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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of effluent water in cooling towers. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of effluent water (wastewater) in any cooling towers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Cooling towers are heat rejection devices that cool a water stream by releasing waste heat into the atmosphere. The bill requires the Division of Water Pollution Control to enforce this prohibition and provides the Division with the authority to prescribe additional restrictions on the use of effluent water in cooling towers through rules and regulations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4555 (on 04/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H790 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H790.pdf |
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