Declaration of policy and purpose

Recognizing that the waters of the state are the property of the state and are held in public trust for the benefit of its citizens, it is declared that the people of the state are beneficiaries of this trust and have a right to both an adequate quantity and quality of drinking water. Acts 1983, ch. 324, § 3; T.C.A., § 68-13-702. Recognizing that the waters of the state are the property of the state and are held in public trust for the benefit of its citizens, it is declared that the people of the state are beneficiaries of this trust and have a right to both an adequate quantity and quality of drinking water. Acts 1983, ch. 324, § 3; T.C.A., § 68-13-702.