Bill > SB595

This bill establishes a remediation pathway for community water systems that have been penalized by the Department of Environmental Services (DES) for failing to complete water quality tests on time or missing required tests. Specifically, if a water system is sanctioned and required to increase the frequency of its water testing due to previous non-compliance, it can return to its original, less frequent testing schedule by successfully submitting six consecutive water tests in a timely manner. This provision provides a clear mechanism for water systems to regain their standard testing schedule after demonstrating consistent compliance with testing requirements. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving water systems and the DES time to understand and implement the new testing remediation process. By offering this pathway, the legislation aims to encourage water systems to maintain regular and punctual water quality testing while providing a reasonable method for systems to correct past non-compliance.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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