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NJ A2423

NJ A2423
Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via telephone, email or text message.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would require public water systems to provide prompt public notice when a boil water notice is in effect. Under the bill, the owner or operator of a public water system would be required to notify its affected customers of a boil water notice as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the public water system learns of the emergency or other condition. Beginning 90 days after the bill is enacted into law, a public water system would be required to notify its customers of a boil water notice via the preferred means of contact of each customer of the water system. A public water system would be required to acquire the capability to notify its customers of a boil water notice by telephone, electronic mail, or text message. The bill requires that a boil water notice contain the following information: the name of the public water system affected; the geographical area affected; the date of the occurrence giving rise to the boil water notice; the corrective actions to be taken by the consumers; and a telephone number where customers may reach an appropriate party to address questions or other concerns. The bill also requires the owner oroperator of the public water system to notify its customers of the rescission of a boil water notice in the same manner that the notice was issued.

AI Summary

This bill would require public water systems in New Jersey to provide prompt public notice to their customers when a boil water notice is in effect. Beginning 90 days after the bill is enacted, public water systems would be required to notify their customers of a boil water notice via the customer's preferred means of contact, such as telephone, email, or text message. The bill also specifies the information that must be included in the boil water notice, such as the name of the affected water system, the geographical area impacted, and a phone number for customers to reach an appropriate party. The public water system would also be responsible for notifying customers when the boil water notice is rescinded.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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