(1) A program shall have and follow written policies and procedures on expedition water requirements. At a minimum they must consist of the following:

(a) Youth must have access to potable water while hiking.

(b) The program shall provide each youth with six quarts of potable water a day, unless a youth's weight exceeds 150 pounds, then one additional quart of potable water must be provided for every 25 pounds of body weight over 150 pounds.

(c) Youth must have access to one additional quart of water for every five miles hiked.

(d) Staff shall encourage each youth to consume at least three quarts of potable water per day.

(e) In temperatures above 80° F, adequate water must be available for coating each youth's body for the purpose of cooling when needed.

(f) Water must be available at each expedition camp site. Water cache location information must be verified by field staff before the group leaves expedition camp each day.

(g) Expedition groups may not depend on aerial drops for water supply. Aerial water drops must be used for emergency situations only.

(h) Water taken by staff or youth from a natural source and used for drinking or cooking must be treated to eliminate health hazards.

(i) Each group must have a supply of electrolyte replacement, the quantities to be determined by group size and environment conditions.