Louisiana Administrative Code

A. All finished water storage tanks shall be tightly covered and of watertight construction and made of concrete, steel or other materials approved for this purpose by the state health officer. When located wholly or partly below ground, such storage basins shall be of corrosion …

A. All subsurface suction piping, such as that leading from detached wells or reservoirs, shall be protected against the entrance of contamination. B. [formerly paragraph 12:014-2] Valve boxes shall be provided for valves on buried suction lines. Every such valve box shall projec…

A. Sewer and water mains shall be laid in separate trenches not less than 6 feet apart horizontally, when installed in parallel. Crossing water and sewer mains shall have a minimum vertical separation of 18 inches. In cases where it is not possible to maintain a 6 foot horizontal…

A. There shall be no physical connection between a public water supply and any other water supply which is not of equal sanitary quality and under an equal degree of official supervision; and there shall be no connection or arrangement by which unsafe water, hazardous fluid or co…

A. As used in this Section, “mandatory containment practices” means the containment practices prescribed in and required by the state Uniform Construction Code, LAC 17:I, including maintenance and testing requirements, and any additional or related requirements of this Part. B. I…

A. There shall be no cross-connection, auxiliary intake, bypass, inter-connection or other arrangement, including overhead leakage, whereby water from a source that does not comply with these regulations may be discharged or drawn into any potable water supply which does comply w…

A. Installer/Repairer/Maintainer Qualifications. Backflow preventers shall be installed, repaired and/or maintained by a state Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) -licensed plumber who holds an SPBLA water supply protection specialist endorsement on his/her plumbing license pursu…

A. All inhabited premises and buildings located within 300 feet of an approved public water supply shall be connected with such supply, provided that the property owner is legally entitled to make such a connection. The state health officer may grant permission to use water from …

A. All potable water supplies which are hereafter constructed, reconstructed, or extensively altered shall be protected to prevent contamination of the source during construction.

A. Pipes, pumps, and other parts of water supply systems shall be disinfected when deemed necessary by the state health officer.

A. Pumps, pipes, wells, tanks and other parts of new systems shall be thoroughly disinfected by the use of chlorine or chlorine compounds before being placed in use. The rate of application of chlorine shall be in such proportion to the rate of water entering the pipe or other ap…

A. Routine, continuous disinfection is required of all public water systems. 1. Where a continuous chloramination (i.e., chlorine with ammonia addition) method is used, water being delivered to the distribution system shall contain a minimum concentration of 0.5 mg/l of chloramin…

A. Disinfection equipment shall be operated to maintain disinfectant residuals in each finished water storage tank and at all points throughout the distribution system at all times in accordance with the following minimum levels: 1. a free chlorine residual of 0.5 mg/l; or 2. a c…

A. Unless holding a valid variance from mandatory disinfection, each public water system using ground water as its source of water supply shall incur a treatment technique violation when it fails to comply with the minimum residual disinfectant concentration (0.5 mg/l free chlori…

A. Where chlorination is not used as the primary disinfectant, chlorine or chloramines shall be used as the secondary disinfectant to provide the residuals required in §357.A of this Part. Other methods shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the state health officer.

A. A public water system not holding a disinfection variance on November 6, 2013 shall comply with the requirements of §355.A, §357, §367.C, and §367.G of this Part on the later of: 1. February 1, 2014; or 2. the expiration date of any additional time for compliance beyond Februa…

A. A variance from mandatory disinfection shall be revoked when a public water system has a bacteriological MCL violation. When a variance is revoked, the system shall install mandatory continuous disinfection as stated in §355 of this Part within the times specified in a complia…

A. The state health officer may allow batch disinfection for emergency purposes. Batch disinfection shall not be considered a method of continuous disinfection.

A. Disinfectant Residual Monitoring in Treatment Plant. A public water system shall measure the residual disinfectant concentration in water being delivered to the distribution system at least once per day. B. Disinfectant Residual Monitoring in Distribution System. A public wate…

A. It shall be the duty of the owner or manager of any premises occupied as a residence, hotel, lodging house, tenement house, office building, shop, factory, or waiting room or depot of a railroad or other common carrier to provide a safe supply of potable water for human consum…

A. All public drinking fountains shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana State Plumbing Code (LSPC). Drinking fountains and coolers shall be constructed of lead free materials as specified in §335.B of this Part. B. [formerly paragraph…

A. Portable hoses used for filling water containers shall be provided with a metal disk at the nozzle to prevent contact of nozzle with ground or floors. When not in use, the portable hoses shall be protected from dirt and contamination by storage in a tightly enclosed cabinet an…

A. An emergency boil notice, when it is deemed necessary to protect public health, shall be authorized only by the state health officer. Once implemented, said notice may be rescinded or cancelled only by the state health officer.

