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Introduced
01/10/2018
01/10/2018
In Committee
04/25/2018
04/25/2018
Crossed Over
04/25/2018
04/25/2018
Passed
Dead
05/02/2018
05/02/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Water Resources Review Committee. The bill codifies rules promulgated by the water quality control commission (commission) of the Colorado department of public health and environment concerning allowable uses of reclaimed domestic wastewater, which is wastewater that has been treated for subsequent reuses other than drinking water. Section 3 of the bill defines 3 categories of water quality standards for reclaimed domestic wastewater, sets forth the allowable uses for each water quality standard category, and adds marijuana cultivation as an allowable use for reclaimed domestic wastewater. Section 3 also authorizes the commission to establish new categories of water quality standards and to recategorize any use of reclaimed domestic wastewater to a less stringent category of water quality standard. Section 3 also authorizes the division of administration in the department of public health and environment to grant variances for uses of reclaimed domestic wastewater. Sections 1, 2, and 4 make conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill codifies rules promulgated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Water Quality Control Commission concerning the allowable uses of reclaimed domestic wastewater, which is treated wastewater that can be reused for purposes other than drinking. The bill defines three categories of water quality standards for reclaimed domestic wastewater and adds marijuana cultivation as an allowable use under the less stringent Category 2 standard. The Commission is authorized to establish new categories of water quality standards and recategorize any use of reclaimed domestic wastewater to a less stringent category. The bill also allows the Division of Administration to grant variances from the water quality standards if the proposed usage will sufficiently protect public health and the environment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb18-1053 |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_1053_ren.pdf |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_1053_eng.pdf |
| BillText | http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2018A/bills/2018a_1053_01.pdf |
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