S.1072

Requires owners or operators of public community water systems to perform certain tests for Legionella bacteria.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1072 mandates monthly and quarterly testing for Legionella bacteria in public community water systems.

New Jersey S1072 requires owners or operators of public community water systems to conduct monthly and quarterly tests for Legionella bacteria. Monthly tests must sample at least one percent of water system facilities, while quarterly tests must sample at least 0.1 percent of service lines in each quadrant of the service area. The Department of Environmental Protection will develop standards for Legionella bacteria levels and best practices for testing.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 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 Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee