H7918

Requires that a backflow test be performed every ten (10) years, rather than the current yearly inspection.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7918 reduces the frequency of backflow tests for public water systems from yearly to every ten years.

Rhode Island H7918 modifies the frequency of backflow tests for public water systems, reducing it from an annual requirement to every ten years. This change applies to both community and non-transient, non-community public water systems. The bill also mandates the installation of cross-connection control devices at all newly constructed service connections and commercial and industrial service connections. The director is authorized to adopt regulations governing cross-connection control plans to protect the public water system distribution and transmission infrastructure from contamination.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDI
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources