3701-28-19 Orders to improve water systems.

If the department determines that any private water system, any part thereof, or any appurtenance thereto, is being maintained in such a fashion, has deteriorated to such an extent, has been abandoned, that a safety hazard exists or contaminants might enter ground water or the potable water supply so as to constitute a public health hazard, the department shall order such work to be performed on the private water system as is deemed necessary to prevent contamination of the ground water or the supply to protect public health or safety.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/23/2004 and 11/15/2009

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3701.344

Rule Amplifies: 3701.344

Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/1981, 1/1/2000