The purpose of these standards is to assure the safety of public water supplies with respect to microbiological, chemical and radiological quality and to further efficient processing through control tests, laboratory checks, operating records and reports of public water supply systems. These standards are written to comply with the requirements of the Federal "Safe Drinking Water Act," 42 U.S.C. §300f et. seq., and the "Primary Drinking Water Regulations" which have been promulgated by the EPA.

Source Note:The provisions of this §290.101 adopted to be effective September 13, 2000, 25 TexReg 8880.