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MA H2422

Relative to local oversite of non-municipal public water supply systems


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation affording local health departments or boards of health with permitting and oversite responsibility for public water supply systems of up to 10,000 gallons per day. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill aims to grant local health departments or boards of health the authority to permit and oversee public water supply systems with an average daily use of 10,000 gallons per day or less. The Department of Environmental Protection (the "Department") will develop regulations to ensure a consistent permitting process, transfer any associated funding to the local entities, and provide training and access to the Department's recordkeeping and database systems. The Department will also amend existing regulations to establish a clear process for designating and permitting these smaller public water supply systems, including grandfathering of certain existing wells. The local health officials overseeing these systems will be required to have specific qualifications, such as being a Registered Sanitarian, Certified Health Officer, or Certified Public Water Supply Operator.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4590 (on 06/11/2018)

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