§465-C. Standards of classification of ground water
The department shall have 2 standards for the classification of ground water. [PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. A, §40 (AFF); PL 1989, c. 890, Pt. B, §67 (AMD).]
1. Class GW-A. Class GW-A shall be the highest classification and shall be of such quality that it can be used for public water supplies. These waters shall be free of radioactive matter or any matter that imparts color, turbidity, taste or odor which would impair usage of these waters, other than that occurring from natural phenomena.
[PL 1985, c. 698, §15 (NEW).]
2. Class GW-B. Class GW-B, the 2nd highest classification, shall be suitable for all usages other than public water supplies.
[PL 1985, c. 698, §15 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 698, §15 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 890, §§A40,B67 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION
Chapter 3: PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATERS
Subchapter 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BOARD
Article 4-A: WATER CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM
38 §464. Classification of Maine waters
38 §465. Standards for classification of fresh surface waters
38 §465-A. Standards for classification of lakes and ponds
38 §465-B. Standards for classification of estuarine and marine waters
38 §465-C. Standards of classification of ground water
38 §466-A. Sustenance fishing designated use
38 §467. Classification of major river basins
38 §468. Classifications of minor drainages