§ 135 — Services to public water systems

Delaware § 135

• Jurisdiction: Delaware
• Title: 16
• Part: Local Boards of Health; Health Programs
• Ch. 1: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
• Subch.: Powers and Duties Generally; Regulations and Orders

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(a) The Department will provide services to public water as follows:

(1) Analyze drinking water for chemical and microbiological content.

(2) Inspect public water systems.

(3) Review plans for new systems and major improvements to existing systems.

(4) Provide technical assistance to public water system as needed.

(5) Provide a program to approve the qualifications and competency of laboratories conducting chemical and microbiological testing of potable water.

(6) Provide a program to approve the qualifications and competence of potable water distribution and treatment plant operators in charge of operating public water systems.

(b) The Department of Health and Social Services shall initiate the following fees for the above services. The fees imposed under this section reasonably and approximately reflect the costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Department:

(1) COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIES

(2) NON-COMMUNITY SUPPLIES $25

(3) NON-TRANSIENT NON-COMMUNITY SUPPLIES $50

Legislative History

67 Del. Laws, c. 269, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 149, § 50 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 544, § 31