WAC 16-170-155   What requirements apply to the water used in my slaughter site?  (1) Any water you use in the slaughter, preparation or sale of your chickens must be of a safe and sanitary quality, which means the water supply is potable from an approved source and is monitored according to applicable laws and rules.

     (2) Processors that operate from single-family residences on private water supplies need only meet bacteriological testing requirements. Optionally, potable water may be hauled onto the site for use by the processor as long as the transport vehicle and water are of safe and sanitary quality.

     (3) Copies of your water test reports must be on file at your farm and available for review by WSDA during routine slaughter site inspections.

     (4) Any ice you manufacture on your farm for use in your slaughter process must be manufactured from potable water.

     (5) All ice that you do not manufacture must be from an approved source.

     (6) All ice that you use at your chicken slaughter site must be properly handled and stored to protect against contamination.



[Statutory Authority: 2003 c 397 and chapters 69.07 and 34.05 RCW. 04-08-062, § 16-170-155, filed 4/5/04, effective 5/6/04.]