S.B. No. 2497, introduced by Zaffirini and Guillen, amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 341.0365, which mandates that certain public drinking water supply systems install treatment systems if specific conditions are met. This requirement applies to systems serving fewer than 100 connections that source their water from underground. The commission may order the installation of a treatment system, which could include filtration, if the system has repeatedly exceeded contaminant levels, has received multiple substantiated water quality complaints, and can reasonably install the treatment system to address these issues.

The bill aims to enhance water quality and safety for small public drinking water systems by ensuring that they take necessary actions when faced with contamination problems. The provisions outlined in the new section detail the criteria under which the commission can require these systems to implement additional treatment measures, thereby promoting public health and compliance with water quality standards. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 341.036 (Health and Safety Code 341)
Senate Committee Report: (Health and Safety Code 341)
Engrossed: (Health and Safety Code 341)
House Committee Report: (Health and Safety Code 341)