Drinking Water

12/19/2023 The act directs covered public water systems to submit an inventory and summary of their service lines to find out about the presence of lead. These inventories will include [...]

3/13/2023 The Regional Water System Resiliency Act creates a clear pathway for public utilities providing water or wastewater services (entities) to regionalize with another utility in New [...]

5/24/2023 The act progresses a variety of measures to mitigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the environment in the state of Minnesota. It provides $25 million to support public [...]

6/27/2022 The act establishes interim drinking water standards and testing requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), specifically PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFHpA, and PFDA. [...]

6/22/2023 The act amends Sections 46-32-2 and 46-32-3 of Chapter 46-32 of the Rhode Island General Laws. It changes the requirement for public water systems to provide potable water through other [...]

10/24/2023 The act establishes a requirement for child care centers to develop and maintain a drinking water management plan to reduce exposure to lead contamination in drinking water. Very [...]

10/24/2023 The act requires child care centers to post a “conspicuous sign” near water outlets and drinking water fountains with information on whether or not the water is for human consumption. [...]

10/24/2023 The act directs schools to develop a publicly available drinking water management plan within 15 months of October 24, 2023. The plan is to be updated at least once every 5 years. [...]

The bill creates a program to help reach the goal of replacing all lead service lines in Minnesota by 2033. It has an appropriation of $240 million that ends June 30, 2033. It is intended for [...]

6/7/2022 The act requires child care centers, family child care homes, and public schools serving grades preschool through 5th grade test their drinking water sources for lead content by May 31, [...]