An Act relative to funding clean water in nitrogen sensitive areas

This bill directs $185 million from the state's General Fund to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection fund to help address water pollution in nitrogen-sensitive areas. The money will be distributed to local municipalities based on how many of these sensitive watersheds are located within their borders. Funds can be used for planning and implementing projects to reduce water pollution, including providing loans or subsidies for community septic management systems. This legislation specifically targets areas designated by the Department of Environmental Protection as nitrogen-sensitive to ensure compliance with state environmental codes.