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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

     Introduced By: Senators Calkin, Mendes, Anderson, Mack, Quezada, and Zurier

     Date Introduced: January 25, 2022

     Referred To: Senate Environment & Agriculture

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 46-15 of the General Laws entitled "Water Resources Management"

is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     46-15-17.1. Annual report on levels of PFAS.

     All public water providers shall annually test and generate a report of the level of per- and

polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their water supply. A copy of the report shall be provided to

the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate and to the governor, and

shall be posted on the department of health's website.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

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     This act would mandate that all public water providers annually test and generate a report

of the level of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their water supply.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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