WATER QUALITY: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health to review the Community Water System Accountability letter grade point values.
Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/2/2026.
Summary
The Senate passed a resolution asking the Louisiana Department of Health to examine the scoring system used for community water system letter grades and change it if needed to give the public a more accurate picture of water quality. The request applies to all community water systems in the state and requires the department to report its findings and any changes to the Senate Health Committee by March 1 2027. The move follows four years of grading data and aims to improve confidence in the grades consumers see.
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