N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.45 - WATER
Pursuant to the current New Mexico drinking water requirements:
A. The water supply
system shall be constructed, protected, operated and maintained in conformance
with applicable local, state and federal laws, ordinances and
regulations.
B. Where a facility is
supplied by its own water system, the system shall meet the sampling and
construction requirement of a non-community water system as defined by the
current New Mexico drinking water requirements.
C. All water that is not piped into the
facility directly from a public water supply system shall be from an approved
source, disinfected, transported, handled, stored and dispensed in a sanitary
manner. Such water shall be prevented from entering potable water systems by
appropriate cross connection and backflow prevention devices.
D. Hot and cold running water, under pressure
shall be provided in all areas where food is prepared and where equipment and
utensils are washed, sinks, lavatories, washrooms and laundries.
E. The hot water temperature that is
accessible to residents shall be maintained at a minimum of 95 degrees
fahrenheit and a maximum of 110 degrees fahrenheit. Hot water in excess of 110
degrees fahrenheit is permitted in kitchen and laundry areas, provided that
residents are supervised in order to prevent injury.
Notes
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