DCF 252.43(4)(a)(a) A safe supply of drinking water shall be available to children and staff at all times from a drinking fountain of the angle jet type or by use of a disposable or reusable cup or water bottle. Common use of drinkware is prohibited. DCF 252.43(4)(b)(b) If a camp gets its water from a private well, the camp shall comply with all of the following: DCF 252.43(4)(b)1.a.a. At least 2 weeks prior to the camp opening each year, the camp shall have water samples from the well tested for total coliform and Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria using a laboratory certified by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection as specified in ch. ATCP 77. The laboratory report shall be available to the department upon request. DCF 252.43(4)(b)1.b.b. If the water test results indicate the presence of total coliform or E. coli bacteria, the water system shall be appropriately disinfected or treated and retested until it is determined to be free of bacteria. An alternative source of water shall be used for drinking and preparing food until the well is free from bacteria. DCF 252.43 NoteNote: A list of laboratories certified to test for bacteria can be found on the Department of Natural Resources website: www.dnr.wi.gov. DCF 252.43 NoteNote: Alternative sources of drinking water can include bottled water and water from a public water system that meets drinking water standards.
DCF 252.43(4)(b)2.a.a. At least 2 weeks prior to the camp opening each year, the camp shall have water samples from the well tested for nitrate using a laboratory certified under ch. NR 149. The laboratory report shall be available to the department upon request. DCF 252.43(4)(b)2.b.b. If water test results indicate nitrate levels are above 10 mg/L, an alternative source of water shall be used for drinking and preparing food until nitrate levels are below 10 mg/L. DCF 252.43 NoteNote: A list of laboratories certified to test for nitrate can be found on DNR’s website: www.dnr.wi.gov. DCF 252.43 NoteNote: Alternative sources of drinking water include bottled water, water that has been treated with a device certified by the department of safety and professional services to remove nitrate, and water from a public water system that meets drinking water standards.
DCF 252.43(4)(b)3.a.a. The camp shall have the well tested for lead every five years using a laboratory certified by the department of natural resources under ch. NR 149. The laboratory report shall be available to the department upon request. DCF 252.43(4)(b)3.b.b. If water test results indicate lead levels are above 15 micrograms per liter (mg/L), an alternative source of water shall be used for drinking and preparing food until action is taken to reduce lead levels below 15 mg/L as confirmed by an additional water test. DCF 252.43 NoteNote: A list of laboratories certified to test for lead can be found on DNR’s website: www.dnr.wi.gov. DCF 252.43 NoteNote: Alternative sources of drinking water include, but are not limited to, bottled water, and water from a source known to be low in lead, such as a public water system that meets drinking water standards.
DCF 252.43(4)(c)1.1. When running water is not available, a camp shall use a covered drinking water container that is all of the following: DCF 252.43(4)(c)1.b.b. Constructed of a food grade material that does not permit the water to become contaminated by dirt, insects, or animals. DCF 252.43(5)(a)(a) Handwashing and toileting facilities shall be provided and accessible to children.