Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§300j–19c Study on Intractable Water Systems
Title 42 › CHAPTER 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER XII — SAFETY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Part E — General Provisions › § 300j–19c
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Title 42, §300j–19c
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(a)In this section, the term “intractable water system” means a community water system or a noncommunity water system—
(1)that serves fewer than 1,000 individuals;
(2)the owner or operator of which—
(A)is unable or unwilling to provide safe and adequate service to those individuals;
(B)has abandoned or effectively abandoned the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable;
(C)has defaulted on a financial obligation relating to the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable; or
(D)fails to maintain the facilities of the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable, in a manner so as to prevent a potential public health hazard; and
(3)that is, as of October 23, 2018—
(A)in significant noncompliance with this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter; or
(B)listed as having a history of significant noncompliance with this subchapter pursuant to section 300g–9(b)(1) of this title.
(b)(1)Not later than 2 years after October 23, 2018, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall complete a study that—
(A)identifies intractable water systems; and
(B)describes barriers to delivery of potable water to individuals served by an intractable water system.
(2)Not later than 2 years after October 23, 2018, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing findings and recommendations based on the study under this subsection.
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42 U.S.C. § 300j–19c
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
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Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102