This bill allows New Jersey homeowners to deduct up to $45,000 annually from their gross income for removing specific contaminants from their primary residence. It covers lead-based paint, asbestos, lead pipes, and water treatment for sodium/chloride contamination (caused by road salt) in private wells. Homeowners must pay certified contractors for these removals, and the deduction applies regardless of income. The bill expires December 31, 2027, and retroactively covers eligible expenses since 2018.
This bill establishes the "New Jersey Greenwood Lake Fund" to dedicate $500,000 annually from New Jersey vessel registration and renewal fees toward protecting and maintaining Greenwood Lake. The fund, administered by the Department of Environmental Protection, will support projects exclusively on the New Jersey side of the lake, including water quality, recreation, and conservation efforts. It ensures these funds can be used without requiring matching contributions from New York State, even when joint projects are needed. The lake provides drinking water for 3.5 million residents and is a major recreational area for boating and outdoor activities.
This bill requires owners or operators of public community water systems in New Jersey to regularly test drinking water for Legionella bacteria. Specifically, they must test a random sample of at least 0.1% of service lines every three months and a random sample of at least 1% of water system facilities (like storage tanks and treatment plants) each month. If Legionella levels exceed the standard set by the Department of Environmental Protection, the system must immediately notify affected customers and complete remediation within six months. All testing must follow DEP-approved best practices and be conducted by accredited labs, with results reported to the department.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to identify and designate municipalities with "critical headwaters" (water sources supplying drinking water to at least 1 million residents) as "headwater guardians" within one year of the law's effective date. The DEP must develop a public process to identify these headwaters using data on watershed significance, water quality, and location in sensitive areas like the Highlands or Pinelands. Once designated, municipalities must implement environmental protections - such as enhanced stormwater management or riparian buffers - to safeguard water quality, with DEP determining specific requirements within six months. These designations will be recognized in local land use planning under state law and must undergo a 30-day public comment period.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct a five-year assessment of unregulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. It specifically mandates the DEP to evaluate whether current drinking water standards adequately protect children (considering their smaller body size and higher water intake relative to weight) and determine if new standards are needed for unregulated PFAS. The DEP must submit written reports of these assessments to the Governor and Legislature, and publish them online. The bill is pending before the Assembly Environment Committee and has not yet become law.
This bill directs New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to use funds from a settlement with 3M Company to address PFAS contamination. It creates a dedicated "PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund" to pay for water filtration systems, equipment, and remediation efforts. The fund specifically covers DEP-purchased equipment and reimburses local governments (counties, municipalities) for their eligible PFAS cleanup costs. All spending must follow clear reimbursement processes, with annual reports tracking how funds are used for drinking water filtration or broader PFAS remediation.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to set a maximum contaminant level of 10 parts per billion for hexavalent chromium (chromium-VI) in drinking water. It directly affects public water systems, with deadlines varying by system size: large systems (10,000+ connections) must comply within 2 years, mid-sized systems (1,000-9,999 connections) within 3 years, and small systems (<1,000 connections) within 4 years after the bill takes effect. The bill does not change existing limits for total chromium but explicitly prohibits hexavalent chromium from exceeding 10 ppb. The DEP may adopt stricter standards later if recommended by the Drinking Water Quality Institute.
This bill requires public water suppliers in New Jersey to immediately notify local governments and schools whenever a serious drinking water violation occurs under federal EPA rules. Specifically, suppliers must contact municipal officials and school administrators (including charter schools, nonpublic schools, and colleges) via phone and email within the affected area. The notification must detail the contaminant, test results, locations of violations, and suggested remedies for affected customers. It applies to all public water systems and ensures transparency about water safety issues impacting communities and educational institutions.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a comprehensive State Water Infrastructure Investment Plan every five years. The plan must estimate annual and long-term funding needs for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, identify revenue sources, prioritize projects (including environmental justice communities), and incorporate climate resilience strategies. It also mandates the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to publish additional details about water infrastructure projects and appropriates $200,000 to support these efforts. The bill directly affects state agencies, water systems, and communities relying on public water infrastructure.
This bill (A 2694) appropriates $12 million from the New Jersey General Fund to the Village of Ridgewood for drinking water infrastructure improvements specifically addressing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) pollution. The funding directly affects Ridgewood Water, a public water system serving over 60,000 residents across Ridgewood, Midland Park, Glen Rock, and Wyckoff. The key mechanism is a supplemental state appropriation to cover costs that would otherwise require significant rate increases for residents. The bill aims to prevent these rate hikes by providing direct financial support for PFAS-related infrastructure upgrades.
