Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 290 - PUBLIC DRINKING WATER
Subchapter D - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Section 290.40 - Cessation of Construction and Operations
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) A public water supply system shall stop operations on receipt of a written notification of the executive director or an order of the commission issued under this section.
(b) The executive director or the commission may order a public water supply system to stop operations if:
(c) A notification or order issued under this section may be delivered by facsimile, by personal service, or by mail.
(d) A water supply system subject to notification or an order under this section, on written request, is entitled to an opportunity to be heard by the commissioners at a commission meeting.
(e) The public water supply system may not resume operations until the commission, the executive director, or a court authorizes the resumption.
(f) No person or entity may construct or operate a public drinking water system in violation of these sections or the drinking water standards.
(g) No person or entity may distribute drinking water to the public in violation of these sections or the drinking water standards.
