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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 maximum containment levels for certain harmful compounds in drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review guidelines on chemicals found in drinking water and establish a maximum containment level for the harmful compound n-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The DEP must provide copies of any reports of NDMA levels exceeding the established maximum to the state legislature and treat such occurrences as violations of drinking water regulations, exercising its enforcement authority as necessary. The DEP must also submit an annual report detailing the number of drinking water examinations and the instances where NDMA levels were found above the maximum containment level.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4735 (on 07/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H885 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H885.pdf |
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