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IL HB0235

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2009

Primary Sponsor

JoAnn Osmond

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Plumbing License Law to add Section 35.5 establishing standards for reclaimed water recycling systems regulated by local government units.

  • Defines "reclaimed water" as a combination of harvested storm water, domestic potable water, and air conditioning condensate water.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2009
Business Occupational Licenses2/11/2009
Executive2/4/2009
Rules1/20/2009

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