Bill > H923

This bill aims to enhance emergency water management plans in Massachusetts. It requires water companies to: 1. File their emergency response plans annually with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Department of Public Utilities, and the local municipality. Failure to file these plans may result in penalties from the DEP. 2. Submit quarterly statistical reports on water usage to the DEP and local municipality, as required by DEP regulations to be promulgated within 90 days of the bill's passage. 3. Provide the Commonwealth and local municipality with an annual consumer confidence report detailing any emergency events and mitigation actions taken over the previous 12 months. 4. Provide customers affected by water outages with a prorated rebate, as required by DEP regulations to be promulgated in consultation with the Department of Public Utilities. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in emergency water management, ensuring local authorities and the public are informed about water system issues and responses.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H923