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Public Notice
Water Quality

On Dec. 7, 2022, the comment period begins for Drinking Water Regulations – Prohibition on Lead Use rulemaking to update the safe drinking water rules to conform to EPA’s final regulation entitled “Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water" (Lead Free Rule). 85 FR 54235 (Sept. 1, 2020). The comment period ends on Jan. 23, 2023.

Public Notice Information

ADEQ proposes to update the safe drinking water rules in A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 4 to conform with the EPA's final regulation in 85 FR 54235 (Sept. 1, 2020).

The Notice of Proposed Expedited Rulemaking was filed with the Secretary of State’s office and will be published in the Arizona Administrative Review | View (Prepublication Version) > 

Drinking Water Regulations – Prohibition on Lead Use Rulemaking | Learn More >

Public Comment Period 

Dates: Dec. 7, 2022 – Jan. 23, 2023

Comments may be submitted as follows:

To ADEQ:
     By Email | Send Email >   
     By Mail (Must be postmarked or received by Jan. 23, 2023):

       ADEQ
       Scott Geiger
       1110 W. Washington St.
       Phoenix, AZ 85007