Bill > HB1259

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow municipal water and sewer systems to undertake certain projects on private property, specifically addressing issues related to lead service lines and galvanized pipes that need replacement due to federal drinking water regulations, such as the Lead and Copper Rule, and also to fix sewage lines on private property that are causing overflows or system capacity problems due to groundwater or rainwater infiltration. The bill clarifies that these projects, when deemed necessary by a public entity to address serious health issues or system problems, are not considered "projects for a private purpose" and can extend from the utility-owned meter to the building's exterior. Furthermore, it states that public entities may perform this work on individual lines with the property owner's consent and agreement to hold the entity harmless.