CHAPTER 445A - WATER CONTROLS

NAC 445A.2746 “Subsurface irrigation” defined. (NRS 445A.425) “Subsurface irrigation” means irrigation using an underground distribution system. (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R063-04, eff. 10-6-2004)

NAC 445A.2747 “Surface irrigation” defined. (NRS 445A.425) “Surface irrigation” means irrigation using a flood irrigation system or a drip irrigation system. The term does not include spray irrigation. (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R063-04, eff. 10-6-2004)

NAC 445A.27482 “Unregulated constituent” defined. (NRS 445A.425) “Unregulated constituent” means a constituent that does not have any adopted standards or advisory concentrations or levels. (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R101-16, eff. 12-21-2016)

NAC 445A.2749 Limitation on meaning of “agricultural purposes.” (NRS 445A.425) For the purposes of NAC 445A.274 to 445A.280, inclusive, the term “agricultural purposes” does not include the growing of crops for human consumption. (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R063-04, …

NAC 445A.27495 Applicability. (NRS 445A.425) The provisions of NAC 445A.274 to 445A.280, inclusive, are not applicable to: 1. Colorado River return flow credits governed by federal decree; 2. Any activities related to the Colorado River that are governed by federal law, contracts…

NAC 445A.275 General requirements and restrictions. (NRS 445A.425) 1. A person shall not use reclaimed water unless: (a) The person has: (1) Received the approval of the Division of a plan for the management of reclaimed water; and (2) Obtained a permit pursuant to NAC 445A.228 t…

NAC 445A.2752 Signs: Required placement and contents. (NRS 445A.425) 1. A person using reclaimed water shall post signs along the outer perimeter of the: (a) Area of use; and (b) Buffer zone, if any. 2. The signs must provide reasonable notice to the general public that: (a) Recl…

NAC 445A.2754 Irrigation: Requirements and restrictions. (NRS 445A.425) 1. A person using reclaimed water for irrigation shall not: (a) Allow the reclaimed water to run off the site being irrigated. (b) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 445A.2762 and 445A.2768, use reclaimed wa…

NAC 445A.2756 Buffer zones: Size; boundaries; restriction. (NRS 445A.425) 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 445A.2766, 445A.2768 and 445A.2771, the Division will establish the size of a buffer zone. 2. The inner boundary of a buffer zone is determined by measuring a distance…

NAC 445A.276 Reuse categories: Requirements for bacteriological quality of reclaimed water. (NRS 445A.425) 1. Reclaimed water being used for an activity approved for a reuse category must meet the following requirements for bacteriological quality for that category: Total Colifor…

NAC 445A.2761 Reuse category A+: Approved uses. (NRS 445A.425) Reclaimed water that meets the requirements for water quality set forth in NAC 445A.27612 for reuse category A+ may be used for: 1. Indirect potable reuse through injection wells or spreading basins; or 2. Any activit…

NAC 445A.27612 Reuse category A+: Water quality requirements. (NRS 445A.425) 1. Reclaimed water that is used for an activity approved for reuse category A+ must meet the following water quality requirements: (a) The provisions of the “National Primary Drinking Water Regulations” …

NAC 445A.27614 Reuse category A+: Public notice requirements for indirect potable reuse. (NRS 445A.425) In addition to the requirements set forth in NAC 445A.275, 445A.27616 and 445A.27618, any person who proposes to use reclaimed water that meets the requirements for water quali…

NAC 445A.27616 Reuse category A+: Requirements for application to use reclaimed water for indirect potable reuse. (NRS 445A.425) A person who proposes to use reclaimed water for indirect potable reuse must submit for the review and approval of the Division with his or her applica…

NAC 445A.27618 Reuse category A+: Water quality requirements for reclaimed water for indirect potable reuse using spreading basin or injection well. (NRS 445A.425) In addition to the requirements for water quality specified in NAC 445A.27612, reclaimed water in reuse category A+ …

