Section 18.80.420. Fecal total coliform and Escherichia coli (E. Coli) testing and laboratory reporting.

	(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 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 by facsimile transmission, of those results by the close of business on the day the laboratory notifies the owner. However, if the owner 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, but not later than 24 hours after obtaining the result.  

Authorities

46.03.020;46.03.050;46.03.070;46.03.710;46.03.720

Notes

Authority

AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.050 AS 46.03.070 AS 46.03.710 AS 46.03.720

History

Eff. 10/1/99, Register 151; am 11/9/2006, Register 180; am 4/24/2009, Register 190