US Code

Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026)

42 U.S.C. § 300j–19c

Study on intractable water systems

Section text and notes

(a)

Definition of intractable water system

In this section, the term “intractable water system” means a community water system or a noncommunity water system—
(1)
that serves fewer than 1,000 individuals;
(2)
the owner or operator of which—
(A)
is unable or unwilling to provide safe and adequate service to those individuals;
(B)
has abandoned or effectively abandoned the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable;
(C)
has defaulted on a financial obligation relating to the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable; or
(D)
fails to maintain the facilities of the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable, in a manner so as to prevent a potential public health hazard; and
(3)
that is, as of —
(A)
in significant noncompliance with this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter; or
(B)
section 300g–9(b)(1) of this title listed as having a history of significant noncompliance with this subchapter pursuant to .
(b)

Study required

(1)

In general

Not later than 2 years after , the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall complete a study that—
(A)
identifies intractable water systems; and
(B)
describes barriers to delivery of potable water to individuals served by an intractable water system.
(2)

Report to Congress

Not later than 2 years after , the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing findings and recommendations based on the study under this subsection.

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