NAC 445A.2762 Reuse category A: Approved uses. (NRS 445A.425) Reclaimed water that meets the requirements for bacteriological quality set forth in NAC 445A.276 for reuse category A may be used for: 1. Spray irrigation of land used as a cemetery, commercial lawn, golf course, gree…

NAC 445A.2764 Reuse category B: Approved uses. (NRS 445A.425) Reclaimed water that meets the requirements for bacteriological quality set forth in NAC 445A.276 for reuse category B may be used for: 1. Spray irrigation of land used as a cemetery, commercial lawn, golf course, gree…

NAC 445A.2766 Reuse category C: Approved uses. (NRS 445A.425) 1. Reclaimed water that meets the requirements for bacteriological quality set forth in NAC 445A.276 for reuse category C may be used for: (a) Spray irrigation of land used as a cemetery, golf course or greenbelt if: (…

NAC 445A.2768 Reuse category D: Approved uses. (NRS 445A.425) 1. Reclaimed water that meets the requirements for bacteriological quality set forth in NAC 445A.276 for reuse category D may be used for: (a) Spray irrigation of land used for agricultural purposes if: (1) Public acce…

NAC 445A.2771 Reuse category E: Approved uses. (NRS 445A.425) Reclaimed water that meets the requirements for bacteriological quality set forth in NAC 445A.276 for reuse category E may be used for: 1. Spray irrigation of land used for agricultural purposes if: (a) Public access t…

NAC 445A.279 Determining quality of reclaimed water: Storage reservoirs excluded from treatment process. (NRS 445A.425) For the purpose of determining the quality of reclaimed water, storage reservoirs do not constitute part of the treatment process. (Added to NAC by Environmenta…

NAC 445A.280 Waiver or modification of requirements. (NRS 445A.425) The Director may waive compliance with or modify any requirement of NAC 445A.274 to 445A.280, inclusive, for a specific proposed use of reclaimed water upon his or her determination that because of the size, type…

NAC 445A.283 Permit required to construct, install, expand or modify treatment works. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.585) No person without first obtaining a permit from the Department may: 1. Construct, install, expand or significantly modify any factory, mill, plant or other industrial or…

NAC 445A.284 Design and construction of treatment works. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.445) 1. In reviewing the design of treatment works, the Department shall use as guidelines the applicable requirements of Ten State Standards, appropriate American Society of Civil Engineers Manual of En…

NAC 445A.285 Location of treatment works. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.445) 1. In locating the site for a treatment works, the designer shall attempt to select a site that is not: (a) Within 984.3 feet (300 meters) of an occupied dwelling or other building. (b) Within the limits of a 100-…

NAC 445A.2855 Plants for sewage treatment: “Experience in operating” defined. (NRS 445A.425) As used in NAC 445A.2855 to 445A.294, inclusive, “experience in operating” means having been actively engaged in the operation and maintenance activities of a plant for sewage treatment. …

NAC 445A.286 Plants for sewage treatment: Applicability of provisions. (NRS 445A.425) The provisions of NAC 445A.2855 to 445A.294, inclusive, do not apply to: 1. A package plant for sewage treatment with a capacity of 5,000 gallons or less per day; or 2. Any other plant for sewag…

NAC 445A.2862 Plants for sewage treatment: Application for full certification as operator. (NRS 445A.425) 1. A person responsible for the operation and maintenance of a plant for sewage treatment must be certified as an operator of a plant for sewage treatment. 2. To apply for a …

NAC 445A.2864 Plants for sewage treatment: Application for full certificate as operator issued by reciprocity. (NRS 445A.425) 1. A full certificate as an operator of a plant for sewage treatment may be issued by the Division without examination as required by NAC 445A.2862 on a c…

NAC 445A.2866 Plants for sewage treatment: Application for restricted certificate as operator; conversion to full certificate. (NRS 445A.425) 1. A person may apply to the Division for a restricted certificate as an operator of a plant for sewage treatment if the person does not m…

