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The tank must be 250 gallons’ capacity or higher and comply with all applicable State and Federal
laws and regulations. Use of convertible trucks, dump trucks or flat-bed trucks with detachable
tanks is allowed if the tanks are securely attached. Vehicles without a tank or detached tanks
cannot be licensed.

Since the Yucaipa Valley Water District could be subject to enforcement procedures and
violations pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 111120(f), the District staff will
require the Water Hauler’s License to be obtained as the first step in the procedure. Therefore,
the customer(s) need to pursue the required license to transport potable water and secure a
residential hydrant meter from the District.

The application process for the customer to obtain the permit will typically require the following
steps:
• Applicant must obtain a Water Hauler’s License application (CDPH 8605) from the
Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch (FDB).
• Applicant must conduct water quality testing from the hauling vehicle by a laboratory
certified by the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), or the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) as follows:
o Bacteriological analyses (total coliform) and E. coli; and
o Separate coliform tests are required for each water hauler. Copies of the results
need to be provided for review upon request from FDB.
• Once licensed the FDB will conduct periodic, unannounced inspections of the water hauler
to ensure that the Licensee is operating in compliance with all applicable state and federal
laws and regulations:
o Inspections include a review of required water testing, equipment maintenances,
sanitation, and record keeping; and
o Guidelines regarding equipment compliance are required pursuant to 21 CFR
129.40.
• The hauler shall keep a log of activities on board the vehicle:
o Dates of cleaning and sanitation procedures;
o Water sources used;
o Delivery points, including dates and volumes delivered;
o Copies of agreements, contracts, licenses; and
o Test results of bacterial (coliform and E. coli) testing.
• Water Hauler’s License in non-transferable.
• The Water Hauler’s License must be renewed and the license fee/renewal fee is due
annually with the State of California. See most current State requirements for fees.

This is a condensed version of the California Health and Safety Code requirements for the Water
Hauler’s License, and should be used for reference only. A complete detailed description of the
requirements should be obtained from the California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section
111120.

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