Senate Bill 628 aims to enhance the notification process regarding groundwater protection standards and perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exceedances. The bill mandates that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must notify the relevant county health department, tribal health department, and county land and conservation department in both the affected county and any adjacent counties that may be negatively impacted by the exceedance. This notification must occur within seven business days of the DNR verifying the exceedance. Additionally, the DNR is required to create and maintain a notification system to inform these departments about the types of exceedances that trigger the notice requirement.

The bill introduces new legal language under section 283.90 of the statutes, detailing the notification process and the responsibilities of the DNR. It specifies that the notice is subject to public inspection and copying, ensuring transparency. The DNR is also granted the authority to establish procedures for providing notice under this section, further streamlining the communication process regarding groundwater safety and PFAS standards.