This bill introduces new definitions and requirements concerning lead in drinking water in New Jersey, including terms such as "certified point-of-use water filter," "customer," and "non-paying consumer." It mandates that landlords provide a "Lead In Drinking Water Disclosure" statement to current or prospective tenants, which must include information about lead service lines, property construction dates, and any exceedances of lead action levels. The Department of Health is tasked with developing educational materials on lead risks, and public water systems are required to test for lead upon request from customers or non-paying consumers.

Furthermore, the bill establishes penalties for landlords and public water systems that fail to comply with these new requirements, including fines for landlords who do not provide necessary disclosures and penalties for public water systems that violate testing or notification protocols. It also prohibits landlords from obstructing the replacement of lead service lines and allows customers affected by lead contamination to file complaints with the Department of Environmental Protection. The enforcement of these provisions will be managed by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, and the act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 58:12A-43
Advance Law: 58:12A-43