ATCP 78.17(1) (1) Requirements.

ATCP 78.17(1)(a) (a) Well-drained. The camp’s physical facilities shall be located on a well-drained site not subject to flooding.

ATCP 78.17(1)(b) (b) Graded. The premises shall be properly graded to prevent the accumulation of storm or other waters that may create hazards to the camp’s physical facilities or to the health and safety of the campers or camp staff.

ATCP 78.17(1)(c) (c) Free from sources of contamination. No camp’s physical facilities may be located in an area that is situated so that drainage from any source of filth, including garbage or animal waste disposal, can be deposited on the site. Pf

ATCP 78.17 Note Note: A camp’s location with regard to flood plains and shore land areas shall comply with local zoning ordinances and with ch. NR 115 and s. NR 116.12 (2) (b), of the Wisconsin department of natural resources.

ATCP 78.17(2) (2) Sources of odor or flies. Cooking, dining and sleeping quarters shall not be located within 100 feet of a barn or enclosure housing livestock, a petting zoo, or other source of odors or flies.

ATCP 78.17 History History: CR 21-109: cr. Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 9-24-23.

ATCP 78.18 ATCP 78.18 Water supply.

ATCP 78.18(1) (1) Water systems.

ATCP 78.18(1)(a) (a) General. The water source used to supply the camp shall be a public or a private water system.

ATCP 78.18(1)(b) (b) Well compliance with ch. NR 812. The operation, construction, installation, materials, and maintenance of the water system used to supply water to the camp shall comply with ch. NR 812, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of natural resources. Pf

ATCP 78.18(2) (2) Potable water supply.

ATCP 78.18(2)(a) (a) Drinking water standards. A camp shall be supplied with potable water under pressure that meets the drinking water standards in ch. NR 809, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of natural resources. P

ATCP 78.18(2)(b) (b) Water test report. The operator shall provide a copy of the water system bacteriological analysis for total coliform and E.coli in ss. NR 809.30 and 809.31 (1), and analysis for nitrate in s. NR 809.115 (4), report to the department or its agent for each well that supplies water to the camp based on the following:

ATCP 78.18(2)(b)1. 1. If the camp operates seasonally, the operator shall have the water tested and the report available within the preceding 2 months before the season begins for review by the department or its agent.

ATCP 78.18(2)(b)2. 2. If the camp is operated year round, the operator shall have the water tested and the report available for review by the department or its agent within one year prior to the requested review. Pf

ATCP 78.18 Note Note: Public water systems may require additional water testing as required by the Wisconsin department of natural resources in ch. NR 809.

ATCP 78.18(2)(c) (c) Unsafe potable water. The operator shall discontinue use of a public or private water system used to supply water to the camp, whenever the potable water from the system does not meet nitrate and bacteriologically safe drinking water standards in ch. NR 809. P

ATCP 78.18 Note Note: Bottles for collection of water samples may be obtained by writing to the Wisconsin state laboratory of hygiene, 2601 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53708 or by calling [phone]. Use of any private or public certified laboratory is acceptable to satisfy the requirement.

ATCP 78.18(3) (3) Plumbing.

ATCP 78.18(3)(a) (a) General. All plumbing shall comply with the requirements of chs. SPS 382 and 384, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services, that apply to camps.

ATCP 78.18(3)(b) (b) Backflow prevention, air gap. An air gap between any water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment shall comply with State Uniform Plumbing codes, chs. SPS 381 to 387, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services. P

ATCP 78.18(3)(c) (c) Backflow prevention device, design standard. A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing as specified by the State Uniform Plumbing Code, chs. SPS 381 to 387, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

ATCP 78.18 Note Note: Backflow or backsiphonage prevention devices stamped with ASSE 1011 or ASSE 1052 are common examples used on a hose bib connection that are recognized as in compliance with this section. The Wisconsin department of safety and professional services plumbing product online search is also available to confirm devices meet State Uniform Plumbing Code.

ATCP 78.18(4) (4) Water service connections. The plumbing system for the water service and water distribution system for a toilet building, shower building, food facility or other buildings supplied with water shall comply with chs. SPS 382 and 384, as enforced by the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services.

ATCP 78.18 Note Note: To minimize the risk of Legionella growth and other diseases associated with water, adequate provisions should be made to ensure that all water systems including sink faucets, drinking fountains, and showers are safe particularly with regard to any water aged over 3 weeks that is at greater risk for proliferation of Legionella. It is strongly advised that each camp develop and implement a water management program as recommended by the United States centers for disease control water management program toolkit.

ATCP 78.18(5) (5) Containers for transporting drinkable water.

ATCP 78.18(5)(a) (a) Labeling and construction. Containers shall meet all of the following requirements for transporting water for human consumption and be:

ATCP 78.18(5)(a)1. 1. Labeled and easily distinguishable from other containers.