§ 300j–19c. Study on intractable water systems

• (a) In 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)
  • (1) Not 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) Not 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.