Requires public water systems and landlords to provide certain notice of elevated perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances levels in drinking water; requires DEP to establish educational program.

S 1044 requires public water systems in New Jersey to notify customers when PFAS (a group of chemicals linked to health risks) levels in drinking water exceed safety limits, sending written notices within 30 days to residents, schools, hospitals, and local officials. Landlords must distribute these notices to tenants within three business days and post them prominently in rental properties. Public water systems must also provide annual updates on contamination status until the issue is resolved, and a final notice when levels return to safe levels. The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to create an educational program about PFAS health effects. These requirements apply to all public water systems and landlords serving properties connected to those systems.