H7423

Requires the division of statewide planning coordinate a wastewater capacity study to evaluate the capacity, flows, physical conditions, regulatory compliance and vulnerabilities to natural hazards of publicly/privately owned wastewater infrastructure.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7423 mandates a wastewater capacity study to assess infrastructure conditions and vulnerabilities.

Rhode Island H7423 requires the division of statewide planning to coordinate a comprehensive wastewater capacity study. The study will evaluate the capacity, flows, physical conditions, regulatory compliance, and vulnerabilities to natural hazards of publicly and privately owned wastewater infrastructure. It will identify underserved areas, existing and projected capacity limitations, and assess how infrastructure conditions affect housing affordability, density, and location.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Feb 26

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 19

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources