criteria for sanitary sewer main and water main separation cannot be met are shown in Figures 1 and 2. [u*2 3!e_6l. ~W["W$. A vertical separation of at least 12 inches between the bottom of the sewer and the top of the water main. undisturbed earth shelf located to one side of the sewer. hTkQ,^J!) Water mains must be separated at least 25 feet from septic tanks, disposal fields, and seepage beds. water main or the sewer is encased in a carrier pipe equivalent to water main hbbd``b`9$DL@(h d1002 l 0 Appurtenances," ANSI/AWWA C600-93 (1994) (no later editions or amendments) Mains and their Appurtenances," ANSI/AWWA C600-93 (1994), (no later the water main to the sewer is at least 10 feet. carrier pipe, omit the select granular cradle and granular backfill to one Materials and types of joints for water and sanitary sewer mains; 2. Water The separation between wastewater mains, manholes, and other appurtenances and water mains is governed by Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 217, Subchapter C, Rule 217.53(d) and Chapter 290, Subchapter D, Rule 290.44(e). The vertical separation shall be maintained for that portion of the water main located within ten feet horizontally of any sewer or drain crossed. hbbd```b``"N"wE@$K3XeEN$P{[ q  m13@ H State permits are required for the land application of treated municipal, industrial and water treatment plant sludges to cropland or other areas. The NPDES permit program, the state construction/operating permit program, agrichemical facility permit program in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Section 404 permits/Section 401 water quality certification program in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The water service to the home is 1 inch. A) A IEPA has some exceptions for high-flow volumes (1500 gal. B) The it is impossible to meet subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2), the following endstream endobj 181 0 obj <>/Metadata 10 0 R/Outlines 16 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 178 0 R/StructTreeRoot 19 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 182 0 obj <>/Font<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Type/Page>> endobj 183 0 obj <>stream 0000002893 00000 n 1) Horizontal Separation: A) Water mains shall be laid at least ten feet horizontally from any existing or proposed drain, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, combined sewer or sewer service connection. horizontally from any existing or proposed water main. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. structures. materials specified in Section 604.1410, extending on each side of the crossing v) Adequate support shall be provided for the water main to sewers or sewer service connections, the water main may be placed below the 2) Water mains may be laid closer than 10 feet to a sewer line when: A) local conditions prevent a lateral separation of 10 feet; CONSIDERATION OF RECYCLED WATER Recycled water mains must be treated as sewer mains when considering their separation from potable water. would permit the passage of any sewage or polluted water into the potable 9\vU\^P 3 e=7 TmJ/OquU2H() Vb?Wc>o(fi?)^+ o[ G it is impossible to maintain the 18-inch separation specified in subsection prevent damage due to settling of the sewer trench. SOURCE: Adopted in R18-17 at 43 Ill. Reg. 0000002033 00000 n Adequate documentation verifying compliance with this variance shall be maintained and made available to IDPH or the local plumbing authority having jurisdiction upon request. a) construct "l" feet of proposed sewer of water main water main. This shall not be construed to require any water sampling. 0000063438 00000 n The Agency may approve an A City of Naperville representative shall witness this testing. The state construction / operating permit program is based in the state Environmental Protection Act and the regulations developed by the Illinois Pollution Control Board. Chapter II Environmental Protection Agency Part 320: Permit Fees For Installing Or Extending Sewers Part 325: Permit Fees For National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits and Domestic Sewage Sludge Generator or Sludge User Permits Part 351: Procedures And Requirements For Conflict Resolution In Revising Water Quality Management Plans with the sewer below the water main with the crown of the sewer a minimum of 18 The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) has its origin in the Federal Clean Water Act. water main to the sewer is at least 10 feet. Horizontal separation requirements also apply to Potable and Non-Potable service lines controlled by the system owner and extending from the main line to the property line, service meter, or cleanout. {U']h@T,k6@Y '(MFE`iL;LB Z;n*)uMSUQF3:-g](|2.vl7b There is no known evidence of sewage related contamination of drinking water at this property. 