Massachusetts H1012 mandates additional testing and reporting after combined sewage overflow events.

Massachusetts H1012 amends existing law to require further testing and reporting after a combined sewage overflow event. The Department of Environmental Protection must conduct testing at multiple locations downstream from each outfall. Testing may be suspended from December through March based on weather conditions. The department must compile data and produce an annual report in November. The bill also mandates the department to establish quality assurance project plan standards for testing water bodies for bacteria or other pollutants.

Massachusetts H1012 mandates additional testing and reporting after combined sewage overflow events.

Massachusetts H1012 amends existing law to require further testing and reporting after a combined sewage overflow event. The Department of Environmental Protection must conduct testing at multiple locations downstream from each outfall. Testing may be suspended from December through March based on weather conditions. The department must compile data and produce an annual report in November. The bill also mandates the department to establish quality assurance project plan standards for testing water bodies for bacteria or other pollutants.