Study on intractable water systems

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(a) Definition of intractable water system
In this section, the term "intractable water system" means a community water system or a noncommunity water system—
(1) that serves fewer than 1,000 individuals;
(2) the owner or operator of which—
(A) is unable or unwilling to provide safe and adequate service to those individuals;
(B) has abandoned or effectively abandoned the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable;
(C) has defaulted on a financial obligation relating to the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable; or
(D) fails to maintain the facilities of the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable, in a manner so as to prevent a potential public health hazard; and
(3) that is, as of October 23, 2018—
(A) in significant noncompliance with this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter; or
(B) listed as having a history of significant noncompliance with this subchapter pursuant to section 300g–9(b)(1) of this title.
(b) Study required
(1) In general
Not later than 2 years after October 23, 2018, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall complete a study that—
(A) identifies intractable water systems; and
(B) describes barriers to delivery of potable water to individuals served by an intractable water system.
(2) Report to Congress
Not later than 2 years after October 23, 2018, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing findings and recommendations based on the study under this subsection.

History

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIV, §1459C, as added Pub. L. 115–270, title II, §2003, Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3841.)