Restructuring and Consolidation of Small Drinking Water Systems: A Compendium of State Authorities, Statutes, and Regulations

摘要

This document contains information on restructuring and consolidation authorities for public drinking water systems. It provides an individual summary for each state by listing available statutes, regulations, or policies that encourage or require consolidation or restructuring of drinking water systems. Information or requirements contained in documents incorporated by reference into state regulations (e.g., Ten State Standards, manuals of recommended standards for wastewater treatment plants, public water supply systems, and other water-based facilities written by the Great Lakes-Upper Mississippi River Board of State Sanitary Engineers), are not included. This document is intended as a starting point for public drinking water systems pursuing information on restructuring and consolidation. During its development, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strived to collect the most current information through coordination and consultation with states. EPA recognizes that information may change over time and recommends that drinking water systems contact their state directly to make sure they understand any applicable requirements.