Water supply: quality and standards; testing and reporting of the amount of microplastics in public drinking water supplies; require. Amends sec. 5 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1005) & adds sec. 6a.
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Overview
This bill requires the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to establish and administer a program to monitor and test public drinking water supplies for microplastics. Starting in 2027, EGLE will conduct quarterly testing of various water sources, including the Great Lakes, tributaries, and groundwater, using established methods. The department will then report its findings to the legislature and recommend further action to address the presence of microplastics in drinking water.
Key provisions
- Establishes a microplastics program to monitor public drinking water supplies.
- Requires quarterly testing of various water sources starting July 1, 2027.
- Specifies sampling and analytical methods to be used, aligning with international and national standards.
- Directs EGLE to report findings to the legislature annually.
- Defines ‘microplastics’ and ‘plastic’ for the purpose of the program.
- Includes consideration of environmental justice impacts in the monitoring program.
- Requires a preliminary risk assessment of microplastics in drinking water.
- Establishes a timeline for reporting and recommendations.
Who is affected
- Public water suppliers in Michigan
- Residents of Michigan who receive drinking water from public supplies
- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
- Legislators
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