What does TESTING OF UNDERGROUND DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN CONNECTION of Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require testing of underground drinking water sources in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations. It establishes requirements for testing frequency based on whether injection has previously occurred, is commencing, or is ongoing at a site. Testing must be conducted by certified laboratories and include testing for factors indicating damage from hydraulic fracturing. Operators must submit testing results to the Administrator within two weeks of testing. An exception to the testing requirements applies if there is no accessible underground source of drinking water within one mile of the site. The Administrator is required to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of testing results, searchable by ZIP Code.

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Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act. The proposed amendment would require testing of underground sources of drinking water. The testing is specifically related to hydraulic fracturing operations.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2025.

Last updated: 11/18/2025 · Introduced: 11/18/2025

Author: Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)

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This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to mandate testing of underground drinking water sources near hydraulic fracturing operations.
It requires hydraulic fracturing operators to submit testing results to a publicly accessible database searchable by ZIP code.
Testing frequency is determined by the status of injection activities at a site, and must be performed by certified laboratories.

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