S.Con.Res.28

Strongly urges DEP to adopt standards for certain drinking water contaminants as recommended by NJ Drinking Water Quality Institute.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Urges New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to adopt drinking water standards for 14 contaminants as recommended by the Drinking Water.

New Jersey SCR28 urges the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt standards for 14 drinking water contaminants as recommended by the New Jersey Drinking Water Quality Institute. The resolution highlights that despite improvements in drinking water quality, many contaminants remain unregulated. The Drinking Water Quality Institute has made recommendations for contaminants including perchlorate, radon-222, and formaldehyde, among others. The resolution emphasizes the importance of adopting these standards to protect public health.

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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