Minnesota Administrative Rules

4717.2250 SEWER SYSTEM.

The sewer system must adequately serve the pool, bathhouse, dressing rooms, and related facilities and must conform to the standards of the commissioner of health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

A.

There must be no direct physical connection between the sewer system and any drain from the pool or recirculation system.

B.

Any pool, gutter drain, or overflow from the recirculation system when discharged to a sewer system, storm drain, or other complying natural drainage course must discharge through a complying air gap or air break to preclude the backup of sewage or waste into the pool or piping system.

C.

Valves and pumps used for draining the pool must be sized or designed to prevent the surcharging of the sanitary sewer.

D.

Any sanitary sewer serving facilities related to the pool must discharge into the public sewer system.

E.

Where a public sewer system is not available, the connection must be made to a treatment system designed, constructed, installed, and operated according to the requirements of the commissioner of health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.05; 144.12; 144.123; 145A.02; 157.01

History:

19 SR 1419; 19 SR 1637

Published Electronically:

May 11, 2009