Water Pollution Control (Connecticut General Statutes: Title 22a - Environmental Protection; Chapter 446k) País/Territorio Estados Unidos de América Subdivisión territorial Connecticut Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2019 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Agua Palabra clave Legislación básica Control de la contaminación Contaminación de las aguas dulces Normas sobre calidad del agua Salud pública Protección del medio ambiente Eliminación de desechos Área geográphica Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte Resumen This chapter of the Connecticut General Statutes concerns water pollution control. It provides that it is found and declared that the pollution of the waters of the state is inimical to the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the state, is a public nuisance and is harmful to wildlife, fish and aquatic life and impairs domestic, agricultural, industrial, recreational and other legitimate beneficial uses of water, and that the use of public funds and the granting of tax exemptions for the purpose of controlling and eliminating such pollution is a public use and purpose for which public moneys may be expended and tax exemptions granted, and the necessity and public interest for the enactment of this chapter and the elimination of pollution is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination. It further provides that the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall examine all existing or proposed disposal systems, and shall compel their operation in a manner which shall conserve and protect the natural resources and environment of Connecticut and protect the public health, safety and welfare. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.cga.ct.gov