Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-3-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-7-3-.08 - Public Notification

(1) If a community or NTNC water system exceeds the MCL of a secondary standard, as confirmed by at least one check sample, or fails to comply with prescribed monitoring, the Department may require the supplier of water to give notice to persons served by the system in a newspaper of general circulation in the area.

(2) Notices given pursuant to this rule shall be written in a manner reasonably designed to fully inform the users of the system. The notice shall be conspicuous and shall not use unduly technical language, unduly small print or other methods which would frustrate the purpose of the notice. The notice shall disclose all material facts and, when appropriate, a clear statement that a secondary drinking water standard has been violated and any preventive measures that should be taken by the public. Notices may include a balanced explanation of the significance or seriousness of the subject of the notice, a fair explanation of steps taken by the system to correct any problem and the results of any additional sampling.

(3) Proof of completion of any notice required by this rule shall be received by the Department within ten days of the completion of the notice. Such proof of notification shall include a copy of the exact notice used with details as to manner and date of notification.

(4) Notice to the public required by this rule may be given by the Department on behalf of the supplier of water.

Author: Joe Alan Power.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-3-.08

May 23, 1977; Repealed and readopted: January 4, 1989, October 31, 1990. Effective: December 5, 1990.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § § 22-23-34, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.