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NJ S3122
NJ S3122Requires water supply system testing and compliance with secondary drinking water regulations.
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Introduced
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
In Committee
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require a public community water system to sample and test the water supply on a quarterly basis for compliance with secondary drinking water regulations in accordance with testing protocols established by the Department of Environmental Protection (department). The testing protocols, in addition to requiring sampling when the water enters the distribution system, would require the public community water system to collect samples for testing from at least 10 percent of customer taps. The bill would also require that the owner or operator of a public community water system submit quarterly and annual test results to the department, to the governing body of each municipality within its service area, and to customers of the system. The bill would further require, whenever the test results of a water supply exceed the standards established in the secondary drinking water regulations, that the owner or operator of the public community water system formulate a compliance plan, within 30 days, that provides for the public community water system to take any action necessary to bring the water supply into compliance with the standard within 30 days after the plan's completion. Finally, the bill would require that the public community water system also develop and submit, for department approval, a maintenance plan for the system to ensure that the water supply continues to meet the standards set forth in the State's secondary drinking water regulations.
AI Summary
This bill requires public community water systems, which are systems that supply water to at least 15 service connections used by year-round residents or regularly serve at least 25 year-round residents, to regularly test their water for compliance with secondary drinking water regulations. These regulations, established by the Department of Environmental Protection (department), address aesthetic qualities of water like taste, odor, and color, which do not pose a direct health risk but can affect public acceptance. The testing must occur quarterly, with samples taken both when water enters the distribution system and from at least 10 percent of customer taps, following protocols set by the department. The results of these tests must be submitted quarterly and annually to the department, local municipal governing bodies, and customers. If test results exceed secondary standards, the water system owner or operator must develop a plan within 30 days to correct the issue within another 30 days, or sooner if a public health threat is identified, and may be granted extensions if new construction is needed. Furthermore, systems that exceed standards must also develop and submit a maintenance plan to the department for approval to ensure continued compliance, with specific timelines for submission, approval, and implementation of these plans.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 04/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3122 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3122_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3122_I1.HTM |
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