A 2470 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires institutions of higher education to test for lead in drinking water annually, report test results, and install lead filters or treatment devices.

This bill requires all New Jersey colleges and universities to test drinking water for lead annually using a state-certified laboratory. Institutions must report results to state education and environmental officials, post findings online, and notify students and staff. If lead levels exceed safe standards, schools must immediately close affected water outlets, provide alternative drinking water, and install certified lead-removing filters on every drinking water outlet in buildings containing lead pipes, solder, or fixtures.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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