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MA S458
Relative to notification of potential water pollution in the Merrimack River
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to notification of potential water pollution in the Merrimack River. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 21 of the General Laws to require the director to review reports from wastewater management and sewer district commissions and agencies along the Merrimack River related to effluent and other agents associated with Combined Sewage Overflow (CSO) systems from 2012 to 2018. This information will form the foundation for a reliable and uniform system of pre-notification to alert communities along the river to potential swimming and boating hazards. The Department of Environmental Protection will develop a color-coded system of warning and safety flags to be displayed at public beaches, popular boat launches, and areas along the Merrimack River known to be places of water recreation, as well as a mobile notification system to inform the public of the daily flag color. The flagging system is intended to act as a warning of potential danger based on historical and empirical data related to CSOs, and all costs associated with this section will be borne by the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2540 (on 02/18/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S458 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S458.pdf |
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