Establishes two-year pilot program to address antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes in State water systems; appropriates $3 million.
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This bill establishes a two-year pilot program in New Jersey to detect, monitor, and address antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes in state water systems. The program will focus on wastewater treatment plants, hospitals, surface waters, and other key locations. It allocates $3 million to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Health, and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to implement the pilot and establish performance standards for reducing antibiotic resistance in water systems.
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