{"data":{"id":"us/42-u.s.c.-300j-19c","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"42 U.S.C. § 300j–19c","heading":"Study on intractable water systems","body":"(a) Definition of intractable water systemIn this section, the term “intractable water system” means a community water system or a noncommunity water system—(1) that serves fewer than 1,000 individuals; (2) the owner or operator of which—(A) is unable or unwilling to provide safe and adequate service to those individuals; (B) has abandoned or effectively abandoned the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable; (C) has defaulted on a financial obligation relating to the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable; or (D) fails to maintain the facilities of the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable, in a manner so as to prevent a potential public health hazard; and (3) that is, as of October 23, 2018—(A) in significant noncompliance with this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter; or (B) listed as having a history of significant noncompliance with this subchapter pursuant to section 300g–9(b)(1) of this title. (b) Study required(1) In generalNot later than 2 years after October 23, 2018, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall complete a study that—(A) identifies intractable water systems; and (B) describes barriers to delivery of potable water to individuals served by an intractable water system. (2) Report to CongressNot later than 2 years after October 23, 2018, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report describing findings and recommendations based on the study under this subsection.","path":["Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE","CHAPTER 6A—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE"],"source_url":"https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/103/xml_usc42@119-103.zip","current_through":"Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-10T06:00:34Z","sha256":"8da465a7320897ee667f31bdcef2d1e084421eb4ee5cca34c53e18d895f3009f","source_id":"us","stale":true,"prev":"us/42-u.s.c.-300j-19b","next":"us/42-u.s.c.-300j-19d"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}