A public water system shall be designed, installed, maintained, and operated in such a manner as to prevent contamination from being introduced through any water service connection in the system.

1. (a) The installation or continued use of a water service connection to any premises where cross connections may exist is prohibited unless such cross connections are properly controlled.
2. (b) Any connection with a facility or system whereby unapproved water may enter the public water system must be approved by the Department.

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History: May 23, 1977; Repealed and readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990.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.