CT SB01031

Establishes a mandatory annual certification program for commercial salt applicators administered by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, with certification fees covering all program costs and no General Fund support required.

Requires the Commissioners of Energy and Environmental Protection and Transportation to conduct training programs for state, municipal, and private roadside applicators based on Connecticut's "Green Snow Pro: Sustainable Winter Operations" guide, with at least one training session per county, effective October 1, 2021.

Provides liability protection for certified commercial applicators and property owners who implement best management practices for winter maintenance, except in cases of gross negligence or reckless disregard, provided they maintain three-year records of de-icing material applications, treatment dates, and weather conditions.

Requires local health departments to establish electronic reporting systems by January 1, 2022, for homeowners to register damage from sodium chloride runoff, and directs the Office of Policy and Management to identify financial resources for remediation assistance.

Mandates that persons installing residential water treatment systems test drinking water for sodium and chloride presence before recommending automatic water softeners or tanks.