Bill > A1400

This bill requires owners or operators of public water systems to immediately notify, via telephone and email, the governing bodies of municipalities and chief administrators of school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and institutions of higher education when the water system experiences a Tier 2 Public Notice violation under the Environmental Protection Agency's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. The notification must include specific details about the contamination, such as the name of the contaminant, its maximum allowable level, the actual levels found, dates of testing, sample locations, and suggested remedies for customers. The term "Tier 2 Public Notice" refers to a specific category of drinking water violations that require timely communication to potentially affected populations. By expanding notification requirements to include institutions of higher education and providing comprehensive information about water quality issues, the bill aims to enhance transparency and public safety regarding drinking water standards. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1400