Arizona § 49-351 - Designation of responsible state agency
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-351 — Designation of responsible state agency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-351. Designation of responsible state agency
A. The department of environmental quality is designated as the responsible agency for this state to take all actions necessary or appropriate to ensure that all potable water distributed or sold to the public through public water systems is free from unwholesome, poisonous, deleterious or other foreign substances and filth or disease causing substances or organisms. All such actions shall be taken at the direction of the director of the department.
B. All state agencies and any local health agencies involved with water quality, at the request of the director, shall provide to the department any assistance requested to ensure that this article is effectuated.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-351
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-351 cover?
Section 49-351 ("Designation of responsible state agency") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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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