Committee reviews water reuse study and current DEQ permitting processes

Oct 20, 2025

The Water Policy Interim Committee heard an overview of the HJR 74 water reuse study and a presentation from DEQ on current permitting for reclaimed water, followed by public comments from conservation and agricultural stakeholders.

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Sen. Wylie Galt, presiding officer of the Water Policy Interim Committee, opened a session on House Joint Resolution 74 that set out the committee's study approach for water reuse systems and the regulatory review the committee will pursue. Toni Henneman, lead staff for the committee, said the study will examine technical, legal, and permitting barriers to reuse systems across Montana.

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