Sec. 26.171. INSPECTION OF PUBLIC WATER. A local government may inspect the public water in its area and determine whether or not:
(1) the quality of the water meets the state water quality standards adopted by the commission;
(2) persons discharging effluent into the public water located in the areas of which the local government has jurisdiction have obtained permits for discharge of the effluent; and
(3) persons who have permits are making discharges in compliance with the requirements of the permits.
Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.103, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle D - Water Quality Control
Chapter 26 - Water Quality Control
Subchapter E. Authority of Local Governments
Section 26.171. Inspection of Public Water
Section 26.172. Recommendations to Commission
Section 26.173. Power to Enter Property
Section 26.175. Cooperative Agreements
Section 26.176. Disposal System Rules
Section 26.177. Water Pollution Control Duties of Cities
Section 26.178. Financial Assistance Dependent on Water Quality Programs
Section 26.179. Designation of Water Quality Protection Zones in Certain Areas
Section 26.180. Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Control Programs of Certain Municipalities