(6)4.4.3 Contamination of Drinking Water

A person is guilty of Contamination of Drinking Water under this subsection if he or she willfully:

(a) introduces, deposits, or otherwise causes to enter any substance, chemical, biological agent, or contaminant into a public or private drinking water supply; and

(b) does so without lawful authority or consent; and

(c) the act creates a substantial risk of harm to human health, safety, or welfare, including potential illness, injury, or disruption of potable water services.

(d) Definition of “Drinking Water”: For purposes of this subsection, “drinking water” means any water intended for human consumption, including water delivered through:

• Municipal or public water systems;
• Private wells or cisterns supplying residences, businesses, or public facilities;
• Bottled or distributed water systems intended for human ingestion;
• Any system used for food or beverage preparation where contamination may affect human health.

Contamination of Drinking Water is a Class A Felony.