N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 701.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 701.4 - Class a-special (a-s) fresh surface waters

(a) The best usages of Class A-S waters are: a source of water supply for drinking, culinary or food processing purposes; primary and secondary contact recreation; and fishing. The waters shall be suitable for fish, shellfish and wildlife propagation and survival.

(b) This classification may be given to those international boundary waters that, if subjected to approved treatment, equal to coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection with additional treatment, if necessary, to reduce naturally present impurities, meet or will meet New York State Department of Health drinking water standards and are or will be considered safe and satisfactory for drinking water purposes.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 701.4