# 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 265.160: 25 TAC § 265.160. Surface Skimming and Perimeter Overflow (Gutter) Systems

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## Section

- **Citation:** 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 265.160
- **Heading:** 25 TAC § 265.160. Surface Skimming and Perimeter Overflow (Gutter) Systems
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 25 HEALTH SERVICES / Part 1 DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES / Chapter 265 GENERAL SANITATION / 25 TAC § 265.160

## Text

(a) Licensed engineer. A surface skimming system or
 perimeter overflow (gutter) system constructed on or after the effective
 date of this subchapter shall be planned and designed by a licensed
 engineer.
(b) Surface skimming design. A surface skimming system
 or perimeter overflow system shall be planned and designed as required
 in §265.159 of this subchapter (relating to Suction Outlets,
 Gravity Flow Systems, and Return Inlets) and shall be capable of providing
 100% of the design system flow, unless the department has approved
 an alternate method of disinfectant.
(c) Safe design of surface skimming and perimeter overflow
 systems. A surface skimmer or perimeter overflow system shall be designed
 and installed to prevent body and limb entrapment.
(d) Effective skimming action maintained. Surface skimmers
 shall be located to maintain effective skimming action throughout
 the lagoon.
(e) Hydraulic capacity of perimeter overflow system.
 The hydraulic capacity of a perimeter overflow (gutter) surface skimming
 system shall be capable of handling 100% of the circulation flow,
 unless the department has approved an alternate method of disinfectant.

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