Connecticut 2021 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00009

Introduced
1/8/21  
Introduced
1/8/21  
Refer
1/8/21  

Caption

An Act Concerning The Effects Of Sodium Chloride On Private Wells And Public Drinking Water Supplies.

Impact

If enacted, SB00009 would lead to significant amendments in the state's existing environmental statutes. These changes would specifically target regulations regarding the application of sodium chloride in winter maintenance activities. The intent is not only to protect individual property owners with private wells but also to enhance public health standards by ensuring that municipal water supplies remain safe and uncontaminated. As municipalities are required to adopt stricter guidelines, they may also have to invest in more environmentally friendly alternatives for road treatment.

Summary

Senate Bill 00009 aims to address and mitigate the harmful effects of sodium chloride, commonly used for melting ice and snow on road surfaces, on both private wells and public drinking water supplies. The bill emphasizes the need for legislative action to protect drinking water sources from contamination linked to excessive sodium chloride runoff. By introducing regulations concerning the use of sodium chloride, the bill seeks to safeguard the quality of water supplies and ensure environmental sustainability.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding SB00009 revolves around the balance between effective winter road safety measures and environmental protection. Proponents of the bill argue that the adverse effects of sodium chloride on drinking water are too significant to ignore and advocate for the adoption of the proposed regulations. However, critics may raise concerns regarding the potential increased costs for municipalities in implementing alternative measures or the feasibility of adopting these new regulations during severe winter conditions. Consequently, debates may ensue over the level of environmental protection that should be prioritized against practical public safety concerns during inclement weather.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05290

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

CT HB05355

An Act Concerning The Water Resources Of The Upper Farmington River Valley.

CT SB00383

An Act Concerning The Effect Of Offshore Wind Facilities On State Fisheries.

CT HB05219

An Act Concerning Standards For The Spraying Of Herbicides Along Railroad Right-of-ways.

CT SB00318

An Act Concerning A Study Of Private Equity Ownership Of Nursing Homes.

CT SB00385

An Act Concerning Energy Procurements, Certain Energy Sources And Programs Of The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.

CT SB00435

An Act Concerning The Designation Of Farm Land And Open Space Land And Revisions To The Connecticut Entity Transactions Act.

CT SB00137

An Act Concerning Gas, Electric, Sewer And Water Delivery Work.

CT HB05453

An Act Concerning The Membership And Processes Of The Connecticut Siting Council.

CT HB05433

An Act Establishing A Procedure For The State Historic Preservation Officer To Make Determinations Concerning Certain Environmental Effects.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.