Texas SB1976 mandates quarterly testing for specific urinary metabolites at certain wastewater treatment facilities.

Texas SB1976 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct quarterly testing for specific urinary metabolites at wastewater treatment facilities. The bill mandates testing at facilities within 10 miles of municipalities with populations over 250,000, over 100,000 but less than 250,000, over 25,000 but less than 100,000, and under 25,000. The commission must prioritize facilities that represent typical wastewater systems for each population category. The bill lists specific metabolites to be tested, including benzophenone, bisphenol A, and others.

Texas SB1976 mandates quarterly testing for specific urinary metabolites at certain wastewater treatment facilities.

Texas SB1976 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct quarterly testing for specific urinary metabolites at wastewater treatment facilities. The bill mandates testing at facilities within 10 miles of municipalities with populations over 250,000, over 100,000 but less than 250,000, over 25,000 but less than 100,000, and under 25,000. The commission must prioritize facilities that represent typical wastewater systems for each population category. The bill lists specific metabolites to be tested, including benzophenone, bisphenol A, and others.