PD 856 Section 9

Prescribed Standards and Procedures.

Section 9

SEC. 9. Prescribed Standards and Procedures.—Standards for drinking water and their bacteriological and chemical examinations, together with the evaluation of results, shall conform to the criteria set by the National Drinking Water Standards. The treatment of water to render it safe for drinking, and the disinfection of contaminated water sources together with their distribution systems shall be in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Department.

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