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NY S08025

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Harckham

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "public water supply system" to include potential inter-municipal water sources located in impoundments (reservoirs/dams) along streams

  • Requires potential inter-municipal water supplies in stream impoundments and their immediate watersheds to be classified as "AA" - the highest water quality classification

  • Mandates these water sources receive the same water quality protections as other public water supply systems under existing environmental conservation law

  • Extends water withdrawal permit requirements to potential inter-municipal water supplies located in impoundments, including the 10-year permit validity period and requirements for permits prior to ownership transfers

Legislative Description

Improves protection of certain potential inter-municipal water supplies located in impoundments in the course of a stream.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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