sewage collection, conveyance treatment or disposal other than
renovation in a soil absorption area or retention in a retaining
tank. The term does not include a municipally owned and operated
sewage system that owns and operates a water system which has
applied to the commission for a voluntary change in rates under
section 1308(d) (relating to voluntary changes in rates), within
five years of the effective date of this section.
"Community water system." A public water system which serves
at least 501 service connections used by year-round residents.
The term does not include an entity which has applied to the
commission for a voluntary change in rates under section
1308(d), within five years of the effective date of this
section.
"Critical valve." A valve that is identified as critical by
a water system operator, including a valve that is:
(1) located at a hospital or nursing home;
(2) located at an interconnection with a purveyor;
(3) a regulator control valve;
(4) a backflow valve of any type, protecting against
either a high or low hazard; or
(5) a valve in a facility, such as a treatment plant,
pump station, storage tank or well, that is needed to isolate
or operate the facility.
"Lead service line." A water service pipe made of lead that
connects a water main to a building inlet and a lead pigtail,
gooseneck or other fitting that is connected to the water
service pipe.
"Wastewater system operator." A person or entity that owns
or operates a community wastewater system.
"Water system operator." A person or entity that owns or
operates a community water system.
§ 3703. Asset management plans.
(a) Community water system asset management plan.--Beginning
no later than 12 months after the effective date of this
section, a water system operator shall annually submit an asset
management plan, pursuant to a schedule established by the
commission and every three years thereafter to the commission
for review and approval. The asset management plan shall be
designed to inspect, maintain, repair and renew the water system
operator's water infrastructure consistent with Federal and
State laws. The community water system asset management plan
shall include at a minimum:
(1) A water main renewal program designed to achieve a
stated replacement cycle determined by a detailed engineering
analysis of the asset material of construction, condition and
estimated service life remaining of the water mains serving
the community water system and the failure or low conveyance
capability for fire flow.
(2) A water supply and treatment program designed to
inspect, maintain, repair, renew and upgrade wells, intakes,
pumps and treatment facilities.
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