HB 5518·CT·house
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUBSURFACE SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, WATER OPERATOR APPRENTICES AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DRINKING WATER STATUTES.
Signed into LawFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Jaime Foster (D)
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SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Jun 4, 2026
Summary
The act revises statutes that govern bottled water, drinking‑water testing, environmental laboratories, and asbestos abatement. It creates new definitions, sampling and analysis requirements, certification and training standards, and adds notice and enforcement rules. The changes become effective on Oct. 1, 2026 and affect water suppliers, labs, asbestos contractors and property owners.
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