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Code · Minnesota · Chapter 144

144.382 DEFINITIONS.

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144.382 DEFINITIONS.
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Subdivision 1. Scope.
For the purposes of sections 144.381 to 144.387 , the following terms have the meanings given.
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Subd. 2. Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the state commissioner of health.
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Subd. 2a. Connector.
"Connector" means gooseneck, pigtail, and other service line connectors. A connector is typically a short section of piping not exceeding two feet that can be bent and used for connections between rigid service piping.
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Subd. 3. Federal regulations.
"Federal regulations" means rules promulgated by the federal environmental protection agency, or its successor agencies.
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Subd. 3a. Galvanized requiring replacement.
"Galvanized requiring replacement" means a galvanized service line that is or was at any time connected to a lead service line or lead status unknown service line, or is currently or was previously affixed to a lead connector. The majority of galvanized service lines fall under this category.
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Subd. 3b. Galvanized service line.
"Galvanized service line" means a service line made of iron or piping that has been dipped in zinc to prevent corrosion and rusting.
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Subd. 3c. Lead connector.
"Lead connector" means a connector made of lead.
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Subd. 3d. Lead service line.
"Lead service line" means a portion of pipe that is made of lead, which connects the water main to the building inlet. A lead service line may be owned by the water system, by the property owner, or both.
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Subd. 3e. Lead status unknown service line or unknown service line.
"Lead status unknown service line" or "unknown service line" means a service line that has not been demonstrated to meet or does not meet the definition of lead free in section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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Subd. 3f. Nonlead service line.
"Nonlead service line" means a service line determined through an evidence-based record, method, or technique not to be a lead service line or galvanized service line requiring replacement. Most nonlead service lines are made of copper or plastic.
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Subd. 4. Public water supply.
"Public water supply" has the meaning given to "public water system" in the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, United States Code, title 42, section 300f, clause (4).
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Subd. 4a. Service line.
"Service line" means a portion of pipe that connects the water main to the building inlet. A service line may be owned by the water system, by the property owner, or both. A service line may be made of many materials, such as lead, copper, galvanized steel, or plastic.
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Subd. 5. Supplier.
"Supplier" means a person who owns, manages or operates a public water supply.
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