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 so as to comply with the requirements of Public Law 93-523, the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the Primary Drinking Water Regulations which have been promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency under the authority granted by Public Law 93-523.

Source Note:The provisions of this §290.101 adopted to be effective April 15, 1994, 19 TexReg 2282.