S.986

Requires water purveyors to conduct, and report to DEP, water loss audits.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S986 mandates annual water loss audits for water purveyors serving at least 3,300 individuals.

New Jersey S986 amends the "Water Supply Management Act" to require water purveyors serving at least 3,300 individuals to conduct annual water loss audits and submit reports to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The bill mandates the DEP to adopt regulations for the conduct and validation of these audits, based on the American Water Works Association's "Water Audits and Loss Control Programs, Manual M36." Water purveyors must notify customers of reported water losses.

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Where it stands

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

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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