Definitions

As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Minimum general sanitary standards", as used in this part 2 and section 25-1-109 (1)(h), means the minimum standards reasonably consistent with assuring adequate protection of the public health, and, in the case of minimum general sanitary standards as to the quality of water supplied to the public, the same shall be established by rule and regulation and shall be appropriate to promote and protect the public health from endangerment presented by carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, pathogenic, or toxic contaminants or substances. Such standards shall be based on the best available endangerment assessment evidence and the best available treatment technology or methodology. (2) "Public water systems" means systems for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption, if such system has at least fifteen service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five individuals. The term includes systems that are owned or operated by private, nonprofit entities, as well as: (a) Any collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities under control of the operator of such system and used primarily in connection with such system; and (b) Any collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under such control which are used primarily in connection with such system. (3) "Standards", as used in this part 2 and section 25-1-109 (1)(h), means standards reasonably designed to promote and protect the public health. (4) "Supplier of water" means any person who owns or operates a public water system.