A1961

Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1961 mandates annual lead testing in drinking water at higher education institutions, reporting results, and installing lead filters.

New Jersey A1961 requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report the test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices. Each institution must test drinking water outlets within 90 days of the act's effective date and annually thereafter. If elevated lead levels are found, the institution must close off the outlet and provide an alternate drinking water supply until the lead level is below the federal or state standard.

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Where it stands

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Higher Education Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee