An Act to ensure safe drinking water for state funding eligibility in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

This bill requires Massachusetts municipalities to meet state and federal drinking water standards to qualify for state funding or grants. To comply, towns and cities must annually test water for contaminants like lead and PFAS, obtain MassDEP certification, and submit remediation plans if noncompliant (with funding suspended until fixed). The state will provide technical support and prioritize funding for infrastructure upgrades addressing water quality issues. MassDEP must publish annual reports tracking municipal compliance, with the law taking effect January 1, 2026.