Bill > H1028

This bill addresses the regulation of n-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potentially harmful chemical, in Massachusetts drinking water. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to review guidelines for chemicals in drinking water and establish Massachusetts Maximum Containment Levels (MMCL) specifically for NDMA. Under the proposed legislation, the DEP must determine a safe maximum amount of NDMA in drinking water that does not negatively impact human health. When NDMA levels are detected above the established maximum containment levels, the DEP is mandated to treat these instances as violations of existing drinking water regulations. The department must also provide reports to the state legislature, including an annual report detailing the total number of drinking water examinations conducted and how many samples exceeded the NDMA maximum containment level. This bill aims to enhance drinking water safety by providing a clear regulatory framework for monitoring and addressing potentially harmful chemical compounds in the state's water supply.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1028