Politics & Government

Bill Approved to Notify Public of Sewage Spills

If signed by Gov. Malloy, the law would require DEEP to notify the public of expected sewage overflows during storms, as well as unexpected spills

The General Assembly has unanimously passed a bill that would require Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to notify the public when unexpected sewage spills occur, according to the Stamford Advocate. The bill now awaits Gov. Dannel Malloy's signature.

If the bill is signed, DEEP would be required to post a map on its website tracking expected sewage overflows during storms, as well as unexpected spills along with the date, time, treatment plan and other pertinent information.

"This bill gives the public additional knowledge of any spill or overflow of a nearby plant," State Rep. Christie Carpino (R-Cromwell), who also voted for the bill, . "Residents deserve to know of any spills that could possibly cause harm."

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