A3760

Requires DEP to establish maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium in drinking water.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3760 mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to set a maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium in drinking water.

New Jersey A3760 requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium in drinking water. The bill sets a limit of 10 parts per billion for hexavalent chromium, with different implementation timelines for public water systems based on their size. The bill also allows for more stringent standards upon recommendation from the Drinking Water Quality Institute. This act does not change the maximum contaminant level for total chromium in drinking water.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee