SECTION 30.87. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Cross-connection--A physical connection between a public water system and either another supply of unknown or questionable quality, any source which may contain contaminating or polluting substances, or any source of water treated to a lesser degree in the treatment process.

(2) Customer service inspection--An examination of the private water distribution facility for the purpose of providing or denying water service. The inspection is limited to the identification and prevention of cross-connections, potential contaminant hazards, and illegal lead materials. Customer service inspections are completed before providing continuous water service to new construction, on any existing service where there is reason to believe that cross-connections or other potential contaminant hazards exist, or after any material improvement, correction, or addition to private water distribution facilities (see §290.46(j) of this title (relating to Minimum Acceptable Operating Practices for Public Drinking Water Systems)).

(3) Customer service inspector--The person who is licensed by the executive director to perform customer service inspections.

Source Note: The provisions of this §30.87 adopted to be effective December 17, 2001, 26 TexReg 10330