144.382 DEFINITIONS.

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Subdivision 1.Scope.

For the purposes of sections 144.381 to 144.387, the following terms have the meanings given. §

Subd. 2.Commissioner.

“Commissioner” means the state commissioner of health. §

Subd. 2a.Connector.

“Connector” means gooseneck, pigtail, and other service line connectors. A connector is typically a short section of piping not exceeding two feet that can be bent and used for connections between rigid service piping. §

Subd. 3.Federal regulations.

“Federal regulations” means rules promulgated by the federal environmental protection agency, or its successor agencies. §

Subd. 3a.Galvanized requiring replacement.

“Galvanized requiring replacement” means a galvanized service line that is or was at any time connected to a lead service line or lead status unknown service line, or is currently or was previously affixed to a lead connector. The majority of galvanized service lines fall under this category. §

Subd. 3b.Galvanized service line.

“Galvanized service line” means a service line made of iron or piping that has been dipped in zinc to prevent corrosion and rusting. §

Subd. 3c.Lead connector.

“Lead connector” means a connector made of lead. §

Subd. 3d.Lead service line.

“Lead service line” means a portion of pipe that is made of lead, which connects the water main to the building inlet. A lead service line may be owned by the water system, by the property owner, or both. §

Subd. 3e.Lead status unknown service line or unknown service line.

“Lead status unknown service line” or “unknown service line” means a service line that has not been demonstrated to meet or does not meet the definition of lead free in section 1417 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. §

Subd. 3f.Nonlead service line.

“Nonlead service line” means a service line determined through an evidence-based record, method, or technique not to be a lead service line or galvanized service line requiring replacement. Most nonlead service lines are made of copper or plastic. §

Subd. 4.Public water supply.

“Public water supply” has the meaning given to “public water system” in the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, United States Code, title 42, section 300f, clause (4). §

Subd. 4a.Service line.

“Service line” means a portion of pipe that connects the water main to the building inlet. A service line may be owned by the water system, by the property owner, or both. A service line may be made of many materials, such as lead, copper, galvanized steel, or plastic. §

Subd. 5.Supplier.

“Supplier” means a person who owns, manages or operates a public water supply.

History:

1977 c 66 s 2; 1977 c 305 s 45; 1999 c 18 s 1; 2023 c 70 art 3 s 6-13

History: History: 1977 c 66 s 2; 1977 c 305 s 45; 1999 c 18 s 1; 2023 c 70 art 3 s 6-13