SB231 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Utilities; privately owned sewer and wastewater systems; systems under jurisdiction of Alabama Public Service Commission, further provided
Summary: SB231 would bring certain privately owned sewer and wastewater systems under the regulatory authority of the Alabama Public Service Commission, regardless of how the wastewater is disposed of.
What This Bill Does
It creates size-based categories for privately owned wastewater systems and places PSC oversight on them. Cluster systems (design flow 15,000 GPD) would be regulated, with designs certified by licensed engineers and adherence to ADPH or ADEMs design and permits. The bill allows PSC to approve customer rates and to certify the financial viability of the wastewater management entity; the act becomes effective October 1, 2025.

Who It Affects
Privately owned sewer and wastewater system operators that meet the size thresholds (cluster or community), who would come under PSC regulation.
Customers connected to these privately owned systems, as their rates would be approved by the Public Service Commission.

Key Provisions
Expands PSC regulation to privately owned sewer and wastewater systems that meet defined size categories (cluster 15,000 GPD) and regardless of disposal method.
Defines key terms (Cluster Wastewater System, Community Wastewater System, Small-Flow Cluster System, Wastewater System, Design Flow, etc.) and sets jurisdictional touchpoints with ADEM and ADPH for design and permitting.
Requires systems to be designed and certified by a licensed professional engineer to meet applicable design and permit requirements established by ADEM or ADPH.
Authorizes PSC to regulate rates charged to customers and to issue a Certificate of Economic Viability for the wastewater management entity.
Effective date: October 1, 2025.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Telecommunications & Utilities