AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SUBSURFACE SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, WATER OPERATOR APPRENTICES AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DRINKING WATER STATUTES.

This bill updates Connecticut's environmental health and drinking water statutes to clarify definitions and establish new regulatory requirements for bottled water. It directly affects bottlers, water sources, and the Department of Public Health by creating standardized definitions for terms like bottled water, spring water, and mineral water. Key provisions require the Department to inspect and approve in-state bottled water sources, issue annual schedules listing contaminants and their safe levels, and establish specific standards for fluoridated and distilled water. The changes also expand oversight to include perfluoroalkyl substances and unregulated contaminants, ensuring clearer safety guidelines for consumers.