New Jersey Statutes Title 58. Waters and Water Supply 58 § 12A-12.3b

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

a. Within six months of the effective date of P.L.2025, c. 144 (C.58:12A-12.3a et al.), 1 the Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Community Affairs, shall develop a notice that provides consumers information concerning the health risks associated with lead in drinking water, including protective measures for minimizing exposure to lead in drinking water. These measures may include, but not be limited to, instructions for flushing water before drinking, using only cold tap water for drinking water, installation and use of certified point-of-use water filters, and the availability of water testing. The notice shall be updated from time to time as deemed necessary by the Commissioner of Health.

b. Within five days of developing or updating the educational materials, the Department of Health shall:

(1) publish the notice in the New Jersey Register indicating that the educational materials have been developed or updated;

(2) make the notice available to the public on the official Internet website of the Department of Health; and

(3) transmit the notice to the Commissioner of Community Affairs, who shall also make the notice available to the public on the official Internet website of the Department of Community Affairs.

1 L.2025, c. 144, eff. Sept. 19, 2025.

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