PA HB2085

Public water systems with over 100 service connections must maintain minimum disinfectant residual levels of 0.5 mg/L free chlorine or 1.0 mg/L monochloramine at all times, and develop distribution system maintenance plans within 6 months of DEP regulations.

Department of Environmental Protection must publish best management practices within 12 months, establish a public data management system for water disruption records within 24 months, and adopt implementing regulations within 24 months.

Department of Health must conduct epidemiological investigations for each reported Legionnaires' disease case, create a public dashboard with de-identified case data, and develop a public awareness campaign targeting vulnerable populations.

Building owners meeting ASHRAE Standard 188-2021 criteria must implement water management programs within 24 months, make plans available upon inspection request, and may face fines for violations.

Establishes the Legionnaires' Disease Awareness Fund in the State Treasury funded by violation penalties, and requires annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly on disease cases, violations, and legislative recommendations.