Encourages use of alternative disposal methods to restrict discharge of treatment wastewater containing high concentrations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances into surface waters.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce the amount of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) entering New Jersey’s surface waters. It encourages businesses and industries to explore and adopt alternative disposal methods for wastewater containing high levels of these chemicals. The bill focuses on limiting the discharge of PFAS-contaminated wastewater by promoting the use of safer disposal techniques. This will help protect New Jersey’s water resources from the harmful effects of PFAS pollution.
Key provisions
- Requires industries to assess their wastewater for PFAS concentrations.
- Promotes the development and implementation of alternative wastewater treatment technologies.
- Encourages the use of technologies that remove or destroy PFAS.
- Supports research into effective and sustainable PFAS disposal methods.
- Facilitates collaboration between state agencies and stakeholders.
- Provides technical assistance to businesses transitioning to alternative disposal methods.
Who is affected
- Industries that discharge wastewater
- Wastewater treatment facilities
- New Jersey residents and communities
- Environmental regulators
Notable changes
- Focuses on reducing PFAS discharge rather than solely regulating PFAS concentrations.
- Expands beyond current regulations to proactively encourage alternative disposal methods.
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