65-163a. Same; cessation of water delivery, when; order by secretary, judicial review.

222 words·~1 min read·/ks/chapter-65/65-163a

A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.

(a)Any supplier of water may refuse to deliver water through pipes and mains to any premises where a condition exists which might lead to the contamination of the public water supply system and may continue to refuse the delivery of water to the premises until the condition is remedied.

(b)The secretary may order a supplier of water:

(1)To cease the delivery of water through pipes and mains to a premise or premises where a condition exists which might lead to the contamination of the public water supply system; or

(2)to cease an activity which would result in a violation of the state primary drinking water standards; or

(3)to cease an activity which results in a continuing violation of the state primary drinking water standards; or

(4)to comply with any combination of these orders. The supplier of water shall immediately comply with an order issued by the secretary under this section.

(c)Orders of the secretary under this section, and hearings thereon, shall be subject to the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act. Any action of the secretary pursuant to this section is subject to review in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act. The court on review shall hear the appeal without delay.