Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act

Bill 110 s 2080, also known as the Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of sewage overflows in communities across the country.

The bill requires publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) to notify the public, local governments, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of any sewage overflows that occur. This notification must be made within four hours of the overflow being discovered. Additionally, POTWs must provide annual reports to the EPA detailing the number and volume of overflows that occurred during the year.

Furthermore, the bill requires the EPA to establish a publicly accessible national database that contains information on sewage overflows, including the location, cause, and volume of each overflow. This database will allow the public to easily access information about sewage overflows in their communities and hold POTWs accountable for addressing the issue. Overall, the Sewage Overflow Community Right-to-Know Act aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding sewage overflows, ultimately working towards improving water quality and public health in communities across the United States.