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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Bill A268 Requires Water Purveyors to Submit Water Supply and Quality Reports to Municipalities
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste CommitteeSponsors: Paul Kanitra and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey bill A268 requires all public community s to submit quarterly and annual water supply allocation and water quality compliance reports directly to the governing bodies of the municipalities they serve. The measure also mandates public newspaper notices if a water purveyor exceeds its permitted allocation and establishes criminal penalties for false statements or failure to report.
Local municipal governments will receive direct, regular disclosures regarding local drinking water safety and capacity limits, while water system operators face fourth-degree criminal charges and fines up to $100,000 for non-compliance or inaccurate reporting.
- The New Jersey Legislature introduces pre-filed bills ahead of the annual session to update state statutes governing environmental protection, utilities, and municipal affairs. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Water purveyors
Water purveyors must compile and submit quarterly and annual water allocation and quality reports to municipalities, publish notices upon exceeding allocations, and face criminal penalties and fines for non-compliance or false statements.
Municipal governing bodies
Municipal governing bodies receive direct quarterly and annual reports regarding water supply adequacy, capacity, and water quality testing results within their service areas.
Public community water system users
Water consumers gain increased transparency through municipal reporting and mandatory public notices when water purveyors exceed their permitted allocations.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information must water purveyors share with municipalities under this bill?
What happens if a water purveyor exceeds its water allocation?
What are the penalties for violating the reporting requirements?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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Direct Municipal Reporting for Water Purveyors
The bill shifts oversight by requiring water purveyors to report directly to municipal governing bodies rather than solely to state environmental agencies.
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