Massachusetts H976 amends water supply regulations to enhance environmental protection.
Massachusetts H976 amends Chapter 21G to redefine "safe yield" as the maximum dependable withdrawals from a water source without depleting it beyond natural replenishment. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) must recalculate safe yield for each basin, considering seasonal supply and reservoir storage. This change aims to better protect water supplies and the environment in Massachusetts.
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