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TCEQ adopts amendments to reclaimed-water and related rules to implement Senate Bill 1289
Summary
The commission adopted amendments to 30 TAC Chapters 210 and 321 to implement SB 1289, including provisions allowing reclaimed-water production owners to return unused reclaimed water to associated wastewater collection systems with owner consent.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on Feb. 13 adopted amendments to 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 210 (Use of Reclaimed Water) and 321 (Control of Certain Activities by Rule) to implement statutory changes from Senate Bill 1289 (88th Legislature).
Under the adopted amendments, owners of reclaimed-water production facilities have an alternative mechanism for disposing of unused domestic reclaimed water through the collection system of an associated wastewater treatment facility, but only with the consent of the owner/operator of that collection system. The rule package also clarified regulatory citations associated with general provisions for reclaimed-water use. Staff said they received three public comments during the hybrid hearing held Nov. 12, 2024, made minor changes in response and recommended adoption.
The Office of Public Interest Counsel reviewed the rulemaking and supported adoption. Commissioners said the amendments are consistent with legislative direction, and the commission approved the adoption as recommended by the executive director.
Adopted changes will be effective according to the normal administrative schedule; staff will post the final text and respond to comments in the rulemaking record.
