Environment (Drinking Water)

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 3852: Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or more than ninety parts per million of lead; and provides penalties for violations

Prohibits the sale of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead; prevents sellers of playground surfacing materials that contain PFAS, PAHs or lead from being held in violation when relying in good faith on a certificate of compliance provided by the manufacturer; provides penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits toxic chemicals (PFAS, PAHs, lead) in playground materials, reducing environmental pollution and health risks from hazardous substances.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1600: Allows certain parties of releases and covenants involving PFAS to seek contribution from other responsible parties

This bill allows companies or entities performing cleanup of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination to seek cost-sharing from other parties legally responsible for the pollution. It creates a new legal right under New York's General Obligations Law, specifically exempting PFAS cleanup providers from certain restrictions that previously limited their ability to pursue contribution claims. The law applies immediately to all PFAS-related cleanup efforts and directly affects cleanup contractors and the responsible parties (like manufacturers or polluters) who caused the contamination. This is a substantive policy change that clarifies cost allocation for PFAS remediation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables PFAS cleanup providers to seek cost-sharing from polluters, facilitating pollution remediation and holding responsible parties accountable for contamination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9069: Enacts the drinking water protection act

Enacts the drinking water protection act, relating to the adoption and enforcement of watershed rules and regulations for the purpose of protecting water quality.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes watershed rules to protect water quality, directly advancing environmental protection through regulatory enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8190: Establishes the pipeline investment for public environmental solutions program

Establishes the pipeline investment for public environmental solutions program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of existing local municipally-owned and funded drinking water, stormwater and sanitary sewer systems; makes such program eligible for funding from the Clean water, clean air and green jobs environmental bond act of 2022.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds replacement of water/sewer systems via Clean Water Bond Act, reducing pollution and protecting water resources as part of environmental infrastructure solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed both · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 1984: Directs the commissioner to publicly publish an annual report on the environmental radiation surveillance program

Directs the commissioner to publicly publish an annual report on the environmental radiation surveillance program and analyze such report showing trends and cumulative impact, as well as notify other relevant agencies if contamination has exceeded EPA standards for maximum amounts of contamination allowed in drinking water or food.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates annual radiation surveillance reports and notification if EPA standards exceeded, ensuring compliance with environmental protection standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Environmental Justice

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8001: Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects

Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to community water systems and non-community water systems for water quality projects that relate to the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds PFAS removal in water systems, directly reducing pollution and protecting water quality per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 2617: Relates to providing water utilities with access to water quality infrastructure improvement funding

This bill amends New York State laws to expand access to state funding for water quality infrastructure projects, primarily benefiting regulated water utilities and municipalities. It authorizes the Environmental Facilities Corporation to provide financial assistance (capped at $5 million annually per entity) for infrastructure repairs, replacements, or compliance with environmental health regulations. Water utility projects must serve a clear public purpose and directly benefit customers. Additionally, tax relief from funded infrastructure improvements must be used to lower current water rates and offset future rate increases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $5M annual state funding for public water infrastructure projects, expanding budget allocation for essential services per state appropriation rules.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands state funding for water quality infrastructure projects requiring compliance with environmental health regulations to protect water quality and reduce pollution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8486: Enacts the drinking water protection act

Enacts the drinking water protection act, relating to the adoption and enforcement of watershed rules and regulations for the purpose of protecting water quality.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enacts watershed rules to protect water quality, directly advancing environmental protection standards for natural resources and pollution control.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3722: Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects

Authorizes the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to community water systems and non-community water systems for water quality projects that relate to the removal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes funding for PFAS removal in water systems, directly targeting pollution control and environmental protection through grants/loans to water systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8025: Relates to protection of certain potable water supplies

Bill S 8025 aims to enhance the protection of certain water supplies that serve multiple communities, specifically those located in reservoirs or other water bodies within a stream. It achieves this by explicitly classifying these potential inter-municipal water sources and their immediate surrounding areas as "AA," which is the highest water quality standard. The bill also clarifies that these sources are considered "public water supply systems" and must adhere to permit requirements for water withdrawal, including new permits, renewals, and transfers of ownership. These changes directly affect communities and water utilities that rely on these shared water sources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentClassifies water sources as 'AA' highest standard, mandates permits, enhances protection of multi-community water supplies per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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