Alabama § 22-23-36 - Action by Board Regarding Imminent and Substantial Hazards.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 22-23-36 — Action by Board Regarding Imminent and Substantial Hazards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-23-36. Action by Board Regarding Imminent and Substantial Hazards.
The board, upon receipt of information that a contaminant which is present in or is likely to enter a public water system may present an imminent and substantial danger to the public health, may take the following or other appropriate administrative actions:
(1) Issue such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such system, including travelers; and
(2) Commence a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent injunction as provided in Sections 22-23-52 and 22-23-53.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 22-23-36 ("Action by Board Regarding Imminent and Substantial Hazards.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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