42 U.S.C. § 300j–19c — Study on intractable water systems

1. (a)Definition of intractable water systemIn this section, the term “intractable water system” means a community water system or a noncommunity water system—
   1. (1)that serves fewer than 1,000 individuals;
   2. (2)the owner or operator of which—
      1. (A)is unable or unwilling to provide safe and adequate service to those individuals;
      2. (B)has abandoned or effectively abandoned the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable;
      3. (C)has defaulted on a financial obligation relating to the community water system or noncommunity water system, as applicable; or
      4. (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. (3)that is, as of October 23, 2018—
      1. (A)in significant noncompliance with this chapter or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter; or
      2. (B)listed as having a history of significant noncompliance with this subchapter pursuant to section 300g–9(b)(1) of this title.
2. (b)Study required
   1. (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—
      1. (A)identifies intractable water systems; and
      2. (B)describes barriers to delivery of potable water to individuals served by an intractable water system.
   2. (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.