Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§9618 High priority for drinking water supplies
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 103— - COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION › § 9618
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Under sections 9604 and 9606, the President must prioritize sites where hazardous releases closed wells or contaminated drinking water.
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Title 42, §9618
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For purposes of taking action under section 9604 or 9606 of this title and listing facilities on the National Priorities List, the President shall give a high priority to facilities where the release of hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants has resulted in the closing of drinking water wells or has contaminated a principal drinking water supply.
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42 U.S.C. § 9618
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73