Establishes maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) for emerging contaminants in drinking water.

The bill amends the public health law to establish maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) for emerging contaminants in drinking water. The commissioner of health is required to set these goals by regulation for each emerging contaminant. The MCLGs are non-enforceable health goals. The commissioner must consider the health risks to sensitive populations, such as infants, children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems or chronic diseases. For microbial contaminants posing a public health risk, the MCLG is set at zero.

Establishes maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) for emerging contaminants in drinking water.

The bill amends the public health law to establish maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs) for emerging contaminants in drinking water. The commissioner of health is required to set these goals by regulation for each emerging contaminant. The MCLGs are non-enforceable health goals. The commissioner must consider the health risks to sensitive populations, such as infants, children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems or chronic diseases. For microbial contaminants posing a public health risk, the MCLG is set at zero.