Rules and Policies

The Drinking Water Program is responsible (holds primacy) for enforcing Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Regulations.

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Proposed Rules Changes

The Drinking Water Program is proposing changes to both the Rules Relating to Drinking Water (Chapter 231) and the Rules Relating to the Fluoridation of Public Water Systems (Chapter 228).

The public hearing for both sets of rules is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Thursday January 5, 2012 at the Drinking Water Program’s Office, 3rd Floor of Keybank Plaza, 286 Water St, Augusta, ME. Written public comments may be submitted by email to Tera Pare at tera.pare@maine.gov or by mail to Tera’s attention at the Drinking Water Program, 11 SHS – 3rd Floor, 286 Water St, Augusta, ME 04333-0011.

Proposed Drinking Water Rules (doc file)

Proposed Drinking Water Rules (pdf file)

Proposed Fluoridation of Public Water Systems Rules (doc file)

Proposed Fluoridation of Public Water Systems Rules (pdf file)

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Arsenic

Bottled Water

Consumer Confidence Reports

Cross Connection

Fluoridation

Groundwater Rule

Lead/Copper

Monthly Operating Reports

Operator Licensing

Phase II/V

Rules Relating to Drinking Water (doc)

Surface Water Treatment Rule

Total Coliform Rule

Well Drillers Rules (pdf)

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Searchable Maine Statutes

Code of Federal Regulations 141 - 143 (40CFR141-143)

US EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations

 

Policies

Boil Water Order Policy (pdf)

Requirements for Installing Continuous Chlorination Disinfection (pdf)

Setback Waiver Policy (pdf )

Underground Storage Tank (UST) Setback Waiver Policy (pdf)

UV Disinfection Policy (pdf)

 

 

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07/01/2011