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NY S08025
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "public water supply system" to include potential inter-municipal water sources located in impoundments (reservoirs/dams) along streams
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Requires potential inter-municipal water supplies in stream impoundments and their immediate watersheds to be classified as "AA" - the highest water quality classification
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Mandates these water sources receive the same water quality protections as other public water supply systems under existing environmental conservation law
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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