HB 1225 Summary

• Requires not-for-profit sewer utilities to demonstrate a sewage disposal system is "failing" before mandating connection to public sewer systems, and provides property owners 180 days to repair or replace failing systems.

• Establishes board membership requirements for regional sewage districts, including at least one elected official representing a political subdivision and other trustees who must be ratepayers or residents.

• Requires district boards to provide written summaries of how flat charges for water and sewer services were calculated when requested by customers.

• Allows campgrounds and youth camps to be billed for sewage service either at a flat rate or by meter, with minimum charges during off-season months (September-May).

• Modifies district lien collection procedures to require civil action rather than automatic attachment, and increases penalties for providing false information to health officers to Class C infractions.