ATCP 65.10 NoteNote: Paragraph (b) does not prevent the use of heat exchanger discharge water for non-potable uses involving no contact with potable water, milk, milk contact surfaces or potable water contact surfaces. Before using or discharging heat exchanger discharge water, contact the Division of Water, Bureau of Drinking Water and Ground Water, at the Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707, telephone 608-266-0821 or TTY access via relay — 711 or http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/environmentprotect/water.html.

ATCP 65.10(8)(8) Water reclaimed from sources other than a heat exchanger. Water reclaimed from a compressor cooling unit, manure treatment, or from other dairy farm systems or processes may be used as non-potable water for milking barn or parlor operations, not to include rinsing, cleaning and sanitizing of milking systems, if all of the following conditions are met:

ATCP 65.10(8)(b)(b) The water is stored in a cleaned and sanitized vessel that is constructed of non-contaminating materials and is designed to protect the water supply from contamination. The storage vessel shall have a drain and access point that allow for cleaning and sanitizing.

ATCP 65.10(8)(c)(c) There is no cross-connection between the reclaimed water and potable water supplies or between the reclaimed water and any potential contamination source or potentially unsafe water supply.

ATCP 65.10(8)(e)(e) Any chemicals used to suppress bacterial growth, tastes, and odors are registered for that use with the U.S. environmental protection agency. A milk producer who uses any chemical to suppress bacterial growth, tastes, or odors shall comply with the chemical label use instructions, and shall routinely monitor chemical concentrations in the treated water.

ATCP 65.10 HistoryHistory: CR 14-073: cr. Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9-1-16; correction in (6) (a) 1., (7) (b) 2. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2016 No. 728.

ATCP 65.12(1)(1) Construction; general. Equipment and utensils shall be constructed of smooth, non-absorbent, corrosion-resistant, and non-toxic materials. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed so that they can be easily cleaned and shall be durable under repeated conditions of use. Surfaces shall be free of breaks and corrosion. Joints and seams shall be smooth and flush. Milk pails used for hand milking and stripping shall be seamless. Multiple-use woven material shall not be used for straining milk. Milking and milk handling systems shall comply with s. ATCP 65.14.

ATCP 65.12(2)(2) Milk contact surfaces; construction. Milk contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be constructed of smooth, non-toxic, and non-absorbent materials. Only the following materials may be used on milk contact surfaces, unless another material is specifically authorized by the division in writing:

ATCP 65.12(2)(c)(c) Plastic, rubber, or rubber-like materials that are fat resistant and insoluble; that are resistant to scratching, scoring, decomposition, crazing, chipping, and distortion under normal use conditions; that do not impart chemicals, flavor, or odor to milk; and that maintain their original properties under repeated and prolonged use.

ATCP 65.12(4)(4) Cleaning. Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean. Utensils and milk contact surfaces of equipment shall be rinsed immediately after each use and then washed with an effective detergent and rinsed clean. C-I-P equipment shall be pre-washed with warm water before being cleaned with a detergent solution, according to manufacturer’s instructions.

ATCP 65.12(6)(6) Storage. Equipment and utensils, unless stored in sanitizing solutions, shall be handled and stored in a manner that will ensure complete drainage and protection from contamination before use. Equipment and utensils stored in sanitizing solutions shall be rinsed in potable water before use.

ATCP 65.12(7)(7) Single service articles. Single-service articles shall be clean and sanitary, and shall be packaged, handled, and stored in a sanitary manner. Single-service articles shall be stored in their original containers inside a dispensing cabinet. Single service articles may not be reused.

ATCP 65.14(1)(1) Sanitary requirements; general. Milking and milk handling systems shall be of sanitary design and construction, and shall be installed and maintained for sanitary operation. Pressurized air that contacts a milk or milk contact surface shall be clean, safe, and free of contaminants. The milking and milk handling system shall comply with “3-A Accepted Practices for the Design, Fabrication and Installation of Milking and Milk Handling Equipment, 606-05.” Milk contact surfaces shall be accessible for inspection. If it is necessary to disassemble any portion of a milking or milk handling system in order to inspect a milk contact surface, all tools necessary for the disassembly shall be readily available in the milkhouse.

ATCP 65.14 NoteNote: Guidelines for sanitary design and construction of milking and milk handling systems are set forth in the ”3-A Accepted Practices for the Design, Fabrication and Installation of Milking and Milk Handling Equipment,” 606-05, as amended effective November 2002, published by 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc., 6888 Elm Street, Suite 2D, McLean, VA 22101-3850, telephone (703) 790-0295, website www.3-a.org. Milking and milk handling systems manufactured in compliance with the ”3-A Accepted Practices” meet the sanitary design and construction requirements of this subsection. Copies of the ”3-A Accepted Practices” are on file with the division and the legislative reference bureau. Copies may be obtained from 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. Online Store,” at http://www.techstreet.com.

ATCP 65.14(2)(2) Milk contact surfaces; construction. Milk contact surfaces of milking and milk handling systems shall be constructed of smooth, nontoxic, and nonabsorbent materials. Materials shall be of any of the following types, unless another material is specifically authorized by the division in writing: