UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WSG6 Date Signed: December 3, 1976 MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: Water Hauler FROM: Alan Levin, Director (signed by Alan Levin) State Programs Division, Office of Water Supply (WH-550) TO: Water Division Directors Region V requested an official interpretation of the applicability of the Safe Drinking Water Act to water haulers. A water hauler purchases water from a community water supply and delivers it in batch lots to farmers and other residents living in remote areas who do not otherwise have access to water for household use. The attached opinion from the Office of General Counsel finds water haulers are public water supplies. Attachment ------- |