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A 1042·NJ·house

Requires owners or operators of public community water systems to perform certain tests for Legionella bacteria.

In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: DeAngelo, Wayne P.
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to AEN

Jan 13, 2026

Summary

The bill obligates owners or operators of public community water systems to sample drinking water for Legionella bacteria on a set schedule and report results to the Department of Environmental Protection. If dangerous levels are detected, they must notify customers, begin cleanup within 30 days and finish it within six months. The goal is to protect public health by catching and fixing contamination early.

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