1. (1) The division shall:

   1. (a) maintain and make public an improvement priority system (IPS) program that includes:

      1. (i) a table specifying the number of points associated with each instance of noncompliance with a drinking water rule requirement and noncompliance with a directive or order issued by the director, and
      2. (ii) the point thresholds for assigning an Approved or Not Approved rating to each type of public water system; and
   2. (b) obtain approval from the Drinking Water Board for substantive revisions to the IPS program.
2. (2) The division incorporates by reference the IPS program dated August 27, 2019.
3. (3) Implementation of the IPS program approved by Drinking Water Board starts on January 1, 2020.

4. (4) The director may assess points to a public water system and take enforcement action in accordance with the implementation policy and the table of points based on:

   1. (a) noncompliance with Title R309 of the Utah Administrative Code;
   2. (b) noncompliance with a directive or order issued by the director; or
   3. (c) operational practices or performance that may result in a threat to public health.

KEY: drinking water, environmental protection, water system rating, penalties

Date of Last Change: November 8, 2019

Notice of Continuation: February 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-4-104