water quality; testing; on-site

Summary

The bill would require owners of most facilities that discharge to groundwater or surface water to obtain an aquifer protection permit, with public notice, fee schedules, and on‑site bacteriological testing allowed for towns of 1,000‑9,999 residents using EPA‑approved equipment. It also establishes an Arizona pollutant discharge elimination system (AZPDES) that mirrors federal Clean Water Act requirements, sets permit conditions, and provides an upset defense. The measure was vetoed by the governor.

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