§ 46-14-2.2. Contamination of local water supply — Notice to city or town.
If the state department of health discovers that a water supply to a municipality has become contaminated, which contamination may pose a potential danger to the public, the director of health shall, within forty-eight (48) hours of the discovery of the contamination, notify the city or town council of every city and town whose water supply is affected by the contamination.
History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 66, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 296, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 340, § 47.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-14 - Contamination of Drinking Water
Section 46-14-1. - Contamination of drinking water sources prohibited.
Section 46-14-2. - Order to remove polluting matter from premises.
Section 46-14-2.1. - Contamination of private well — Notice to municipal water supply agency.
Section 46-14-2.2. - Contamination of local water supply — Notice to city or town.
Section 46-14-3. - Service of notice.
Section 46-14-4. - Prosecutions of violations — Liability for costs.
Section 46-14-5. - Judicial aid in enforcement.