The bill, H.B. No. 5208, amends the Health and Safety Code by adding a new subsection to Section 341.036, which pertains to public drinking water supply systems that source their water from underground wells. The new provision allows the commission to mandate the installation of a filtration system for such wells under specific conditions. These conditions include prior recommendations from the commission for the installation of a filtration system and either the public water system's failure to maintain the well according to commission rules or having received multiple complaints about the source in the previous year.

This legislation aims to enhance the safety and quality of drinking water supplied by public systems that rely on underground sources, ensuring that necessary filtration systems are installed when certain criteria are met. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 341.036 (Health and Safety Code 341)