Who’s Responsible? Below are short descriptions of relevant state agencies/departments by policy topic, followed by more information on specific policies. Drinking Water: The Indiana Department [...]
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. [...]