(a) In this section, “dangerous contaminant” means a contaminant that, if present in a public water system, would present an imminent and substantial danger to the health of individuals.
(b) (1) On receipt of information that a dangerous contaminant is present in or likely to enter a public water system, the Secretary may take any action necessary to protect the health of the individuals whose health is or would be endangered by the dangerous contaminant.
(2) The actions that the Secretary may take under this section include:
(i) Issuing any order necessary to protect the health of individuals who are or may be users of the public water system; and
(ii) Suing for injunctive or other appropriate relief.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Part I - Drinking Water -- Regulation
Section 9-402 - Purpose of Subtitle
Section 9-403 - Effect on Other Powers
Section 9-404 - Miscellaneous Powers of Secretary
Section 9-405 - Action by Secretary to Prevent Public Water System Contamination
Section 9-406 - Safe Drinking Water Emergencies
Section 9-407 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- in General
Section 9-408 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- Application
Section 9-409 - State Primary Drinking Water Regulations -- Variances and Exemptions
Section 9-410 - Notice to Be Given by Suppliers of Water
Section 9-411 - Injunctive Actions
Section 9-412 - Prohibited Acts
Section 9-412.1 - Tampering With Public Water System
Section 9-414 - Issuance of Orders or Notice for Violations