Water Authorities - As introduced, establishes that public water systems have a maximum allowable hardwater level of 180 mg/L, measured as calcium carbonate equivalents; creates compliance and reporting requirements; exempts measurements that exceed the limit due to seasonal runoff in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7.

Summary

The bill limits the hardness of water supplied by public systems to 180 mg per liter, measured as calcium carbonate. Systems that receive state money for upgrades after July 1, 2026 must meet the limit, while others are grandfathered until they get such funding. It also allows a temporary exemption when high hardness is caused by seasonal runoff, provided the system follows a notification and remediation process.

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