AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEWAGE RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT AND REQUIRING A REPORT CONCERNING WELL CONTAMINATION PROTOCOLS.
SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 464
Summary
The bill amends Connecticut’s Sewage Right‑to‑Know Act, obligating sewage treatment plants and collection systems to submit electronic spill reports within two hours of an incident. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) must post spill maps online, develop a real‑time alert system, and publish an annual summary of spills. The law aims to give the public and officials timely information to protect health and the environment.
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