AN ACT CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND WATER QUALITY REGULATIONS.

HB 5535 encourages investments in water infrastructure projects required by state or federal environmental regulations. It authorizes water providers to add a surcharge for specific projects that improve water quality and public health, such as those addressing chemical contaminants like PFAS. The bill directly affects municipal water systems and utilities responsible for meeting regulatory standards. This surcharge mechanism provides a funding tool for compliance without mandating new regulations. The bill is currently pending in the Energy and Technology Committee.