[§340E-4.8]  Water catchment systems. (a)  The department shall establish a program to conduct annual testing ofwater from water catchment systems for lead and copper.  Any resident residingin a legal dwelling which relies on a water catchment system for the resident’swater needs shall be eligible to participate in the program, subject to thedepartment’s procedures and guidelines and the availability of program funds. Residents shall utilize a certified private analytical laboratory specified bythe department or the department may conduct the tests.  Participatingresidents shall pay $25 for the tests and the department shall cover theremainder of the testing cost.  One set of tests a year for each legal dwellingmay be requested under this program.

(b)  The department shall establish proceduresand guidelines for the testing which shall:

(1)  Identify sampling and analytical protocols;

(2)  Specify report and notice requirements; and

(3)  Determine participation eligibility proceduresand requirements.

(c)  The department shall establish anonregulatory program that provides technical assistance to any residentresiding in a legal dwelling which relies on a water catchment system for theresident’s water needs for the purpose of improving water quality in thatsystem.  To the extent practicable, the department shall assist the resident byrecommending practical and affordable methods to improve water quality, basedon the specific design and conditions of the water catchment system. [L 1997, c218, pt of §3]

 

Note

 

  Effect of 1997 amendment, see note at head of this chapter.