New Jersey S2847 mandates public water systems to identify and use alternative water sources when PFAS levels exceed safety limits.

New Jersey S2847 requires public community water systems to develop a plan identifying an alternative water supply to use when perfluoralkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exceed maximum contaminant levels. PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," are man-made compounds that do not break down in the environment and are found in various consumer products. The bill mandates immediate action to switch to the identified alternative water source upon discovering PFAS levels above safety standards.

New Jersey S2847 mandates public water systems to identify and use alternative water sources when PFAS levels exceed safety limits.

New Jersey S2847 requires public community water systems to develop a plan identifying an alternative water supply to use when perfluoralkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exceed maximum contaminant levels. PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," are man-made compounds that do not break down in the environment and are found in various consumer products. The bill mandates immediate action to switch to the identified alternative water source upon discovering PFAS levels above safety standards.