C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 231 - RULES RELATING TO DRINKING WATER

SUMMARY STATEMENT

These rules contain the safe drinking water requirements for public water systems in the State of Maine. These requirements pertain to public water system operation, the quality of water produced by such systems, and enforcement remedies when violations of these regulations are committed.These rules also establish regulations for the quality of water supplying bottled water facilities and water vending machines.

BASIS STATEMENT

These rules are established to protect public health from unsafe public water systems and to require that public water systems notify the population served, if problems do exist.

AUTHORITY

22 M.R.S., Chapter 601, Subchapter I, §§ 2605 and Subchapter II, §§ 2611-2613, 2615 and Subchapter III § 2628.

EFFECTIVE DATE

These regulationswere last amendedMay 9, 2016.

Non-Discrimination Notice

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the civil Rights Restoration Act of 1991 ( 42 U.S.C. 1981, 2000e et seq.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 197 3, as amended ( 29 U.S.C. 794 ), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Maine Department of Human Services does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, disability or age in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.