Includes stormwater in the definition of sewage for purposes of certain water, sewer, and water and sewer authorities

This bill updates legal definitions within New York's public authorities laws to include stormwater as part of the definition of sewage. It directly affects water, sewer, and combined water and sewer authorities by requiring them to treat stormwater runoff the same way they treat human and animal waste. The legislation provides a clear definition of stormwater as rain or meltwater that cannot be absorbed by the ground. By making this change, the bill ensures that these authorities can regulate and manage stormwater under existing sewage management rules.