2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook Revision 3-7-12 - Alaska ...
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<strong>20<strong>12</strong></strong> <strong>Ocean</strong> <strong>Ranger</strong> <strong>Guidebook</strong> 3-7-<strong>12</strong><br />
Subsection 1: Potable Water<br />
Figure 3- Example potable water source<br />
Job Aid Item: 6.1.a<br />
Text: Checked production / handling of potable water; 21 CFR <strong>12</strong>50.80<br />
Background: Potable water is one of the most basic human needs, and properly treated and clean water<br />
is necessary to avoid disease. Improperly handled water<br />
What to check for: Check that potable water tanks are dedicated for potable water and tanks and pipes<br />
are clearly marked. Check for potential sources of contamination of these tanks such as sanitary drains<br />
through the tanks (unless a pipe within a pipe). Check that water is disinfected in some way. Check that<br />
ice used in drinks or food preparation is only from potable water.<br />
Citations: 21 CFR <strong>12</strong>40.80 General requirements for water for drinking and culinary purposes.<br />
Only potable water shall be provided for drinking and culinary purposes by any operator of a conveyance engaged<br />
in interstate traffic, except as provided in § <strong>12</strong>50.84(b) of this chapter. Such water shall either have been obtained<br />
from watering points approved by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, or, if treated aboard a conveyance, shall<br />
have been subjected to treatment approved by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.<br />
21 CFR <strong>12</strong>50.80 Applicability.<br />
The sanitation facilities and the sanitary conditions on vessels engaged in interstate traffic shall comply with the<br />
requirements prescribed in this subpart, provided that no major structural change will be required on existing<br />
vessels.<br />
Sec. <strong>12</strong>50.81 Inspection.<br />
The Commissioner of Food and Drugs may inspect such vessels to determine compliance with the requirements<br />
of this subpart. [40 FR 5624, Feb. 6, 1975, as amended at 48 FR 11432, Mar. 18, 1983]<br />
Sec. <strong>12</strong>50.82 Potable water systems.<br />
The following conditions must be met by vessel water systems used for the storage and distribution of water<br />
which has met the requirements of Sec. <strong>12</strong>40.80 of this chapter.<br />
(a) The potable water system, including filling hose and lines, pumps, tanks, and distributing pipes, shall be<br />
separate and distinct from other water systems and shall be used for no other purposes.<br />
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