A bill for an act relating to groundwater monitoring in the state, including the establishment of a pilot program, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2687 establishes a $100,000 pilot program to expand Iowa's groundwater monitoring by retrofitting up to 100 existing private wells owned by businesses or other entities with modern monitoring equipment. The program, running from 2026-2029, requires voluntary participation with property owner consent and sets standards for installation, data safety, and equipment (measuring water levels and temperature). All retrofit costs are covered by the state, and data collected will be shared with the Iowa Geological Survey for statewide analysis while giving well owners access to their own data. The program mandates a 2028 report evaluating the pilot's effectiveness before potential future expansion.