Requires DEP to establish maximum contaminant level for certain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water and establish private well testing program.
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Overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to set maximum levels for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water and to create a program to test private wells for these contaminants. The DEP will establish drinking water standards based on federal guidelines and will also establish a fund to provide financial assistance for private well testing and remediation. This aims to protect public health by addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water sources.
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