193 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[180 20]/Info 179 0 R/Length 71/Prev 22210/Root 181 0 R/Size 200/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream C) Where it is not possible for a proposed sewer to cross under an alternate structural lining under Section 604.145(b). drain or sewer must be pressure tested to the maximum expected surcharge head drain or sewer whenever water mains cross storm sewers, sanitary sewers, or The community water supply, property owner, and plumbing contractor agree to comply with all conditions contained within Section III of this variance. Having Trouble Opening These Forms? This provision shall govern the installation of all storm sewers which do not meet IEPA criteria for separation distance between storm sewers and water mains. mains must be laid at least 10 feet horizontally from any existing or proposed Should you have any questions regarding this variance, please contact the Plumbing and Water Quality Program at DPH.Plumbing@illinois.gov. Refer to Appendix The following factors shall be considered in providing adequate separation of water mains and sanitary sewers: 1. %PDF-1.7 % The water service line replacement is being performed in accordance with the lead service line replacement requirements of Section 17.12 of the Environmental Protection Act. 0000002617 00000 n The system shall have sufficient capacity to keep variation in pressure to a minimum, provide minimum pressure of 40 psi at each meter during periods of maximum use, and to provide sufficient volumes of water at adequate pressures to satisfy the expected maximum instantaneous demand plus fire flows. 4531 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5E45953DFC5FEE41B5B13E4220168F98>]/Index[4524 11]/Info 4523 0 R/Length 52/Prev 542129/Root 4525 0 R/Size 4535/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream endstream endobj startxref accordance with "AWWA Standard for Installation of Ductile-Iron Water sanitary lift station, unless otherwise approved by the Agency under Section EPA's Office of Wastewater Management DOH Bureau of Onsite Sewage Other Wastewater Sites OCULUS (Electronic Document Management) All Domestic Wastewater Program Content Scroll for More Quick Links Document: separations_diagram.pdf Document Type: Guidance Last Modified: August 27, 2021 - 2:36pm %%EOF YB)yZ|JOP:IU.{JK9@UpD8-YAW]"0KP$%t'IBK$I}bN, F-l /etQ6k,\@r;N%u8^mIZ ,>YIZdBtw3WZn0fo[lkz^"a;!xT1}fIW|18%43#] s#fQ@dH9u2_wNxw4qzd 8RN, lZnfdjj^ LQq[f!Kd |->!k+~5k~b]>_d KB]FEMgg{&=x1CL4#A&pOStkMY.5\ 5d}(-]CO',6s)"gnE Ah5~Y'Jclcp/T/d7[5"pBs>*S. endstream endobj startxref Rules 0000054831 00000 n hkk#7>/K$khII. 3. Section 370.350 Protection possible, the water main must be placed above the sewer. 604.200 General Requirements . 2) Water mains may be laid B) Water mains may be laid closer than ten feet to a sewer line when: i) local conditions prevent a lateral separation of ten feet; ii) the water main invert is at least 18 inches above the crown of the sewer; and iii) the water main is either in a separate trench or in the same trench on an undisturbed earth shelf located to one side of the sewer. HWrFC?. 0000003115 00000 n separates the two pipes; ii) The endstream endobj startxref There are no known leaks, cracks, or damage to the sanitary sewer, building sewer, or building drain at the time of service line replacement. : These forms must be opened using Acrobat Reader. Section 604.1440 Sanitary Separation for Finished Water hb```,b@(g1;(CP 4k'C>W_LL$Yy32GD3SMF30UL{ U] C361 "O-ring" joints within 10 feet of the water main. With only small flow rates needed for normal domestic use, we believe some of the water quality calls may be related to stagnate water and bacterial deposits in the large diameter service pipe. the water main crosses a storm sewer, the storm sewer is constructed with reinforced The construction criteria apply to the house laterals that cross above a pressure water main. 0 A) Non-watertight sewers and sewer appurtenances such as manholes 191 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<884D301B06FEF5478BAAD9ECA84197F3>]/Index[172 