Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-12-.01
This chapter implements the Alabama Wellhead Protection Program, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act and as authorized pursuant to the Alabama Underground Storage Tank and Wellhead Protection Act of 1988, to assist public water systems in protecting areas surrounding public water supply wells within their jurisdictions against contaminants that may have adverse effects on human health. Development of a Local Wellhead Protection Plan for approval by the Department is voluntary. This chapter sets forth the requirements of a voluntary Local Wellhead Protection Plan that public water systems may establish to qualify for certain waivers under Division 7.
Author: Enid Bittner
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-36-7, 22-36-10, 22-22A-5. See also, Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300 -h.
History: Adopted: September 19, 1995(ER) New Rule: Filed November 28, 1995; effective January 2, 1996. Amended: Filed December 21, 1998; effective January 25, 1999.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-12-.01