A 4624
Requires electric public utilities to develop service restoration plans for certain communities on well water or septic systems.
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Bill overview
This bill requires New Jersey’s electric public utilities to create plans for restoring power to communities that rely on well water and septic systems after major power outages. Utilities must identify these ‘private well water and septic communities’ and develop plans that include provisions like water tankers and watering stations to address residents’ needs. The plans must be submitted to and posted on the Board of Public Utilities’ website within a year of the bill’s enactment.
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Alex Sauickie
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