In general, the design and construction of any public water system must be in accord with modern engineering practices for these installations. The board shall establish regulations, procedures, or standards as may be necessary to protect the health of the public and to ensure proper operation and function of public water systems. These regulations may prescribe minimum design criteria, the requirements for the issuance of construction and operation permits, operation and maintenance standards, and bacteriological, chemical, radiological, and physical standards for public water systems, and other appropriate regulations.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-1203; 1968 (55) 2436; 1976 Act No. 658; 1982 Act No. 459, Section 10; 2000 Act No. 322, Section 1.