Requires electric public utilities to develop service restoration plans for certain communities on well water or septic systems.
This bill requires New Jersey electric utilities to create service restoration plans for communities where at least 40% of residents rely on private well water or septic systems. These plans must include specific water resources like bottled water stations, water tanker trucks, and other community-specific supplies during prolonged power outages caused by major events (e.g., storms or disasters). Utilities must submit these plans to the Board of Public Utilities within one year of the bill's effective date, and the Board will post all plans online for public access. The goal is to ensure these vulnerable communities receive timely water access and power restoration, addressing health risks linked to extended outages.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 8, 2025
Last action May 8, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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Alex Sauickie
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