This webinar was created to assist Primacy Agencies in the implementation of the Revised Total Coliform Rule. It provides an overview of the requirements in the rule and implementation guidance for Primacy Agencies. chlorine in the sample. It is important to mark whether the chlorine reading is for Free Chlorine or Total Chlorine (aka Combined Chlorine). This information is REQUIRED to be recorded with total coliform samples for determining the Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) under the Disinfection By Products (DBP) Rule. Sampling & Regulatory Forms. NOTE: Electronic reporting is required for most parameters including IOCs, VOCs, Radiologicals, and Total Coliform.Paper submission is required only for those forms listed on this page and can be submitted by the deadline via email to watersupply@dep.nj.gov with the name of the form in the subject line. Guidance for Creating a Bacteriological Sample Site Plan Under the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) entered into force in Utah on April 1, 2016. One of the requirements for all public water systems is to revise the sample site plan; required under the Total Coliform Rule (TCR). The proposed DRR rulemaking was originally included in the Proposed Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR). However, on April 21, 2015, the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) approved the proposed RTCR with modifications. The modifications included splitting out the non-RTCR provisions for additional stakeholder input. NJ Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) Guidance for NJ Well Drillers/Pump Installers Since chlorine masks the presence of bacteria, confirm there is no chlorine residual before collecting any raw water samples (including noncompliance, special purpose samples) to test for the presence of The Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) replaced the Total Coliform Rule on April 1, 2016. It requires systems vulnerable to contamination to find and fix problems and pathways that coul