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MI HB6321

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Winnie Brinks

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Health must notify all property owners who draw water from an aquifer where PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected in private drinking water wells.

  • Department must provide educational materials to affected property owners that explain what PFAS are, how they enter groundwater, and potential health risks.

  • Educational materials must include information on how property owners can obtain additional water testing and other PFAS-related resources identified by the department.

  • PFAS is defined as perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, including PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonic acid).

Legislative Description

Water; drinking water; PFAS in private drinking water wells; provide for notification of property owners upon detection. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 12722.

Water: quality

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/05/2018

9/6/2018

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources9/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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