Bill
HB 7248
Overview: HB 7248, AN ACT CONCERNING WELL WATER QUALITY, is currently at File No. 936 in the legislative process.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address concerns about the qua
Overview: HB 7248, AN ACT CONCERNING WELL WATER QUALITY, is currently at File No. 936 in the legislative process.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address concerns about the quality of well water by establishing new testing and reporting requirements for private well owners.
Key Provisions:
- Requires private well owners to test their water for contaminants every 5 years and submit the results to the local health department
- Directs the Department of Public Health to develop a statewide well water quality database and provide educational resources for well owners
- Authorizes municipal health departments to conduct inspections and enforce compliance with the well water testing requirements
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill primarily affects private well owners, who will be responsible for regularly testing their water and reporting the results. It also impacts local health departments and the Department of Public Health, who will be tasked with implementing and enforcing the new requirements.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently at File No. 936 and has not yet been voted on by the legislature. If passed, the new well water testing and reporting requirements would likely go into effect 6-12 months after the bill's enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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