R309-500 through 550

The Director of the Division of Drinking Water may grant exceptions to the requirements of R309-500 through 550. A public water system unable to meet the design, construction, or operational requirements of these rules may request an exception if it can provide an alternative to the rule requirement and show that granting the exception will not jeopardize public health.

Requesting an exception

How to request an exception

For all exceptions to rules other than R309-550-7 (Water/Sewer Separation), complete the following steps.

1. Complete the Temporary Exception Form
2. Submit form to ddwpnf@utah.gov

For exceptions to R309-550-7, see section below.

R309-550-7

Water/Sewer Separation Exception Requests

We receive frequent requests for exceptions to the water/sewer separation requirements of R309-550-7. Reference the flowchart below to determine whether a Water/Sewer Separation Exception is needed.

Is an exception required?

*Requirements of R309-500-7(3) are met if:

• The groundwater is not high
• Water transmission lines that may become unpressurized will not be installed within 20 feet of sewer lines
• Disturbances of existing lines are prevented or minimized
• Corrosive conditions do not exist
• When sewer force main crosses under existing water main, all portions of the sewer force main within 10′ (horizontally) of the water main will be enclosed in a continuous sleeve
• When a new water main crosses over an existing sewer force main, the water main will be constructed of pipe materials with a minimum rated working pressure of 200 psi or equivalent pressure rating
• Water service laterals will conform to requirements for separation of water and sewer lines

How to request an exception to R309-550-7

(A formal letter is not required.)

1. Complete the request template
2. Complete the request spreadsheet
3. Submit both to ddwpnf@utah.gov
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R309-105-9(3), R309-540-5(4)(c ), and R309-550-11(3)

Individual Booster Pump Exception Requests

R309-105-9(3), R309-540-5(4)(c), and R309-550-11(3) prohibit the use of an individual booster pump at a service connected to a public water supply main. The Individual Booster Pumps – Exception Policy describes the information that a public water system must provide to the division when requesting an exception to the individual booster pump prohibition.