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IL HB0235
Bill
Status
1/16/2009
Primary Sponsor
JoAnn Osmond
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AI Summary
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Amends the Illinois Plumbing License Law to add Section 35.5 establishing standards for reclaimed water recycling systems regulated by local government units.
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Defines "reclaimed water" as a combination of harvested storm water, domestic potable water, and air conditioning condensate water.
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Requires all reclaimed water systems to comply with Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890), including specifications for piping materials, testing, inspection, filtration, and reservoir construction.
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Establishes separate requirements for water closet/urinal flushing systems (minimum 50-gallon reservoir capacity, disinfection with chlorine/iodine/ozone, blue or green dye) and landscape irrigation systems (2-day water supply, no disinfection or dye required).
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Permits state and governmental units to install reclaimed water systems provided they meet all requirements in this Section; takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
PLUMBING - RECLAIMED WATER
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2009