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This bill requires water districts that have water that does not meet potability standards (safe drinking water requirements) to provide residential customers with a water filtration system under specific conditions. If a water district's proposed remediation plan to fix water quality issues is voted down by the legislative body, the district must supply each residential customer with a filtration system capable of treating at least 2 gallons of water per bedroom daily within one year of the failed vote. The water district can fund these systems through a special assessment, but maintenance of the filtration systems will be the responsibility of the homeowner. Commercial and municipal customers are not eligible for these systems and must post warning signs where non-potable water may be accessed. Additionally, the water district is required to provide an annual detailed explanation to all water users describing why their water is not considered potable. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving water districts time to prepare for implementation.

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