§ 9-4A-01

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§9–4A–01.

(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)“Maximum contaminant level” means a standard that is:

(1)Set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Department for drinking water quality; and

(2)The legal threshold limit on the amount of a substance that is allowed in a public water system under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

(c)“Private well” means a private or domestic water supply well that is a source of potable water.

(1)“Water quality testing” means water quality sampling, testing, and analysis:

(i)Conducted by a State–approved water sampler and a State–approved laboratory for a private well; and

(ii)Of which the minimum sampling criteria include bacteria, nitrate, and turbidity.

(2)“Water quality testing” includes water quality sampling of any contaminant of concern, as determined by the Department.