S.Con.Res.44

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

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

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

This resolution urges the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to adopt drinking water standards for 14 hazardous contaminants, as recommended by the Drinking Water Quality Institute. The contaminants include perchlorate, a hazardous industrial chemical used in the production of explosives; radon-222, a radioactive gas and known human carcinogen; and formaldehyde, an organic compound used in embalming to temporarily preserve human and animal remains.

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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