§ 46-13-5. Disinfection and water analyses.
All newly constructed public water supply systems, or additions to existing systems, shall be flushed and adequately disinfected, and the water analyzed in accordance with the requirements of the director before being placed in service.
History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3799, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 46-13-5; P.L. 1977, ch. 158, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 14, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-13 - Public Drinking Water Supply
Section 46-13-1. - Purpose of chapter.
Section 46-13-2. - Definitions.
Section 46-13-2.1. - Approval required.
Section 46-13-2.2. - Denial, suspension, or revocation of approval.
Section 46-13-3. - Determination of safety of water supply.
Section 46-13-4. - Approval of new water sources and treatment works required.
Section 46-13-5. - Disinfection and water analyses.
Section 46-13-6. - Connections between distribution systems.
Section 46-13-7. - Tanks connected to unsafe supplies.
Section 46-13-8. - Avoidance of contamination in tanks.
Section 46-13-9. - Assurance of safety in public supply.
Section 46-13-9.1. - Test results — Reports to the director.
Section 46-13-10. - Correction of unsafe conditions.
Section 46-13-11. - Reports as to public supplies.
Section 46-13-12. - Hearing on unsafe conditions — Order to correct deficiencies.
Section 46-13-12.1, 46-13-12.2. - Repealed.
Section 46-13-13. - Complaints.
Section 46-13-14. - Delegation of functions.
Section 46-13-15. - Public nuisances.
Section 46-13-16. - Penalties and remedies.
Section 46-13-17. - Civil liability unimpaired.
Section 46-13-18. - Adoption of regulations.
Section 46-13-19. - Variances and exemptions.
Section 46-13-20. - Exclusion.