A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense.
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Overview
This bill requires the Department of Defense to provide alternative drinking water to households whose private wells are contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) substances, stemming from Department of Defense activities. The provision of alternative water is contingent on the well being downgradient from a military installation and on the existence of another affected household in the same community already receiving alternative water. The Department of Defense must coordinate its efforts with other environmental remediation efforts and consider existing cleanup actions under CERCLA.
Key provisions
- The Department of Defense must offer alternative drinking water to affected households.
- Eligibility is based on proximity to a military installation and the presence of another affected household in the same community.
- Alternative drinking water includes bottled water, connection to public water systems, and filtration systems.
- The bill coordinates with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
- The Department of Defense must prioritize efforts with other remediation efforts.
- Exemptions exist for communities where all affected households are connected to municipal water systems or where cleanup actions have met federal or state drinking water standards.
- Definitions clarify terms like ‘alternative drinking water,’ ‘Federal drinking water standard,’ and ‘private drinking water well.’
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