Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 511 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH › Chapter 511-6 - FOOD AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS › Subject 511-6-1 - FOOD SERVICE › Rule 511-6-1-.06 - Sanitary Facilities and Controls

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Water Supply.
(a) Approved System. Enough potable water for
				the needs of the food service establishment shall be provided from an approved
				source that is a public water system; p or a nonpublic water system that is
				constructed, maintained and operated according to applicable state or local
				codes as amended.p
(b) System Flushing and Disinfection. A
				potable water system shall be flushed and disinfected before being placed in
				service after construction, repair, or modification and after an emergency
				situation, such as a flood, or water interruption event that may introduce
				contaminants to the system.p
(c) Bottled Drinking Water. Bottled and
				packaged potable water shall be obtained from a source that complies with all
				laws and shall be handled and stored in a way that protects it from
				contamination.p Bottled and packaged potable water
				shall be dispensed from the original container.
(d) Standards. Except as specified under
				subsection (1)(e) of this Rule:
1. Water from
				a public water system shall meet
				 40 CFR 141  - National Primary Drinking Water
				Regulations and state drinking water quality
				standards;p and
2. Water from a nonpublic water system shall
				meet state drinking water quality standards or as applicable as established by
				the department.p
(e) Nondrinking Water. A non-potable water
				supply may be used for nonculinary purposes such as air conditioning, nonfood
				equipment cooling, fire protection, and
				irrigation.P
(f) Non-Public Water Supply - Approved Wells.
1. Sampling. Except when used as specified
				under subsection (1)(e) of this Rule water from a non-public water system shall
				be sampled and tested in accordance with requirements as established by the
				department,Pf and
2. Sampling Report. The most recent sample
				report for the non-public water system shall be retained on file in the food
				service establishment or the report shall be maintained as specified by the
				Department.
(g) Capacity.
1. The water source and system shall be of
				sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service
				establishment.Pf
2. Hot water generation and distribution
				systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the
				food service establishment.Pf
(h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be
				provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to
				use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection(1)(k)1 and 2
				to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary
				interruption of a water supply need not be under
				pressure.Pf
(i) System. Water shall be received from the
				source through the use of:
1. An approved
				public water main;Pf or
2. One or more of the following that shall be
				constructed, maintained, and operated according to
				law:Pf
(i)
				Nonpublic water main, water pumps, pipes, hoses, connections, and other
				appurtenances,Pf
(ii) Water transport
				vehicles,Pf or
(iii) Water
				containers.Pf
(j) Alternative Water Supply. Water meeting
				the requirements specified under subsections (1)(a) - (i) of this Rule shall be
				made available for a mobile food service establishment's base of operation, for
				a temporary food service establishment without a permanent water supply, and
				for a food service establishment with a temporary interruption of its water
				supply through:
1. A supply of containers of
				commercially bottled drinking water;Pf
2. One or more closed portable water
				containers;Pf
3. An enclosed vehicular water
				tank;Pf
4. An on-premises water storage
				tank;Pf or
5. Piping, tubing, or hoses connected to an
				adjacent approved source.Pf