Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.111
37.111.111 NONPUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SAMPLING AND TEST REPORTS
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(1) An establishment using a nonpublic water supply system must have water samples analyzed for coliform bacteria as follows: (a) Coliform sampling must be done before licensing and in at least two different months of each calendar year that the establishment operates. (b) The sampling schedule must include collection when the water source is most likely to be contaminated, such as during April through June and September through October, in the high ground water season, or as directed by the local regulatory authority. (c) The local regulatory authority may require the establishment to sample monthly, in the months the establishment operates, or if an inspection, sampling results, or an event indicates the water source is vulnerable to contamination. (d) The local regulatory authority may return the sampling frequency to two in a calendar year if an on-site sanitary inspection of the water source and other pertinent information shows the water source is no longer vulnerable to contamination. (2) Following shock disinfection, a coliform sample must be collected at least three to five days after disinfectant is no longer detected in the system. (3) An establishment using a nonpublic water supply system must have a water sample analyzed for total nitrate before initial licensing and at least every three years that the establishment is licensed. (4) Water samples must be analyzed by a laboratory licensed and certified by the state of Montana for drinking water analysis. (5) The establishment must ensure water test results are transmitted to the local regulatory authority from the laboratory in a format acceptable to the local regulatory authority within five working days, except as required in ARM 37.111.112 (1)(c) and (3)(d). (6) The establishment must keep test results available for inspection by the local regulatory authority for at least five years.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.111 requires establishments that draw water from a nonpublic supply to test that water for coliform bacteria at least twice a year, in months when contamination risk is highest, and to test for total nitrates before initial licensing and every three years thereafter. All testing must be performed by a Montana-certified laboratory, and results must be forwarded to the local regulatory authority within five working days. Records of test results must be retained for at least five years and made available for inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.111, compliant operators arrange coliform sampling before licensing and in at least two calendar-year months that reflect peak contamination risk, such as spring or early fall. Operators also schedule nitrate testing before initial licensure and on a three-year cycle, use only Montana-certified laboratories, and confirm that results reach the local regulatory authority within five working days. Maintaining a five-year archive of all test records is a standard part of ongoing compliance under this rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.111 establishes that any establishment using a nonpublic water supply must meet regular water-quality testing requirements, which are designed to protect the health of people on the premises. If you have concerns that an establishment is not conducting required coliform or nitrate testing, you may contact the local regulatory authority, which has the power to inspect records and adjust sampling frequency. Tenant-rights organizations or a legal aid office can help you understand what options are available if you believe this rule is not being followed.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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