Bill
HB 1902
84(R) - 2015
House Natural Resources
House Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Positive
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Donna Howard
Co-Author(s)
Jason Isaac
Eddie Lucio III
Paul Workman
Bill Caption
Relating to the regulation and use of graywater and alternative onsite water.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 1902, if passed, would make a number of marginal changes to the Water Code regarding grey water (section 341.039). Some of the more noteworthy changes which would be introduced by the bill are that grey water standards must allow for toilet and urinal flushing, the Commission must be permitted to inspect grey water facilities, and the new definition of “alternative onsite water”. Alternative onsite water would be defined as rainwater, air conditioning condensate, foundation drain water, storm water, cooling tower blowdown, pool backwash and drain water, reverse osmosis reject water, and any other source approved by the Commission.
Vote Recommendation Notes
HB 1902 is essentially a clerical bill which cleans up the
code. We do appreciate the requirement that parties be guaranteed allowance to
use grey water for certain waste tasks. As such, we support this bill on the
grounds of maintaining property rights.
Organizations Supporting
City of Austin
The Sierra Club