S3008Signed into law. Passed the Legislature and was approved by the Governor.
Water we drink
Drinking Water
The water that comes out of the tap — where it comes from, how it is tested, and who pays to keep it safe.
What this covers
Roughly nine million New Yorkers drink water from public systems supplied by upstate reservoirs, and millions more rely on wells and smaller local systems. Legislation in this topic covers testing requirements, contaminant limits, notification when something is found, help for households on private wells, and the cost of keeping treatment systems running.
Bills in this topic
Ordered by most recent activity.
Bills in this topic
- S3581Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.
Provides lead service line identification by a public water system that serves certain areas.
- A2181Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Provides lead service line identification by a public water system that serves certain areas.
- J1358Signed into law. Passed the Legislature and was approved by the Governor.
Congratulating Executive Director Patrick J. Becher upon the occasion of his retirement after 28 years of distinguished…
Sponsored by Joseph Griffo (R)Senate - S7238Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Relates to the criteria for financing certain lead service line and pipe replacements by the environmental facilities…
- A7990Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Relates to the criteria for financing certain lead service line and pipe replacements by the environmental facilities…
- S8703Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Establishes the New York water authority for the purposes of purchasing, upgrading, and maintaining small private water…
- A6126Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.
Prohibits a city, town, village or of a joint water district from imposing certain levies, charges, taxes or…
Recent votes in this topic
Recent votes
- S09115 — Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring…
Jun 4, 2026 · Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage
528 - S03207 — Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and…
Jun 3, 2026 · Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage
140 - A08634 — Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and…
Jun 3, 2026 · Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable
29 - A08634 — Establishes maximum contaminant levels in drinking water for certain per- and…
Jun 3, 2026 · Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules
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