Bill > HB3739

This bill amends two existing laws related to water supplies: the Environmental Protection Act and the Illinois Groundwater Protection Act. Specifically, it clarifies the regulations for non-community water supplies, which are public water systems that do not serve residents year-round (such as schools, parks, or businesses). The bill maintains that most Environmental Protection Act requirements do not apply to non-community water supplies, but creates three key exceptions: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency can implement the Safe Drinking Water Act for these systems, (2) the Pollution Control Board can adopt rules that specifically relate to non-community or all public water supplies, and (3) certain provisions of the Act can still apply to non-community water supplies under the Illinois Groundwater Protection Act. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Public Health to impose administrative penalties of $1,000 for each violation, with each day of violation considered a separate offense. The bill also allows for civil penalties and provides more robust enforcement mechanisms for water supply regulations. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law, aiming to improve oversight and compliance for non-community water systems while maintaining flexibility in regulatory approach.