Section 602.260  Water Main Construction Applications

a)         Water main construction permit applications must specify the following:

1)         the existing population served by the present supply, and the population to be served by the water main extension;

2)         the average daily pumpage for the community water supply on an annual basis;

3)         the maximum daily pumpage;

4)         the capacity of the community water supply;

5)         the capacity of the raw water source;

6)         the capacity of the proposed water main;

7)         the normal expected operating pressure on the proposed water main;

8)         the minimum expected operating pressure on the proposed water main;

9)         the pressure at the point of connection at present maximum demand;

10)         the calculated pressure at the point of connection under maximum demand after installation of the water main;

11)         the size of the pipe and total feet of the water main;

12)         the pipe material and type of joint;

13)         the proposed depth below ground surface of the water main;

14)         sewer and water separation:

A)        an indication of whether the minimum horizontal and vertical separation requirements in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 604.1440 have been met; and

B)        an explanation of other measures taken to protect the water main if the separation requirements are not met;

15)         a disinfection plan that details the chemical to be used, initial disinfectant concentration, final disinfectant concentration and retention time in hours; and

16)         a water sampling plan to meet the requirements of Section 602.310.

b)         The following information must be submitted on plans with water main construction permit applications:

1)         the border lines of the municipality, water district or area to be served;

2)         the size, length and identity of proposed water mains and water system structures; 

3)         the elevation of water mains where necessary to show proper separation from sewers and the elevation of other water system structures;

4)         the location of existing or proposed streets;

5)         the location of storm, sanitary, combined and house sewers, septic tanks, disposal fields and cesspools;

6)         the location of pipelines and other sources containing hydrocarbons;

7)         the distance between the community water supply structures and the sources of pollution listed in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 604.150(a);

8)         stream crossings with elevations of the stream bed shown, including the normal, extreme high and extreme low water levels of the stream; and  

9)         all appurtenances, specific structures or equipment having any connection with planned water mains and water system structures.

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 8036, effective July 26, 2019)