"The Legionnaires' Disease Prevention Act"; establishes grant program for restoration or removal of buildings with compromised water supply systems; appropriates $5 million.
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The Legionnaires’ Disease Prevention Act establishes a grant program to help restore or remove buildings with compromised water supply systems, aiming to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. The program will provide up to $5,000 per project to eligible applicants, with priority given to buildings meeting specific criteria like historical significance or location in economically disadvantaged communities. The bill also directs the Department of Environmental Protection to develop best management practices for water systems and create a public awareness campaign about Legionella bacteria.
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