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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

12VAC5-590-1210: Disinfection and testing of water mains

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  1. Title 12. Health
  2. Agency 5. Department of Health
  3. Chapter 590. Waterworks Regulations
  4. Part III. Manual of Practice for Waterworks Design
  5. Article 6. Water Distribution Systems [Repealed]

A. All water mains shall be disinfected in accordance with AWWA Standard C651-14 before being placed in operation. The disinfection of the mains shall be repeated until it is determined by bacteriological testing that the water is free of coliform bacteria.

B. Project documents shall provide the details of the procedure and include the disinfectant application technique, dosage, contact time, method of testing the results of the procedure, and use or disposal of the disinfecting water.

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