water quality; testing; on-site
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona’s water quality laws to clarify testing requirements for community water systems, particularly regarding on-site testing. It updates definitions of terms like ‘community water system’ and ‘public water system,’ and modifies sections related to aquifer protection permits and the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) program. Specifically, it allows for on-site bacterial testing by certain community water systems and clarifies rules for managing potential pollutant migration from facilities.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘community water system’ and ‘public water system’ based on service connections and population.
- Allows certain community water systems to conduct on-site bacterial testing using approved EPA equipment.
- Updates regulations for aquifer protection permits, including provisions for facility determinations and fee collection.
- Modifies the AZPDES permit program to align with federal requirements and establish a process for issuing permits.
- Clarifies rules regarding the use of lead pipes and plumbing fixtures in public water systems.
- Establishes a process for exemptions from certain plan review requirements for small public water systems.
- Updates the requirements for public water systems to identify and notify customers about potential lead contamination.
- Specifies that the director shall prescribe the procedures for aquifer protection permit applications and fee collection.
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