Bill Summary for S 606 (2011-2012)

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Apr 14 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 606 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 14, 2011
TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY ISSUES REGARDING THE USE OF RECLAIMED WATER AND THE CURRENT PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD TO THE DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER AND RECLAIMED WATER.
Intro. by Stein, Stevens, Hunt.

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Requires the Division of Water Quality to study issues regarding the use of reclaimed water, the current permitting requirements for the discharge of wastewater and reclaimed water, and possible changes to the permitting system that may help encourage the use of reclaimed water while protecting against any threat to the environment or public health from the use, overflow, or discharge of reclaimed water. Requires a report to the Environmental Review Commission by December 31, 2011.