Expands the definition of sewage to include stormwater for certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities.

This bill amends the public authorities law to include stormwater in the definition of sewage for certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities. Stormwater is defined as a flow of water occurring on the ground or other surface from rain or meltwater that is not absorbed by the soil or other surface. The bill ensures that existing duties and functions related to stormwater management are not transferred, reassigned, or contracted out of municipal employees.

Expands the definition of sewage to include stormwater for certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities.

This bill amends the public authorities law to include stormwater in the definition of sewage for certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities. Stormwater is defined as a flow of water occurring on the ground or other surface from rain or meltwater that is not absorbed by the soil or other surface. The bill ensures that existing duties and functions related to stormwater management are not transferred, reassigned, or contracted out of municipal employees.