H948
An Act to protect the public health, safety and welfare including but not limited to the drinking water supply in Plymouth Carver Sole Source Aquifer, designated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 1990
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a one-year moratorium on the commercial extraction of minerals, sand, and gravel in Plymouth and Bristol Counties, Massachusetts. The goal is to protect the Plymouth Carver Sole Source Aquifer, which provides drinking water and is designated as such by the EPA. This action aims to safeguard the aquifer’s health and safety, ensuring a reliable and clean water supply for residents. The bill was introduced in response to a petition from Representative Gaskey.
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Primary sponsor
John R. Gaskey
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
John R. Gaskey
Samantha Montaño
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