The board, upon receipt of information that a contaminant which is present in or is likely to enter a public water system may present an imminent and substantial danger to the public health, may take the following or other appropriate administrative actions:
(1) Issue such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such system, including travelers; and
(2) Commence a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent injunction as provided in Sections 22-23-52 and 22-23-53.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.
Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.
Chapter 23 - Waterworks and Water Supplies Generally.
Article 2 - Safe Drinking Water Act.
Section 22-23-30 - Short Title.
Section 22-23-31 - Definitions.
Section 22-23-32 - Regulatory Authority of Board Over Water Supplies.
Section 22-23-33 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
Section 22-23-34 - State Secondary Drinking Water Regulations.
Section 22-23-35 - Variances and Exemptions From Regulations.
Section 22-23-36 - Action by Board Regarding Imminent and Substantial Hazards.
Section 22-23-38 - Samples of Water Supplied to the Public - Required.
Section 22-23-39 - Samples of Water Supplied to the Public - Analysis; Fee.
Section 22-23-41 - Permit to Construct or Modify Water System - Application.
Section 22-23-42 - Permit to Construct or Modify Water System - Investigation of Water System.
Section 22-23-45 - Right of Entry of Board for Investigations and Inspections.
Section 22-23-46 - Reports of Condition of Water Supply, Plant, etc., by Applicants, or Suppliers.
Section 22-23-47 - Polluting Public Water Supply.
Section 22-23-48 - Prohibited Acts.
Section 22-23-49 - Powers and Duties of Board in Administration of Article.