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CT SB00506

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires municipalities with water use restrictions during drought advisories to post specific voluntary measures on their websites to achieve a 10 percent reduction in water use by residential, commercial, and industrial users

  • Mandates municipalities implement mandatory water use restrictions during drought watch conditions requiring a 20 percent reduction in water use

  • Requires 35 percent mandatory water use reduction during drought warning conditions with prohibited activities and specific measures posted on municipal websites

  • Requires 50 percent mandatory water use reduction during drought emergency conditions with prohibited activities and specific measures posted on municipal websites

  • Takes effect July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Water Usage And Conservation During Drought Conditions.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 522

5/19/2017

Committee Referrals

Environment1/20/2017

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