Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 226 - CROSS CONNECTION RULES

SUMMARY STATEMENT

These rules are designed to regulate, control, and prevent the contamination of drinking water by the backflow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distribution pipes of a water supply system from unintended source(s).

BASIS STATEMENT

These rules are promulgated because a public water system is responsible for providing safe water to consume, and because active, unprotected, or inadequately protected cross-connections provide a clear threat to public health and the safety of public water systems. These rules are written as minimum standards for cross connection control. A public water system (supplier) may adopt more stringent requirements for cross connection control.

AUTHORITY

These rules are authorized under 22 M.R.S.A. §§42(1), 42(3), 2612(2) & 2612(5).

Non-Discrimination Notice

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1991 ( 42 U.S.C. 1981, 2000e et seq.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended ( 29 U.S.C. 794) , The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Maine Department of Human Services does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, disability or age in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 22 M.R.S.A. §2612(5)