AN ACT CONCERNING WELL WATER QUALITY.

HB 7248 modifies well water reporting requirements and allows temporary policy implementation. It requires private well test results to be reported to local health authorities and the Department of Public Health (DPH), maintaining confidentiality except for specific disclosures. The bill adds a new exception permitting DPH or local health authorities to share test results with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) when approved by the commissioner. It also establishes a process for DPH to implement temporary policies on water supply connections while final regulations are drafted, requiring public posting of these policies and a 20-day notice before final adoption. The bill directly affects private well owners, health authorities, and state environmental agencies.