New York A04383 mandates oil and gas drillers or producers to restore or replace public or private potable water supplies affected by pollution or.

New York A04383 amends the environmental conservation law to add a new title on the protection of water supplies. It requires any owner, driller, or producer who affects a public or private potable water supply by pollution or diminution to restore or replace the affected supply. Pollution is defined by an increase in certain parameters exceeding EPA drinking water standards, or by a ten percent increase if not recognized by EPA standards. Diminution is defined by a significant decrease in water volume.

New York A04383 mandates oil and gas drillers or producers to restore or replace public or private potable water supplies affected by pollution or.

New York A04383 amends the environmental conservation law to add a new title on the protection of water supplies. It requires any owner, driller, or producer who affects a public or private potable water supply by pollution or diminution to restore or replace the affected supply. Pollution is defined by an increase in certain parameters exceeding EPA drinking water standards, or by a ten percent increase if not recognized by EPA standards. Diminution is defined by a significant decrease in water volume.