An Act promoting drinking water quality for all

This bill creates new regulations for private wells in Massachusetts, which are defined as systems serving fewer than 25 people or operating for less than 60 days a year. It requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish minimum safety standards for these wells and allows certified drillers to build or modify them without mandatory inspections when the property is transferred between close family members. Additionally, the legislation expands a state loan program to help homeowners afford water treatment systems that meet public drinking water standards. Local health boards will enforce these rules, and the bill includes provisions to reduce paperwork burdens for individuals and businesses.