42 U.S.C. § 9618: High priority for drinking water supplies

42 U.S.C. 9618: High priority for drinking water suppliesText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).

From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY

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§9618. High priority for drinking water supplies

For purposes of taking action under section 9604 or 9606 of this title and listing facilities on the National Priorities List, the President shall give a high priority to facilities where the release of hazardous substances or pollutants or contaminants has resulted in the closing of drinking water wells or has contaminated a principal drinking water supply.

( Pub. L. 96–510, title I, § 118 , as added Pub. L. 99–499, title I, § 118(a) , Oct. 17, 1986 , 100 Stat. 1655 .)