extending the authorization of the department of environmental services for the evaluation and mitigation of new community water system contamination risks.

HB 1089 extends the Department of Environmental Services' authorization to evaluate and mitigate contamination risks for new community water systems. It specifically applies to smaller groundwater sources (under 57,600 gallons daily) that could affect existing private wells. The bill requires the department to adopt rules ensuring new water systems don’t cause unmitigated harm to nearby private water supplies. This continuation of existing authority directly affects new community water providers and protects adjacent private well users. The bill does not create new rules but maintains current protections for water safety.