1. (a) A public water supply system shall stop operations on receipt of a written notification of the executive director or an order of the commission issued under this section.

2. (b) The executive director or the commission may order a public water supply system to stop operations if:

   1. (1) The system was constructed without approved plans and specifications and a business plan as required under §290.39 of this title (relating to General Provisions); or
   2. (2) The executive director determines that the system presents an imminent health hazard.
3. (c) A notification or order issued under this section may be delivered by facsimile, by personal service, or by mail.
4. (d) A water supply system subject to notification or an order under this section, on written request, is entitled to an opportunity to be heard by the commissioners at a commission meeting.
5. (e) The public water supply system may not resume operations until the commission, the executive director, or a court authorizes the resumption.
6. (f) No person or entity may construct or operate a public drinking water system in violation of these sections or the drinking water standards.
7. (g) No person or entity may distribute drinking water to the public in violation of these sections or the drinking water standards.

Source Note:The provisions of this §290.40 adopted to be effective October 1, 1992, 17 TexReg 6455; amended to be effective February 4, 1999, 24 TexReg 731.