Terms Used In Michigan Laws 325.1003

  • Department: means the department of environmental quality or its authorized agent or representative. See Michigan Laws 325.1002
  • Director: means the director of the department of environmental quality or his or her authorized agent or representative. See Michigan Laws 325.1002
  • supplier: means a person who owns or operates a public water supply, and includes a water hauler. See Michigan Laws 325.1002
  • system: means a system of pipes and structures through which water is obtained and distributed, including but not limited to wells and well structures, intakes and cribs, pumping stations, treatment plants, storage tanks, pipelines and appurtenances, or a combination thereof, actually used or intended for use for the purpose of furnishing water for drinking or household purposes. See Michigan Laws 325.1002
   Subject to limitations contained in this act, the department shall have power and control over public water supplies and suppliers of water. The director may enter upon the waterworks system of a supplier of water at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting the system and carrying out this act and rules promulgated under this act.