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Water treatment system in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Water treatment system” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.

What does “Water treatment system” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Water treatment system” means a device or assembly for which a claim is made that it will improve the quality of drinking water by reducing one or more contaminants through mechanical, physical, chemical, or biological processes or combinations of the processes. (Iowa Code § 714.16)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.