S. 3445 — A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense.

S. 3445 — A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to ensure that households whose drinking water is contaminated with certain harmful chemicals, specifically perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid, receive alternative sources of drinking water. This contamination is linked to activities conducted by the Department of Defense at nearby military installations. Key provisions of the law require the Secretary of Defense to provide alternative drinking water to households that meet specific criteria.