Establishes two-year pilot program to address antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes in State water systems; appropriates $3 million.
Introduced First Reading Senate Referred to SEN
Summary
The bill launches a two‑year pilot program, run by the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Health, and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, to monitor and eliminate antibiotic‑resistant bacteria (ARB) and genes (ARG) in key water sources. It targets large wastewater plants, big hospitals, surface waters, agricultural sites, sediments and vulnerable groundwater, using advanced sensors and testing methods. $3 million is appropriated to support the effort, which will end unless extended by the Governor and Legislature.
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