SB2825 Summary

• Renames the North Shore Sanitary District to the North Shore Water Reclamation District, updating all statutory references accordingly.

• Grants the district authority to establish rates and charges for treatment and disposal of sewage and surface/ground water, with liens attaching to real estate for delinquent charges.

• Adds comprehensive enforcement provisions allowing the district to prohibit illegal discharges into sewers, issue cease-and-desist orders, assess civil penalties ($1,000-$2,000 per day), and plug sewers for violations.

• Authorizes the district to sell or dispose of recovered resources and renewable energy resources (biogas, nutrients, thermal energy, etc.) from wastewater treatment operations.

• Allows the district to contract with municipalities and other parties at higher rates and permits contracts with other governmental entities for treatment works within 20 miles.