Bill > H1029

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to take several specific actions regarding n-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potentially harmful chemical found in drinking water. The DEP must review and establish maximum containment levels for NDMA, which will define the maximum safe amount of this compound in drinking water to protect human health. When NDMA levels are found to exceed these new maximum containment levels, the DEP must send reports to the state legislature's clerks and treat such instances as violations of existing drinking water regulations. The department is also authorized to enforce these new standards using its regulatory powers and must provide an annual report to the state legislature detailing the number of drinking water examinations conducted and how many samples exceeded the new NDMA containment levels. This bill aims to enhance drinking water safety by creating a structured approach to monitoring and addressing a specific potentially harmful chemical in the state's water supply.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1029