(a) Whenever a public water system is not in compliance with the current primary drinking water regulations, the supplier shall inform the division of such noncompliance as soon as practicable, but not later than twenty-four (24) hours after learning of the noncompliance.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-221-708

  • Department: means the department of environment and conservation. See Tennessee Code 68-221-703
  • Division: means the division of water supply of the department. See Tennessee Code 68-221-703
  • Drinking water regulations: means regulations promulgated pursuant to this part. See Tennessee Code 68-221-703
  • Public water system: means a system for the provision of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances, if such serves fifteen (15) or more connections or which regularly serves twenty-five (25) or more individuals daily at least sixty (60) days out of the year. See Tennessee Code 68-221-703
(b) The supplier shall also give such public notification as may be prescribed by regulations.
(c) Any public water system or waterworks system, as defined in this title, which determines to initiate or permanently cease fluoridation of its water supply, shall notify the department of environment and conservation and the department of health of its intention thirty (30) days prior to any vote. The water system shall additionally give public notice to its customers in a general mailing at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which said vote shall take place.