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On Nov. 1, 2018, OAC Rule 3745-83-02 Water Distribution System Disruption of Service became effective. This rule establishes new requirements for distribution system disruptions of service. This rule replaces Ohio EPA’s “Policy for Evaluating and Responding to Water Distribution Systems and Subsystems that have Depressurized” OPR-06-001. This rule was developed in coordination with members of the Ohio Section AWWA. Key provisions in the rule include:
The following types of incidents should be reported to Ohio EPA:
Type 4 (One of the following)
Type 3 (One of the following)
Type 2 (All of the following)
Type 1 (All of the following)
Type 3 and 4
Type 2
Type 1
Ohio EPA's spill hotline should be used to report release of any material that impacts public health or the environment, including chemicals and petroleum products.
For non-emergency calls, including complaints, questions or concerns about environmental issues, please use the toll-free numbers listed for the nearest district office or contact the public involvement coordinator for your region. The regulated community should use the main division number for routine business.
When reporting a spill, release or environmental crime through the spill hotline, be prepared with as much of the following information as possible:
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Division of Drinking and Ground Waters Phone: (614) 644-2752 ~ Fax: (614) 644-2909 Contact ~ Emergency Contacts Staff Contacts and Expertise ~ Electronic Mailing Lists
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049 Street Address: 50 West Town Street, Suite 700, Columbus, OH 43215 Report a Spill, Release or Environmental Crime (800) 282-9378 or (614) 224-0946
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