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CT SB01494

CT SB01494
An Act Concerning Remediation And Testing For Pfas In Certain Water Supplies.


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Introduced
03/06/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To require water companies to test for PFAS levels and take remedial action when such test reflects certain levels of PFAS in such water supply.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Connecticut Interagency PFAS Task Force to take two key actions related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer products and known for their potential health risks. First, by July 15, 2025, the task force must identify funding sources to remediate municipally owned wells that exceed drinking water standards for PFAS, as established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Second, the task force must accelerate its existing testing approach for public drinking water supplies, covering water sources owned by municipalities, private entities, and water companies. The goal is to more quickly identify and address potential PFAS contamination in drinking water, which can pose significant health risks. The bill builds upon the task force's original PFAS Action Plan from November 1, 2019, and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Environment Committee (J)

Last Action

Senate LCO Amendment #8070 (D) - Senate LCO Amendment #8070 (D) (on 05/08/2025)

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