NY S03038

Requires mandatory water testing for private wells as a condition of sale for any real property using a private well as its potable water supply, with both buyer and seller required to certify they have received and reviewed test results before closing

Mandates testing for an extensive list of contaminants including bacteria, lead, arsenic, nitrates, radon, uranium, and over 25 specific PFAS chemicals (forever chemicals) by department-certified laboratories

Requires landlords of rental properties served by private wells to test water within two years of the law's effective date and at least every five years thereafter, and provide results to current and prospective tenants within 10 business days

Provides full reimbursement of water testing costs and any necessary treatment through funds appropriated from the Department of Environmental Conservation's clean water infrastructure budget

Establishes a public notification system requiring local health organizations to alert nearby property owners and public water systems within 10 business days when a private well fails testing, without disclosing the specific address of the failed well