Safe and Secure Drinking Water Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2015)
Safe and Secure Drinking Water Act of 2015
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and publish within 90 days a health advisory including recommendations on: (1) the level of microcystins (toxins produced by freshwater cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae) in drinking water that is safe for human consumption; (2) feasible treatment techniques and other means for achieving a safe level; and (3) standardized procedures for testing for microcystins in drinking water.
Until the EPA makes a determination on whether to regulate microcystins in drinking water, it must report on: (1) the status of the determination, (2) the steps taken by the EPA to promote testing of drinking water for microcystins in areas that have been affected by harmful algal blooms, and (3) an analysis of available treatment techniques and other means for addressing microcystins in drinking water. The EPA must submit the report within 120 days and every year thereafter.
What just happenedJan 16, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2015
- Jan 16, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
- Jan 9, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jan 9, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House