A. The National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, as defined in §101 of this Part, are hereby incorporated by reference into this Part of the sanitary code and shall have the same force and effect of state law as any other Section of this Part just as if they had been fully pub…

A. As announced in the October 1985 issue of the Louisiana Register, the rules, regulations and standards for constructing water wells and holes were prepared by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Office of Public Works, in accordance with R.S. 38:…

A. The purpose of the rules, regulations, and standards stated herein is to minimize the chances of contaminating the state's ground water resources via improperly constructed water wells and holes and to minimize health and safety hazards associated with construction of wells an…

A. R.S. 38:3094(A)(3), authorizes the department to: "Establish regulations governing standards for the construction of all water wells drilled after the effective date of this Act..." B. R.S. 40:4(A)(8), of Section 4 (Sanitary Code) states: "In order to protect the public agains…

A. The following wells and holes shall be drilled or constructed by a licensed contractor (driller) who is duly licensed by the department in accordance with the rules and regulations stated in LAC 46:LXXXIX: 1. all water wells, regardless of use or type; 2. monitoring wells; 3. …

A. Every water well or hole drilled in the state of Louisiana shall be registered with the department in accordance with the requirements of LAC 56:I.Chapter 1.

A. Requests to vary from the rules, regulations and standards for constructing water wells and holes shall be addressed to the department as follows: Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Office of Conservation P.O. Box 94275 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9275 Phone: (225) 342-8244 B…

A. Provided that all other applicable rules and regulations are complied with, the minimum distance requirements for locating a water well shall be in accordance with the following Sections.

A. The horizontal distance between any water well and any possible sources of contamination shall be as great as possible but in no case less than the following minimum distances. Possible Sources of Contamination Minimum Distance (in feet) Septic Tanks 50 Storm or Sanitary Sewer…

A. Wells or holes as defined in Part I, except relief wells, shall not be drilled within 250 feet of the levees [R.S. 38:225(6)]. The department interprets this statute to mean that the well or wells shall be at least 250 feet from the land side toe of the levee. For this agency …

A. Locations subject to flooding should be avoided, if possible. If a reasonable alternate site does not exist, the well may be constructed in flood-prone areas provided the top of the casing is at least 2 feet above the highest flood level which may have occurred in a 10-year pe…

A. A well shall be located far enough from a building to allow reworking or rehabilitation with a drilling rig. A well shall not be located below ground surface, such as in pits and basements, and shall not be located within the foundation of a building, except a building constru…

A. Geologic conditions in Louisiana permit the use of two methods of drilling: the rotary method and reverse circulation method. Regardless of the method used, every precaution should be taken to prevent ground water contamination during drilling operations. B. Water used in dril…

A. An appropriate casing shall be installed in every water well to prevent the wall of the hole from collapsing, to house the pump, and to convey the water to the surface. B. General Criteria. The selection of casing is dependent upon a number of factors that shall be considered …

A. Every water well shall be provided with an appropriate screen. It shall be the responsibility of the driller to determine the type of screen required, screen material, slot openings, entrance velocity, screen length and setting, and whether or not the well is to be gravel pack…

2. For wells where a slab is not provided, the ground surface surrounding the well shall be compacted and graded to drain water away from the well. D. Sanitary Seals. A water-tight sanitary seal shall be installed at the top of the casing for all water wells to prevent the entran…

A. Purpose and Methods of Development. The principal purposes of well development are as follows: 1. to remove silt, sand, drilling mud, and other materials that may retard the flow of water toward and into the well; 2. to correct any damages to, or clogging of, the water bearing…

A. Vent (Breather Pipe). Vents are required for all public supply water wells and are recommended for use on wells used for other purposes. Vents shall be so constructed and installed as to prevent the entrance of contaminants into the well. Vent openings shall be piped water-tig…

A. Provisions addressing enforcement of this Chapter appear in R.S. 38:3097.3, as follows. 1. Whoever knowingly and willfully violates a provision of this Chapter, or a rule, regulation, or order of the director or a board made hereunder, shall be subject to a civil penalty of no…

A. The Louisiana falconry regulations pertain to the use of native raptors (Accipitriformes⎯vultures, osprey, kites, harriers, accipiters, buteos, and eagles; Falconiformes⎯caracaras and falcons; and Strigiformes⎯owls) that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and e…

A. As provided by R.S. 56:651, the department may issue a license to operate hunting preserves. Hunting preserves are to be operated under the following regulations. 1. Application Requirements a. Application shall be made in writing on forms provided by the department. b. Applic…

Editor's Note: In §309.I, contact Larry Reynolds, instead of Robert Helm.* A. Background. In 1988, the Louisiana State Legislature authorized the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Program to generate revenues for conservation and enhancement of waterfowl, protection and acqu…

A. I hereby agree to the following terms and conditions if my original design is selected for the 1989 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Art Print. 1. If my original art work is selected as one of the top designs in the final judging, I agree to submit a complete and det…

A. All prospective contractors are required to carefully review the following minimum requirements for design, production, marketing, and project administration for the 1989 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Art Print Program. 1. Publisher's Responsibilities a. Design Ar…

A. Proposals should be complete without being unnecessarily costly or lengthy. Failure to provide necessary information could result in rejection of the proposal; supplemental information will not necessarily be requested. The format and content should closely reflect the followi…

A. Purpose. Bird dog training areas (BDTA) are established to afford users of wildlife management areas (WMA) and other public land an opportunity to train pointing dogs and flushing retrievers or spaniels with live released birds. The BDTA is not intended to serve as a hunting p…

A. For the purposes of this Section, the term dove refers to the following species, and only the following species: mourning doves, white-winged doves, Eurasian collared-doves, and ringed-turtle doves. B. The state shall be divided into North and South Mourning Dove Hunting Zones…