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MO HB51
Bill
Status
1/9/2013
Primary Sponsor
Rocky Miller
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AI Summary
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Establishes water quality standards for Missouri state parks' designated swim beaches using EPA Method 1603 to measure E. coli levels
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Sets a geometric mean standard of 126 colony forming units per 100 milliliters based on weekly sampling over a 30-day period
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Requires beaches exceeding the geometric mean standard to post "Swimming is Not Recommended" signs
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Mandates two additional tests for beaches exceeding the statistical threshold value of 235 colony forming units per 100 milliliters, with warning signs posted until both retests fall below the threshold
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Authorizes the state to close beaches in cases of documented health risks including wastewater bypasses, hazardous chemical spills, or disease outbreaks
Legislative Description
Requires Missouri state parks' designated swim beaches to utilize a standard that measures culturable E. coli using a specified federal method at a geometric mean based on specified sampling data
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/14/2013