AZ SB1340

Establishes a comprehensive water quality monitoring program to evaluate polychlorinated biphenyls and aluminum in sport fish, assessing health risks from consuming fish caught by the public.

Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to screen at least 25 sites and collect 50 samples in the first five years, designate minimum 15 fixed sampling locations monitored every three years, and reassess monitored areas every five years.

Mandates the Department of Environmental Quality contract with the Department of Health Services to prepare health risk assessments within 18 months of completing comprehensive studies and issue health advisories when consuming certain fish presents significant health risks.

Requires the Department of Environmental Quality and Arizona Game and Fish Department to post health warnings conspicuously in fishing areas, on vessels, and in the state fishing regulations booklet and website.

Appropriates $200,000 from the Arizona Water Protection Fund for fiscal year 2020-2021 to implement the program, which terminates on July 1, 2030.