SPRING DEVELOPMENT Ken Bousfield, P.E. Utah Division of Drinking Water

WHEN IS A SYSTEM PUBLIC? n Prior to Construction: – Plan Review Issues – Source Water Protection n After Construction – Construction Inspection n After Use Meets the “Public” Definition – Water Quality Monitoring

BASIS FOR RULES: – Plan review a “Primacy” requirement – Engineering principles – Experienced based rules

PRELIMINARY CONCERNS: – Water Rights – Source Protection – Under the Direct Influence – Chemical Quality – Source Capacity

PLAN REVIEW PROCESS: – Anticipated Design – “As Built” Plans – Bacteriologic Quality – Operational Permits

SPRING TRENCH DETAIL

UNDERMINED SPRING:

SPRING JUNCTION BOX:

CAPACITY ISSUES: – Source Capacity n Peak Day Use – Storage Capacity n Average Day Use – Distribution Capacity n Peak Instantaneous Use

SOURCE CAPACITY ISSUES: – Peak Day Use in gallons/day (gpd) n Residence: 800gpd n Picnic/Park: 5gpd/person n Visitor’s Center: 5gpd/person n Campground Hydrant: 35gpd/person