CT HB05489

Water companies may submit lead service line replacement plans to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority identifying the number of lines to be replaced, schedule, costs, and customer cost-sharing amounts.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority may approve plans and authorize cost recovery through rate adjustments or customer surcharges, or reject the plan entirely.

Municipal and district health departments cannot require businesses to submit to water testing more frequently than the Department of Public Health requires.

Defines key terms including "lead service line" (water service line testing positive for lead), "curb stop" (location at or near property line), and "service connection" (pipe from water main to curb stop).

Section 1 becomes effective October 1, 2018; Section 2 becomes effective July 1, 2018.