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MI HB6321
Bill
Status
9/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Winnie Brinks
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AI Summary
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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.
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Department must provide educational materials to affected property owners that explain what PFAS are, how they enter groundwater, and potential health risks.
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Educational materials must include information on how property owners can obtain additional water testing and other PFAS-related resources identified by the department.
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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