Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-6 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIALLY BOTTLED WATER AND WATER VENDING MACHINES
Rule 40-7-6-.02 - Standards of Water

(1) All bottled water shall be from an approved source and shall not contain any constituent in quantities that may be injurious to health, as established through rule making by the Commissioner. All bottled water shall meet standards prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration in the Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21, Part 165 and supplements thereto.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (1), bottled water, including mineral water, shall not exceed any Maximum Contaminant Level ("MCL") contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 165 and supplements thereto, or any MCL established by EPA under the "Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 93-523", and all supplements and amendments thereto or by the Commissioner, for any organic or inorganic chemical. Total Plate Counts (TPC) for all cleaned, sanitized bottles ready for filling shall not exceed 20,000/ml.