All public water systems must possess a current Water Supply Permit authorizing the furnishing of water for potable use prior to beginning operation, unless specifically exempted by 335-7-1-.02. All general and special conditions that are part of such permit must be met. All non-permitted systems or facilities meeting the definition of a public water system are prohibited from providing water for human consumption.

1. (a) Facility permits for community systems are issued for a period of six years.
2. (b) Facility permits for non-community and NTNC systems are issued for a period of ten years.

Author: Joe Alan Power, Edgar K. Hughes

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-23-33, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.

History: May 23, 1977. Repealed and Readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990; effective December 5, 1990. Amended: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005.