North Carolina § 130A-316 - Department to examine waters.
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§ 130A-316. Department to examine waters.
The Department shall examine all waters and their sources and surroundings which are used as, or proposed to be used as, sources of public water supply to determine whether the waters and their sources are suitable for use as public water supply sources. History (1979, c. 788, s. 1; 1983, c. 891, s. 2.)
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Section 130A-316 ("Department to examine waters.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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