Terms Used In Michigan Laws 325.1020

  • Department: means the department of environmental quality or its authorized agent or representative. See Michigan Laws 325.1002
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • State drinking water standards: means quality standards setting limits for contaminant levels or establishing treatment techniques to meet standards necessary to protect the public health. See Michigan Laws 325.1002
   The department may authorize variances or exemptions from the state drinking water standards in accordance with Public Law 93-523 (1974) and the federal rules and regulations.