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HB 5519·CT·house

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ON-SITE WASTEWATER SPECIALISTS AND WATER OPERATOR APPRENTICES.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Geraldo Reyes (D)
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TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

Apr 20, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that anyone performing on‑site wastewater specialist duties must be certified by the Department of Public Health and appointed by a local health director. It creates three certification levels (Phase I, II, III) based on system size and sets training, exam, and renewal rules with no application fees. The measure aims to standardize oversight of subsurface sewage disposal systems and improve public health protection.

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