# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 21 — Mining

### Chapter 04 — Utilization of Coal Combustion Byproducts in Noncoal Surface Mine Reclamation

#### Regulation .10 Drinking Water Supply.

*COMAR 26.21.04.10*

Based upon monitoring data, if a drinking water supply is impacted as determined by the Department during active operation or during post-closure up to the time of bond release, a permittee shall:

A. Immediately provide a temporary potable water supply as directed by the Department until a permanent replacement is restored or replaced; and

B. Replace at no cost to affected persons a permanent potable water supply that meets the minimum yield requirements established in COMAR 26.04.04.