S.1222

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·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1222 mandates public water systems and landlords to notify customers of elevated PFAS levels in drinking water and requires the.

New Jersey S1222 requires public water systems to notify customers when their drinking water exceeds the maximum contaminant level for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The notice must be sent within 30 days of confirming the exceedance and must include details about the PFAS MCL, the measurement process, and potential health effects. Public water systems must also provide annual updates until PFAS levels return to normal. Landlords must distribute these notices to tenants and provide PFAS information to prospective tenants before signing a lease.

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Environment and Energy Committee
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History

Jan 13

Senate

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