Bill > HB572

This bill allows the director of environmental protection to adopt rules permitting public water systems to use point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) treatment devices to reduce contaminants and meet maximum contaminant level standards. POU devices are water treatment systems installed at a single tap or water outlet, while POE devices are installed at the point where water enters a building or property. The bill requires that these rules be consistent with federal law and gives the director the authority to impose conditions on water systems using such treatment devices to ensure public health and safety. By enabling more flexible water treatment approaches, the bill provides public water systems with additional tools to comply with water quality regulations and potentially address localized water contamination issues more efficiently.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb572