Vermont H0722 authorizes municipalities to regulate surface water use for public drinking water supplies.

Vermont H0722 proposes to amend state law to allow towns, cities, and incorporated villages to adopt ordinances regulating the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies. This regulation applies to public water systems within the municipality's jurisdiction, excluding transboundary lakes or ponds. The municipal ordinance would take precedence over any conflicting rules adopted by the Secretary of Natural Resources. The bill aims to promote public health, safety, welfare, and convenience by giving municipalities control over surface water use for drinking water supplies.

Vermont H0722 authorizes municipalities to regulate surface water use for public drinking water supplies.

Vermont H0722 proposes to amend state law to allow towns, cities, and incorporated villages to adopt ordinances regulating the surface water use of public waters used as drinking water supplies. This regulation applies to public water systems within the municipality's jurisdiction, excluding transboundary lakes or ponds. The municipal ordinance would take precedence over any conflicting rules adopted by the Secretary of Natural Resources. The bill aims to promote public health, safety, welfare, and convenience by giving municipalities control over surface water use for drinking water supplies.