The U.S. House on Monday passed the "Local Water Protection Act," which was created by U.S. Rep. Brian Mast.
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The bill increases federal funding to prevent toxic agricultural runoff. It assists with septic to sewer conversions and addresses other forms of pollutants.
Mast said efforts to fix water quality issues surrounding Lake Okeechobee need to start at the source by preventing polluting.
The House just passed my Local Water Protection Act. This bipartisan bill will promote public health and defend our environment by addressing pollution at the source. Check it out: pic.twitter.com/7QbANaq97M
— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) April 8, 2019
