R18-5-501. Siting Requirements

To the extent practicable, a new public water system or an extension to an existing public water system shall be geographically located to avoid a site which is: 1. Subject to a significant risk from earthquakes, floods, fires, or other disasters which could cause a breakdown of the public water system or portion thereof; or 2. Within the flood plain of a 100-year flood, except for intake structures and properly protected wells.