Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-5 - RULES FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER
Rule 391-3-5-.01 - Purpose
The purpose of these Rules is to establish policies, procedures, requirements and standards to implement the Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977 (Act No. 231 O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-170 et seq., as amended), and to carry out the purposes and requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (PL 93-523). These Rules are promulgated so that the citizens of the State of Georgia shall be assured adequate, safe drinking water of the highest quality. Any reference in these Rules to standards, procedures and requirements in other sources is a specific adoption and incorporation by reference of that source for such standard, procedure, or requirement for purposes of these rules.
Ga. L. 1977, p. 351, et seq., O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-5-170 et seq., as amended.