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NJ S2353

NJ S2353
Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via telephone, email or text message.

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Introduced
01/29/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires 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 is 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 is 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 is 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 or operator 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 mandates that public water systems must promptly inform their customers about boil water notices, which are official advisories requiring water to be boiled before consumption due to contamination concerns, as defined by federal regulations. Specifically, water system operators must issue these notices within 24 hours of learning about the issue and, starting 90 days after the bill becomes law, must use a customer's preferred contact method, such as telephone, email, or text message, to deliver the notice, in addition to any other required notifications. Public water systems will need to develop the capability to send these alerts through these direct contact methods and must also post them on their websites. The bill also requires that these notices include essential information like the water system's name, the affected area, the reason for the notice, recommended actions for consumers, and a contact number for questions. Furthermore, when the boil water advisory is lifted, the water system must notify customers using the same methods as the original notice.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/29/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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