Bill > A2836

This bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Health (DOH), owners or operators of public water systems, and owners or operators of certain buildings to take specific actions to prevent and control cases of Legionnaires' disease. Key provisions include: requiring public water systems to maintain a minimum disinfectant chlorine residual and conduct testing; mandating that public water systems provide notice to customers about disruptions that could increase Legionella bacteria; directing the DOH to investigate reported Legionnaires' disease cases and establish a public registry; and requiring owners of certain buildings to implement water management programs to minimize Legionella growth. The bill also directs the DOH to develop a public awareness campaign and requires the DOH, DEP, and Department of Community Affairs to submit an annual report on Legionnaires' disease in the state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2836