130A-318. Disinfection of public water systems.
(a) The Department is authorized to require disinfection of:
(1) Public water systems introduced on or after January 1, 1972; and
(2) All public water systems, regardless of the date introduced, whenever:
a. The maximum microbiological contaminant level is exceeded; or
b. Conditions exist which make continued use of the water potentially hazardous to public health.
(b) Public water systems shall employ disinfection methods and procedures approved by the Department. (1979, c. 788, s. 1; 1983, c. 891, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 10 - North Carolina Drinking Water Act.
§ 130A-314 - Scope of the Article.
§ 130A-315 - Drinking water rules; exceptions; limitation on implied warranties.
§ 130A-316 - Department to examine waters.
§ 130A-317 - Department to provide advice; submission and approval of public water system plans.
§ 130A-318 - Disinfection of public water systems.
§ 130A-319 - Condemnation of lands for public water systems.
§ 130A-320 - Sanitation of watersheds; rules; inspections; local source protection planning.
§ 130A-321 - Variances and exemptions; considerations; duration; condition; notice and hearing.
§ 130A-322 - Imminent hazard; power of the Secretary.
§ 130A-323 - Emergency plan for drinking water; emergency circumstances defined.
§ 130A-324 - Notice of noncompliance; failure to perform monitoring; variances and exemptions.
§ 130A-326 - Powers of the Secretary.
§ 130A-328 - Public water system operating permit and permit fee.