S 585
An Act protecting drinking water quality in private wells.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve drinking water quality for residents who rely on private wells. It establishes a framework to address potential contamination issues and ensure safe drinking water sources. The legislation seeks to provide resources and guidance to well owners, promoting proactive monitoring and maintenance. Ultimately, the goal is to protect public health by safeguarding private well water supplies.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop guidelines for well owners.
- Establishes a process for reporting and investigating potential contamination.
- Provides resources and technical assistance to well owners.
- Supports research into well water quality issues.
- Addresses potential funding for well testing and remediation.
- Mandates regular well inspections (details to be determined by DEP)
- Creates a public awareness campaign regarding private well water safety
- Allows for the establishment of a private well advisory board
Who is affected
- Private well owners
- Residents of Massachusetts
- The Department of Environmental Protection
- Local communities with private well usage
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal framework for managing private well water quality.
- Expands upon existing efforts to protect water resources.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
James Arciero
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
John J. Cronin
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Bill S.585 194th (Current)
An Act protecting drinking water quality in private wells.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, James Arciero and others for legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Presenter: James B. Eldridge
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.585
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/3/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2687 |
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