Texas HB5609 mandates timely boil water notices from public drinking water systems for health risks.
Texas HB5609 amends the Health and Safety Code to require public drinking water systems to issue boil water notices within 12 hours of discovering health risks. If the issue persists 48 hours after the initial notice, the system must reissue the notice with details on corrective actions. The notice can be issued via any direct communication method compliant with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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