S.1044

Requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in drinking water; requires DEP to establish educational program.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1044 mandates public water systems and landlords to notify customers and tenants of elevated PFAS levels in drinking water and requires.

New Jersey S1044 requires public water systems to notify customers when their drinking water exceeds the PFAS maximum contaminant level. This notice must be sent within 30 days of the exceedance being confirmed and must include details about the PFAS MCL, the measurement process, potential health effects, and information on the educational program. Landlords must distribute this notice to tenants within three business days of receipt and post it in a prominent location.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee