Environment (Water Quality)

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8846: Enacts the "CR clean water and sewer authority act"

This bill creates the CR Clean Water and Sewer Authority to replace Rockland County's existing Sewer District No. 1. It directly affects Rockland County residents and the county's existing sewer infrastructure, transferring ownership of all prior sewer district systems - including treatment plants, pipes, and pump stations - to the new authority. Key provisions establish the authority's powers, define its service area, outline how it will collect fees, issue bonds, and manage operations while maintaining limited liability for the state and municipalities. The authority will operate the sewer system as a public benefit corporation under specific legal provisions governing its structure, financing, and environmental compliance.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates authority to manage sewer infrastructure, preventing water pollution through treatment plants and proper waste management, directly protecting water resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9325: Relates to the wastewater infrastructure and drinking water program

Establishes a wastewater infrastructure and drinking water program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of existing local municipally-owned and funded drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds infrastructure upgrades for drinking water and wastewater systems, preventing pollution and protecting water resources per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5730: Establishes the water resiliency projects fund; appropriation

Establishes the water resiliency projects fund for flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation and other water related resiliency projects; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates water resiliency fund with appropriation for flood/stormwater projects, funding essential infrastructure through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water resiliency projects including flood and stormwater mitigation, directly supporting environmental protection and resource management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4571: Establishes the drinking water quality institute to make recommendations to the department of health relating to ensuring the safety of potable water

Establishes the drinking water quality institute to make recommendations to the department of health relating to ensuring the safety of potable water.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates drinking water quality institute to ensure potable water safety, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6609: Relates to water contamination, lead paint and air quality testing in New York city housing authority buildings

S 6609 requires New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to conduct annual testing for lead paint, water contamination (lead/copper), and indoor air quality in all its buildings. NYCHA must report results to the health commissioner, notify tenants if lead is found or air quality exceeds standards, and becomes liable for health damages caused by failures in these areas. The bill also criminalizes employee falsification of test records, with penalties including criminal charges and law enforcement referrals. This directly affects NYCHA operations and the health safety of its approximately 400,000 tenants across 170,000 units.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates annual testing for lead/water contamination and air quality in public housing, holds NYCHA liable for failures, and criminalizes falsification - strengthening pollution control and environmental health protections.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires NYCHA to test for hazards, notify tenants, and be liable for health damages - directly strengthening tenant protections in public housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Water Quality

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7645: Authorizes Duane Lake, in the town of Duanesburg, county of Schenectady, to participate in the septic system replacement fund

This bill adds Duane Lake in Duanesburg (Schenectady County) to the list of eligible areas for the state's septic system replacement fund. It directly affects property owners in Duane Lake who need to replace failing septic systems, allowing them to apply for reimbursement under the existing program. The bill amends the law to specifically include this location as eligible, based on established criteria like water quality risks, without creating new funding or changing program rules.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables septic system replacements to prevent groundwater pollution, directly aligning with pollution control in environmental protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 5936: Establishes the nutrient inactivant application permit

Establishes the nutrient inactivant application permit to allow for the use of products used for controlling phosphorus levels in lakes or ponds to prevent and inhibit harmful algal blooms.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes permits for phosphorus control products to prevent harmful algal blooms, directly addressing water pollution and ecosystem protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5626: Relates to permits and financial security for reclamation for salt mining beneath a lake; repealer

Relates to permits and financial security for reclamation for salt mining beneath a lake; requires such permits to be subject to environmental quality review procedures; requires financial security to cover any damages directly or indirectly resulting from salt mining activities beneath a lake, including, but not limited to, those resulting from collapse or water contamination.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires environmental quality reviews for permits and financial security for damages from lake mining, directly protecting water resources and preventing contamination per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7303: Establishes the drinking water quality institute to make recommendations to the department of health relating to ensuring the safety of potable water

Establishes the drinking water quality institute to make recommendations to the department of health relating to ensuring the safety of potable water.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates drinking water quality institute to ensure potable water safety, directly advancing environmental protection of water resources through regulatory recommendations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5764: Relates to the wastewater infrastructure and drinking water program

Establishes a wastewater infrastructure and drinking water program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of existing local municipally-owned and funded drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds infrastructure upgrades for water systems, preventing pollution and protecting public health - directly supports environmental protection through pollution control and conservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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