The director, upon receipt of information that a contaminant is present in or is likely to enter a public water system and that such contaminant may present imminent and substantial danger to the public health, may take such authorized action as he may deem necessary in order to protect the public health. The actions which the director may take include, but shall not be limited to, issuing such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such system, including travelers; commencing actions under Code Section 12-5-187; and commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including, but not limited to, an action to obtain a restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction.
History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 351, § 11.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Article 3 - Wells and Drinking Water
§ 12-5-174. Powers and Duties of Board of Natural Resources as to Public Water Systems
§ 12-5-176. Powers and Duties of Director as to Public Water Systems Generally
§ 12-5-178. Variances and Exemptions
§ 12-5-179. Permits for Operation of Public Water Systems; Performance Bonds
§ 12-5-180. Duty of Permit Applicants and Holders to Supply Information as Required by Director
§ 12-5-180.2. Fire Sprinkler Protection Systems; Limitation on Fee for Water Service
§ 12-5-181. Inspections and Investigations by Division
§ 12-5-183. Plan for Emergency Provision of Water
§ 12-5-184. Notice of Violations, Variances, and Exemptions Involving Public Water Systems
§ 12-5-186. Hearings; Judicial Review
§ 12-5-187. Emergency Orders; Hearing; Review
§ 12-5-189. Judgment in Accordance With Director’s Order
§ 12-5-190. Legal Assistance by Attorney General
§ 12-5-192. Civil Penalties; Procedures for Imposing Penalty; Hearing; Review