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§ 68-221-717. Disbursement of Civil Penalties and Damages

All civil penalties collected pursuant to this part shall be earmarked for the use of the water quality control division in the discharge of its duties. Damages recovered from any person for violation of any provision of this part shall be earmarked for the division, or, in the event that another state agency has primary […]

§ 68-221-718. Construction of Part

The penalties, damages and injunctions provided for in this part are intended to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, abate and control violations of this part. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to abridge or alter rights of action or remedies in equity or under common law, criminal or civil, nor shall any provision […]

§ 68-221-719. Continuation of Rules and Regulations

The rules and regulations for public water systems previously promulgated under this chapter, pursuant to part 1 of this chapter, shall remain in effect as the rules and regulations under this part. Any of the rules or regulations which may conflict with a statutory provision of this part are rendered void, but shall not affect […]

§ 68-221-720. Lead Free Requirements — Notice — Exceptions

All pipes, pipe or plumbing fittings or fixtures, solder, or flux that is used in the installation or repair of any public water system shall be lead free; provided, that this subsection (a) shall not apply to lead joints necessary for the repair of cast iron pipes. All pipes, pipe or plumbing fittings or fixtures, […]

§ 68-221-801. Short Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Wastewater Treatment Works Construction Grant Act of 1984.”

§ 68-221-802. Purposes

Recognizing that the state has a very strong interest in both the growth of the economy and the protection of the waters of the state, it is the purpose of this part to financially assist local government to construct wastewater treatment works. It is further intended that the grants provided for in this part shall […]

§ 68-221-803. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Alternative technology” means proven wastewater treatment processes and techniques which provide for the reclaiming and reuse of water, productively recycle wastewater constituents or otherwise eliminate the discharge of pollutants, or recover energy. Specifically, “alternative technology” includes land application of effluent and sludge, aquifer recharge, aquaculture, […]

§ 68-221-708. Notification to Public and Regulatory Agencies

Whenever a public water system is not in compliance with the current primary drinking water regulations, the supplier shall inform the division of such noncompliance as soon as practicable, but not later than twenty-four (24) hours after learning of the noncompliance. The supplier shall also give such public notification as may be prescribed by regulations. […]

§ 68-221-709. Fluoride Levels

If the quarterly analysis of a water sample from a public water system by a certified laboratory confirms that the level of fluoride in the sample exceeds one and one-half milligrams per liter (1.5 mg/L), the public water system from which the sample was taken must: Obtain laboratory analysis of water samples monthly for fluoride […]

§ 68-221-710. Emergency Plan for Provision of Water

The commissioner shall develop a plan for the provision of safe drinking water under emergency circumstances. When, in the judgment of the commissioner, emergency circumstances exist in the state with respect to a need for safe drinking water, the commissioner may take such actions as the commissioner may deem necessary in order to provide such […]