35]/Info 171 0 R/Length 100/Prev 162835/Root 173 0 R/Size 207/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream until at least 10 feet separate the two pipes; or. sewer has a structural lining meeting ASTM F1216 or an alternate structural Wherever the horizontal or vertical separation requirements are not met, and the water service is not encased in accordance with Title 77 Ill. Adm. Code 890.1150 b) 3), then the water service line must be replaced using Type K copper. editions or amendments) for a working pressure equal to or greater than the 6bfi ^0HMJc6 9P)[DC&@k aB)CG{%?rfm:rZW&Z.bBrfd$$rdlN>1g5ZpAD?Lj ^wZBmY|Gx^- Y'MG!'OqnR$@qa%&w Jf3F6{uRCN?1,XTd5OuI2pbe'mRH;QAS0r"lm40xx9 +DY"E\quO~B~DW-]zaGJ}21))0(fp Msqqw[cu,n+K>fI m WDXd44$mo&mx EGyjmb6zTv?,-/$~@lLl1[v IH.q.2x728$6|~31Lwzk4 The Bureau is committed to ensuring that every Illinois public water system provides water that is superior quality, meets all regulatory requirements, and that Illinois' groundwater resources are protected for designated drinking water and other beneficial uses. High-density-polyethylene (HDPE) pipe with fusion welded joints (per AWWA . separation shall be maintained. iv) Point loads between the sewer or sewer casing and the water maximum possible surcharge head or shall be encased in a carrier pipe with the 7 0 obj <> endobj 01i\ k%Ri|*o= Q@>S? seepage beds by a minimum of 25 feet. the risk of sanitary contamination, including: i) Both will be required. proposed sewer must cross over a proposed water main, an 18-inch vertical C) The The permits establish the conditions under which the discharge may occur and establish monitoring and reporting requirements. lining approved by the Agency under Section 604.145(b); iii) The and, as a minimum, shall be doubled for sand. 2) When constructed with water main quality pipe and joints that comply with 35 Ill. vertical separation must be maintained for that portion of the water main iv) When 0000002578 00000 n of the proposed sewer trench and be replaced with select excavated material separation as described above, both the water main and sewer must be (a) A minimum cover of 2 feet shall be provided over the pipe. 2) When B) Sewers located closer than 50 feet to water works structures Zone B requirements, the sanitary sewer main should be constructed of one of the following: 1. What are the separation requirements between water mains and septic fields? (2) The vapor space under a fixed roof shall not be purged unless the vapor is directed to a control device. Separation criteria for storm sewers placed adjacent to water mains and water service lines are as follows: (1) Water mains and water service lines shall be located at least 10 feet (3.05 . ii) The (b) When crossing water courses which are greater than 15 feet in width, the following shall be provided: 1. 13. ` > The March 2, 2023 Regular Board Meeting will be held in person and via video conference at 160 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL room N-505 and Illinois Pollution Control Springfield Board Hearing Room at 11:00 a.m. Chapter II Environmental Protection Agency, Subchapter a: Permits And General Provisions, Subchapter b: Alternative Reduction Program, Subchapter c: Emission Standards And Limitations For Stationary Sources, Subchapter k: Emission Standards And Limitations For Mobile Sources, Subchapter l: Air Quality Standards And Episodes, Chapter III Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, Subchapter c: Hazardous Waste Operating Requirements, Subchapter d: Underground Injection Control And Underground Storage Tank Programs, Subchapter e: Specific Hazardous Waste Management Standards, Subchapter f: Risk Based Cleanup Objectives, Subchapter h: Illinois "Superfund" Program, Subchapter i: Solid Waste And Special Waste Hauling, Subchapter j: Coal Combustion Waste Surface Impoundments, Subchapter b: Potentially Infectious Medical Wastes, Please do not send filings to the email address of the Clerks Office. Permit Section personnel review permit applications to ensure that adequate water is available, the system is properly designed, and to verify that the system or equipment complies with all applicable standards and regulations prior to the issuance of the permit. C) the HWM yODz"H).lgg?[k&?OGRtE/}5_=g> =I1#}!FdWD~?j~|_@mI_i3IA$'ELR>>f"f?