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NJ A1927
NJ A1927Requires boil water notices to be provided by certain public water systems via telephone, email or text message.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 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 requires public water systems, excluding certain transient systems, to promptly notify customers of a "boil water notice," which is a critical alert mandated by federal regulations when drinking water may be contaminated and needs to be boiled. Owners or operators must issue this notice within 24 hours of learning about the issue, and starting 90 days after the bill becomes law, they must use the customer's preferred contact method, such as telephone, email, or text message, 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 solicit customer preferences on their water bills. The notice itself must clearly state the affected water system and area, the reason for the notice, what consumers need to do, and a contact number for questions. Importantly, the bill also mandates that the rescission, or cancellation, of a boil water notice must be communicated using the same methods as the initial notification.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1927 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1927_I1.HTM |
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