15A NCAC 18C .0602. RAW WATER INTAKES

(a)  Stream Intakes.  The intake structure for unimpounded streams shall be constructed so that it will not be affected by flood water or damaged by floating debris.  It shall be located and designed to minimize entrance of sand, silt, fish and debris.  A bar screen or grating shall be provided, with the area of the openings designed to restrict the entrance velocity to 30 feet per minute or less.

(b)  Reservoir Intakes.  Where water quality variations affecting the treatment process will occur at different depths of a reservoir, the intake structure shall be constructed with multiple inlets that can be readily opened and closed for selection of the optimum water quality level.  A bar screen or grating shall be provided, with the area of the openings designed to restrict the entrance velocity to 50 feet per minute or less.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A‑315; 130A‑317; P.L. 93‑523;

Eff. January 1, 1977;

Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977.