18 AAC 80.420. Fecal total coliform and

(a) If a routine or repeat sample is total coliform positive, the certified laboratory performing the analysis shall analyze that total coliform positive culture medium to determine if fecal coliforms are present, except that the laboratory may test for Escherichia coli instead of fecal coliforms. The laboratory shall report a positive total coliform bacteria analysis to the owner or operator and to the department within 24 hours after obtaining the result.

(b) If the laboratory confirms the presence or absence of fecal coliforms or Escherichia coli , the laboratory shall notify the department, by telephone or facsimile, of those results within 24 hours after obtaining the results, or by the close of business on the day the laboratory notifies the owner or operator, whichever is sooner. If the owner or operator is notified of the results after the department office is closed, the laboratory shall notify the department before the close of business on the next working day.

History: Eff. 10/1/99, Register 151

Authority: AS 46.03.020

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