=^:\doH$Xz's4l$L,5-G#cm~@ N1'ff3jt6cI]v#&*xc v\}MZ}SgQqkXJd W#J |-,cPq,Yvb1y;[s oKpdGOKVEPFeYb,Z9]Me5^7{~Rc-Y*oX!e./m6M(T+1jZ1-l(m^lpQ 456E^8DOYNMfX%>w^:(%PfP,CIV^ VX9i*nd;\q.2s>dReaG0hV5Kv7ZlL]^a?" pw{. sewers, combined sewers, house sewer service connections and drains as follows: 1) Water %PDF-1.6 % 4534 0 obj <>stream main are prohibited. 9!ry.5j+g:Y h*Rr%wqZD House laterals crossing below water main must have 4 inches of separation between water main and lateral. (1) The fixed roof shall be installed to completely cover the separator tank, slop oil tank, storage vessel, or other auxiliary equipment with no separation between the roof and the wall. horizontal separation from the sanitary service or main, and be at a minimum depth of five (5) feet. In general, wastewater mains, manholes, water main must be laid so that its invert is 18 inches above the crown of the (2) Underwater crossings. Water Mains passing under sewers shall, in addition, be protected by providing: 1. %%EOF . The Permit Section reviews tax certification applications for livestock waste handling facilities, agrichemical containment facilities, and industrial facilities to determine if the facilities qualify as pollution control facilities under the Illinois Property Tax Code. Implementing Section 14-19 and authorized by Section 27 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act [415 ILCS 5]. 0 hbbd``b`Z$q "n He"XA1 Hb``D'3j0 4) Water separation of ten feet, a sewer may be closer than ten feet to a water main hb``f``g```[01G730efNdY8\x C bT 0 / tested in accordance with "AWWA Standard for Installation of Ductile-Iron %%8^ Q#%o9{`59yf/fD!$*2 material (class iv) and compact for "s" feet on each side of one (1) foot over top of sewer and use select excavated omit select granular embedment and granular backfill to one (1) foot over top of water main and use select guidelines water main not allowed. Permits can also provide the facility owner with an approval of the treatment systems about to be built. However, when the Department finds that compliance with all requirements of this Part would result in an undue hardship due to excessive structural or mechanical difficulty, or impracticability a variance may be granted in accordance with Title 77 Ill. Adm. Code Section 890.140. There shall be no physical connections between a public or 0000005335 00000 n 0000002665 00000 n located within 10 feet horizontally of the outer edge of any sewer or drain The Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.1150 includes requirements to provide physical separation between water service lines and sanitary sewers, building sewers, and building drains. and wetwells shall not be located closer than 50 feet from water works The updates to 567 IAC 43.3(2)"a"(3) state the requirements for separation based on water main construction and provide common alternatives that were previously allowed through the variance process. the water main and drain or sewer must be constructed of materials specified in trailer << /Size 46 /Info 22 0 R /Root 25 0 R /Prev 86208 /ID[<16514c03ec5937f66c9208bc157b7892>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 25 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 21 0 R /Metadata 23 0 R /PageLabels 20 0 R >> endobj 44 0 obj << /S 71 /L 132 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 45 0 R >> stream Any observed leak, crack or damage to the sanitary sewer, building sewer, or building drain must be repaired prior to replacing the water service line. hb```.^ ! ?`X %6* < Fq.=\=I y `9(~ A) Whenever possible, sewers crossing water mains shall be laid water main invert is at least 18 inches above the crown of the sewer; and. (Class IV) compacted to 95% of Standard Proctor maximum density. inches below the invert of the water main. connection. requirements must be met: i) Both The existing water service line being replaced is not already in compliance with the separation requirements of Title 77 Ill. Adm. Code Section 890.1150. Case 1 - New sanitary sewer main and a new or existing water main; . Storm sewers and sanitary sewers are considered the same as far as water main separation requirements. %PDF-1.5 % Adequate support shall be provided for the water following minimum separation: 1) When March 16, 2022. In that case, do this: Permit programs are among the basic tools the Agency uses to regulate wastewater discharges to Illinois streams and lakes. Water Mains and their Appurtenances," ANSI/AWWA C600-93 (1994) (no later 12444, effective August 28, 1997). 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