relative to wastewater surcharges.

This bill updates laws regarding wastewater services by allowing water companies to charge customers outside municipal boundaries a rate up to 15 percent higher than those inside, provided the level of service remains equal. It clarifies that homeowners associations are not considered public utilities simply because they provide water or sewer services. Additionally, the legislation permits municipalities to use funds collected from sewer surcharges on external customers for specific infrastructure projects, including sewer system maintenance, capital reserves, and the expansion or replacement of natural gas lines. These changes take effect on September 1, 2024.