NJ A1961

New Jersey institutions of higher education must test all drinking water outlets for lead within 90 days of the act's effective date and annually thereafter, using laboratories certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Test results must be submitted to the Secretary of Higher Education and Commissioner of Environmental Protection within 30 days, posted on the institution's website, and communicated to students, faculty, and staff.

Drinking water outlets with elevated lead levels (exceeding EPA or state standards) must be immediately closed, with alternate water supplies provided until lead levels test below standards.

Institutions must identify all buildings containing lead pipes, lead solder, or lead-containing fixtures and report the list to the Secretary of Higher Education.

Certified lead-removal water filters or treatment devices must be installed on all drinking water outlets in buildings with lead infrastructure and maintained according to manufacturer recommendations.