The bill, H.B. No. 3429, mandates that public water supply systems in Texas provide specific information regarding fluoride content in drinking water on customer water bills. It introduces a new section, 341.0335, to the Health and Safety Code, which requires these systems to disclose the natural fluoride levels, the amount of fluoride added, and the total combined fluoride content in the water supplied to customers. This information must be presented in a conspicuous manner on each bill and must be accurate for water distributed no more than one week prior to the bill's issuance.
The provisions of this bill will apply only to water bills issued for billing periods that commence on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and inform consumers about the fluoride levels in their drinking water, thereby promoting public health awareness.
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