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DoD to Provide Clean Water for Military PFAS Contamination

This bill requires the Department of Defense to offer alternative clean drinking water to households whose private wells are contaminated with specific chemicals (PFAS) due to military activities. This ensures affected citizens have access to safe water if their community has already experienced similar issues.
Key points
The Department of Defense must provide clean water options (like bottled water or public water connections) if your private well is contaminated by military base activities.
Eligibility requires your well to be near a military site, contamination to exceed federal limits, and other homes in your community to have already received similar aid.
This help is not required if your community is already connected to a public water system or if the DoD has already fixed the contamination issue to meet safety standards.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3445
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2025-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3445.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense must provide clean water options (like bottled water or public water connections) if your private well is contaminated by military base activities.
  • Eligibility requires your well to be near a military site, contamination to exceed federal limits, and other homes in your community to have already received similar aid.
  • This help is not required if your community is already connected to a public water system or if the DoD has already fixed the contamination issue to meet safety standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health