105 CMR, § 430.300 - Potable Water Required

(A) The operator of each recreational camp for children shall provide water of safe and sanitary quality in an amount and pressure necessary to meet the needs of the campers and staff and the requirements of 105 CMR 430.000. The water supply shall be obtained from:

(1) A public water supply; or

(2) A private water supply meeting the following requirements:

(a) If the camp serves 25 or more persons, 60 or more days per year, the water supply shall be obtained from a source approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and subject to 310 CMR 22.00: Drinking Water.

(b) If the camp serves less than 25 persons, or operates less than 60 days per year, the water obtained from a private source shall be collected and analyzed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection, no more than 45 days prior to the annual opening of a camp, in order to meet requirements of and be approved by the Board of Health.

1. Water test analyses may include, but not be limited to the following:

a. coliform bacteria, nitrate, nitrite, sodium and lead;

b. other contaminants identified by the Department of Environmental Protection in its document entitled, Parameters and Testing Frequency for Private Wells; and

c. any other tests required by the Board of Health or the Department.

2. The results of these analyses must not exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) or Action Level listed in the Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations 310 CMR 22.00. Drinking Water and shall be kept on file for ten years.

(B) In each residential or day camp, adequate drinking facilities shall be centrally located.

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105 CMR, § 430.300

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1361, eff. 3/23/2018. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1516, eff. 3/1/2024.