HB1983

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7, relative to hardwater standards.

Introduced·1/22/26
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Tennessee HB1983 sets maximum hardwater standards and exemptions for public water systems.

Tennessee HB1983 amends the state's hardwater standards for public water systems. It establishes a maximum allowable hardwater level of 180 milligrams per liter. Public water systems receiving state funds for system upgrades must comply with this standard upon completion of the financial assistance. Systems not receiving state funds are exempt unless they receive such funds later. The bill also provides a seasonal runoff exemption for systems demonstrating elevated hardwater levels due to seasonal events, subject to certain conditions and limitations.

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History

Mar 18

House

Reset on Final cal. 2 of Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Mar 11

House

Action Def. in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee to Final Calendar

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/18/2026