SB249 Summary

• Creates source water protection areas in Morgan County around public water supply intake facilities to prevent contamination from hazardous materials including oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and petroleum products.

• Prohibits construction and operation of storage facilities with capacity exceeding 10,000 gallons for hazardous materials within one-quarter mile of intake facilities (or 1,000 feet downstream and 5,000 feet upstream for river/stream locations, plus 200 feet landward).

• Allows municipalities to issue permits for otherwise prohibited storage facilities if they determine the facility poses no risk of contamination to the public water supply after holding a public hearing at least 30 days after notice.

• Permits must include design plans, specifications, and declarations of construction and operation methods; any variance from the approved permit invalidates the permit.

• Authorizes affected municipalities to file civil actions in Morgan County Circuit Court to enjoin unauthorized construction of storage facilities and abate violations pending court determination of authorization.