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ADEM’s new requirements for 2022

March 17, 2022

Alabama Department of Environmental Management has new requirements regarding water tanks. These new requirements take effect April 14, 2022.

Let Southern Corrosion help with your compliance.

Download ADEM Regulations

Highlights:

  • Public water systems shall develop and implement a written maintenance plan for all water storage tanks, including scheduling of inspections and cleaning. Including methods for disinfecting the water storage tank after inspection/cleaning
  • All storage tanks constructed prior to January 1, 2022 shall have an initial inspection/cleaning under this regulation by December 31, 2027
  • All storage tanks constructed on or after January 1, 2022 shave have an initial inspection/cleaning under this regulation completed no later than 5 years after construction.
  • All storage tanks shall be inspected. Cleaned at least once every 5 years following the set of the initial inspection/cleaning under this regulation
  • Specifications of coatings
  • No storage facility may be returned to service until all significant deficiencies have been repaired. A significant deficiency is any deficiency where there is potential for the water to become contained.
  • All inspection and summary reports shall be signed by a qualified tank inspection professional.

 

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