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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
To ensure the quality of water provided by public drinking water supply systems to state supported living centers, the department or its successor agency, with guidance from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, shall:
(1) develop:
(A) a testing plan and monitoring strategy;
(B) outreach and educational materials for distribution to residents and department staff;
(C) requirements for using an accredited laboratory and sample chain of custody procedures; and
(D) guidance for compliance with the federal lead and copper rules (40 C.F.R. Part 141, Subpart I);
(2) review:
(A) public notification procedures to staff, residents, and visitors regarding water quality;
(B) sampling protocols and procedures;
(C) locations of taps used for monitoring;
(D) analytical data on lead or copper levels exceeding the applicable action level;
(E) remediation activities; and
(F) customer service inspection reports;
(3) compile a list of qualified customer service inspectors; and
(4) perform:
(A) on-site training and evaluation of sampling; and
(B) on-site evaluation of customer service inspections through licensed customer service inspectors.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 555.026. Drinking Water Quality: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Guidance on Lead and Copper Testing - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-555-026/
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