§ 691.305. Investigations and research
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 35 P.S. Health and Safety
35 P.S. § 691.305
§ 691.305. Investigations and research
In addition to any powers now possessed, the department shall investigate and ascertain, as far as practicable, all facts in relation to the pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth by industrial waste. Its agents may enter upon lands, buildings, and premises as may be necessary for its investigations. It shall conduct scientific experiments and researches under its personal supervision or in colleges and universities for the purpose of ascertaining reasonable and practical means for the treatment of industrial waste, so that when the same has been treated the effluent thereof, when discharged into the waters of the Commonwealth, shall not be injurious to the public health or to animal or aquatic life, or prevent the use of the water for domestic, industrial or recreational purposes.
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1937, June 22, P.L. 1987, art. III, § 305. Amended 1980, Oct. 10, P.L. 894, No. 157, § 1, imd. effective.
35 P.S. § 691.305, PA ST 35 P.S. § 691.305
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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