CT HB05151

Small community water systems (serving 25-1,000 year-round residents) must prepare comprehensive fiscal and asset management plans for all capital assets by January 1, 2021, with annual updates thereafter.

Fiscal and asset management plans must document asset condition, useful life, maintenance history, manufacturer recommendations, and plans for reconditioning or replacement, with hydropneumatic pressure tank assessment as the initial priority.

Small community water systems must complete a hydropneumatic pressure tank assessment on a Department of Public Health form by May 2, 2019.

Civil penalties for water supply violations increased to a maximum of $5,000 per violation per day, with the Commissioner establishing penalty schedules published on the Department of Public Health website rather than through formal regulation adoption.

Exemptions apply to systems regulated by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, systems subject to existing asset management requirements, and state agencies.