NAC 445A.2868 Plants for sewage treatment: Application for renewal of full or restricted certificate as operator; suspension; renewal of suspended certificate; decertification; reapplication; renewal of expired certificate. (NRS 445A.425) 1. Any full or restricted certificate iss…

NAC 445A.287 Plants for sewage treatment: Fees for certification. (NRS 445A.425) 1. The following fees must be paid to the Division: Certification Fee Period Initial full certificate issued pursuant to NAC 445A.2862... $140 2 years Initial full certificate issued pursuant to NAC …

NAC 445A.2873 Plants for sewage treatment: Examination for certification of operators. (NRS 445A.425) 1. The Division shall offer separate examinations for certification as an operator of a plant for sewage treatment in each of the four grades of certification for qualified appli…

NAC 445A.2875 Plants for sewage treatment: Request for special accommodations by applicant with disability. (NRS 445A.425) If an applicant has a disability that restricts the ability of the applicant to take an examination for certification under standard conditions, the applican…

NAC 445A.288 Plants for sewage treatment: Agreement to operate program for certification of operators. (NRS 445A.425) 1. If the Division chooses not to operate the program for the certification of operators of plants for sewage treatment, the Division shall enter into an agreemen…

NAC 445A.289 Plants for sewage treatment: Schedule for classification. (NRS 445A.425) 1. For the purpose of the certification program operated pursuant to the provisions of NAC 445A.2855 to 445A.294, inclusive, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a plant for sewage …

NAC 445A.290 Plants for sewage treatment: Minimum grades of certification for operators. (NRS 445A.425) 1. The minimum grades of certification for operators of plants for sewage treatment are as follows: GRADES OF CERTIFICATION based on the classification of the plant: Plant Clas…

NAC 445A.2912 Plants for sewage treatment: Continuing education requirements for operators. (NRS 445A.425) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, every 2 years, each holder of a full certificate as an operator of a plant for sewage treatment must complete the following …

NAC 445A.2915 Plants for sewage treatment: Approval of courses of training for continuing education. (NRS 445A.425) 1. The Division or its designee shall not grant any credit of continuing education to the holder of a certificate as an operator of a plant for sewage treatment for…

NAC 445A.292 Plants for sewage treatment: Provisional certification of operator. (NRS 445A.425) 1. The Division shall renew a provisional certificate as an operator of a plant for sewage treatment, without examination, only to a person who: (a) Held a provisional certificate on J…

NAC 445A.293 Plants for sewage treatment: Grounds for denial of application for certificate or disciplinary action. (NRS 445A.425) 1. If the Division determines that an applicant for a full, restricted or provisional certificate as an operator of a plant for sewage treatment has …

NAC 445A.294 Aggrieved person: Request for informal discussion; subsequent request for informal conference; determination final remedy. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.860, 445A.880) 1. Any person who has reason to believe that an action taken by the Division pursuant to this section and NAC…

NAC 445A.295 Purpose. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.465) A zone of mixing for the assimilation of municipal, agricultural and industrial discharges from point sources which have received the best degree of treatment or control practicable under existing technology is recognized as necessar…

NAC 445A.296 Application. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.465) 1. Every application for a zone of mixing must: (a) Be made to the Director and be accompanied by a complete and detailed description of the present physical, chemical, biological and radiological conditions of the receiving wate…

NAC 445A.297 Review of application by Director. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.465) 1. Each application for a zone of mixing must be reviewed in light of the descriptions, statements, plans, histories, antidegradation review, if applicable, and other supporting information. 2. The review of…

NAC 445A.298 Establishment by Director. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.465) 1. The Director shall establish a zone of mixing so that the standards for quality of water for individual parameters determined to be appropriate pursuant to subsection 1 of NAC 445A.297 for the receiving water, bu…

NAC 445A.299 Zone of passage. (NRS 445A.425, 445A.465) Stream-mixing zones in which the standards for water quality may be exceeded must be designed to ensure that a zone of passage is maintained. The allowable stream-mixing zone must be oriented in the stream in a manner which p…