This bill mandates that public water systems in New Jersey enhance their notification procedures regarding boil water notices and violations of drinking water quality standards. It amends existing law to require public water systems to notify affected customers directly about boil water notices, in addition to informing municipal officials. The bill specifies that this notification must occur within 24 hours of the public water system learning of the emergency, and it must be communicated through the preferred means of direct contact for each customer. Furthermore, public water systems are required to post notices on their websites and social media accounts regarding both the issuance and rescission of boil water notices.

Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for public water systems to solicit customers' preferred means of direct contact through their water bills within 60 days of the bill's enactment. It also mandates immediate notification to municipal governing bodies and school administrators whenever a drinking water quality standard is violated, detailing the contaminant involved, the levels detected, and suggested remedies for customers. The bill aims to improve communication and ensure that residents are promptly informed about issues affecting their drinking water safety.

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Introduced: 58:12A-8.2