The bill, Substitute Senate Bill No. 1494, mandates the Connecticut Interagency PFAS Task Force to take specific actions regarding the remediation and testing of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water supplies. By July 15, 2025, the task force is required to identify funding sources for the remediation of municipally owned wells that exceed the PFAS drinking water standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, the bill calls for an acceleration of the phased testing approach for public drinking water supplies, which includes those owned by municipalities, private entities, and water companies, as outlined in the task force's PFAS Action Plan from November 1, 2019.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes these requirements and does not delete any existing provisions. It is designed to enhance the state's efforts to minimize health risks associated with PFAS contamination and to ensure that vulnerable populations have access to safe drinking water. The fiscal impact is expected to be minimal, with potential costs incurred by municipal water companies starting in fiscal year 2026, depending on the resources needed to expedite the testing process. The bill is effective upon passage.