 5/10/10 | |
| R309-515 (DAR) | Source Development |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: January 16, 2013) | |
| R309-515 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 1/28/13 | |
| R309-515 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 1/28/13 | |
| R309-515 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 1/28/13 | |
| R309-520 (DAR) | Disinfection |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: May 9, 2011) | |
| R309-520 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 5/11/11 | |
| R309-520 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 5/11/11 | |
| R309-520 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 5/11/11 | |
| Guidance: UV Reactor Monitoring and Reporting Protocol [This document supplements R309-520-8] |
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| R309-525 (DAR) | Conventional Surface Water Treatment |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: April 27, 2009) | |
| R309-525 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 2/3/12 | |
| R309-525 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 2/3/12 | |
| R309-525 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 2/3/12 | |
| R309-530 (DAR) | Alternative Surface Water Treatment Methods |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: April 27, 2009) | |
| R309-530 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 2/6/12 | |
| R309-530 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 2/6/12 | |
| R309-530 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 2/6/12 | |
| Policy: Membrane Filtration for Treating Surface Sources | |
| R309-535 (DAR) | Miscellaneous Treatment Methods |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: November 16, 2005) | |
| R309-535 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-535 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-535 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-540 (DAR) | Pump Stations |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: February 15, 2009) | |
| R309-540 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-540 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-540 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-545 (DAR) | Drinking Water Storage Tanks |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: April 27, 2009) | |
| R309-545 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 2/6/12 | |
| R309-545 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 2/6/12 | |
| R309-545 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 2/6/12 | |
| R309-550 (DAR) | Transmission and Distribution Pipelines |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: March 8, 2006) | |
| R309-550 DDW Version with Guidance (html) updated 7/22/09 | |
| R309-550 DDW Version with Guidance (pdf) updated 7/22/09 | |
| R309-550 DDW Version with Guidance (doc) updated 7/22/09 | |
| Guidance: Recommended Procedures for Hauling Water For Noncommunity Systems |
Series 600
Drinking Water Source Protection Management
For guidance, see Source Protection Program.
| R309-600 (DAR) | Source Protection For Ground-Water Sources |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: November 15, 2012) | |
| R309-600 DDW Version (html) updated 1/28/13 | |
| R309-600 DDW Version (pdf) updated 1/28/13 | |
| R309-600 DDW Version (doc) updated 1/28/13 | |
| Guidance: Ground Water Source Protection User's Guide (pdf) | |
| R309-605 (DAR) | Source Protection for Surface Water Sources |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: August 27, 2001) | |
| R309-605 DDW Version (html) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-605 DDW Version (pdf) updated 2/2/10 | |
| R309-605 DDW Version (doc) updated 2/2/10 | |
| Guidance: Surface Water Source Protection User's Guide (pdf) |
Series 700
Financial Assistance Programs
| R309-700 (DAR) | State Drinking Water Project Revolving Loan Program |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: July 1, 2011) | |
| R309-700 DDW Version (html) updated 1/18/12 | |
| R309-700 DDW Version (pdf) updated 1/18/12 | |
| R309-700 DDW Version (doc) updated 1/18/12 | |
| R309-705 (DAR) | Federal Drinking Water Project Revolving Loan Program |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: July 1, 2011) | |
| R309-705 DDW Version (html) updated 1/18/12 | |
| R309-705 DDW Version (pdf) updated 1/18/12 | |
| R309-705 DDW Version (doc) updated 1/18/12 |
Series 800
Capacity Assessment of Public Drinking Water Systems
| R309-800 (DAR) | Capacity Development Program |
| (Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: May 23, 2011) | |
| R309-800 DDW Version (html) updated 10/12/11 | |
| R309-800 DDW Version (pdf) updated 10/12/11 | |
| R309-800 DDW Version (doc) updated 10/12/11 |
