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Mandatory Drinking Water Testing for Oil and Gas Drilling

New regulations mandate testing of underground drinking water sources near oil, gas, and geothermal energy extraction sites. This aims to protect citizens' access to safe water by ensuring regular quality monitoring and public access to test results.
Key points
Companies conducting drilling must test drinking water before starting, every 6 months during operations, and for 5 years after completion.
Test results will be publicly available in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) database, searchable by ZIP Code.
Prohibits drilling without agreement to conduct testing and report data, enhancing water safety for residents.
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Additional Information
Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2023
Print number: HR 4811
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2023-07-20