(a)

(1) In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, a duly authorized representative of the state board may, at a reasonable hour of the day, do any of the following: (

A) Enter and inspect a public water system or a place where the public water system records are stored, kept, or maintained. (

B) Inspect and copy records, reports, test results, or other information required to carry out this chapter. (

C) Set up and maintain monitoring equipment for purposes of assessing compliance with this chapter. (

D) Obtain samples of the water supply. (

E) Photograph a portion of the system, activity, or a sample taken.

(2) An owner of a public water system shall provide to the state board reports, test results, and other information required to carry out this

chapter within business days of receiving a request for those records from a duly authorized representative of the state board. (

b) The state board shall inspect each public water system as follows:

(1) A system with any surface water source with treatment shall be inspected annually.

(2) A system with any groundwater source subject to treatment with only groundwater sources shall be inspected biennially.

(3) A system with only groundwater sources not subject to treatment shall be inspected every three years. (

c) Nothing in this

section shall prohibit the state board from inspecting public water systems on a more frequent basis. An opportunity shall be provided for a representative of the public water system to accompany the representative of the state board during the inspection of the water system. (

d) It shall be a misdemeanor for a person to prevent, interfere with, or attempt to impede in any way a duly authorized representative of the state board from undertaking the activities authorized by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a). A person who violates paragraph (2) of subdivision (

a) shall be subject to the provisions of

Section 116730, as applicable.