Groundwater

What this covers

Groundwater sits in porous rock and sand below the surface. Long Island depends on a sole source aquifer, meaning there is no backup supply. Because groundwater moves slowly, contamination can persist for decades. Bills here cover well testing, withdrawal limits, and protection of recharge areas.

Bills in this topic

• 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…

  Drinking WaterGroundwater

  Sponsored by John Lemondes (R) + 2 moreIn Local GovernmentsAssembly
• A8807Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Provides reimbursement for enhanced septic system projects and defines what qualifies as an enhanced septic system…

  Wastewater & SewageGroundwater

  Sponsored by Rebecca Kassay (D) + 12 moreAssembly2 recorded votes
• S9115Passed one chamber. Engrossed — it passed the chamber where it started and moved to the other chamber.

  Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring testing and reporting of certain groundwater,…

  Drinking WaterWater Quality

  Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 3 moreIn Environmental ConservationAssembly3 recorded votes
• A10138Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring testing and reporting of certain groundwater,…

  Drinking WaterPFAS & Contaminants

  Sponsored by Anna Kelles (D) + 8 moreIn Environmental ConservationAssembly
• S10395Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Creates a public education program concerning water use reduction for communities which rely on groundwater for water…

  Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure

  Sponsored by Siela Bynoe (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate
• S8241Signed into law. Passed the Legislature and was approved by the Governor.

  Provides reimbursement for enhanced septic system projects and defines what qualifies as an enhanced septic system…

  Wastewater & SewageGroundwater

  Sponsored by Peter Harckham (D) + 1 moreSenate3 recorded votes
• S3038Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Enacts the "private well testing act"; authorizes the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations to…

  Drinking WaterWater Quality

  Sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D) + 5 moreIn Environmental ConservationSenate
• S9622Introduced. Formally introduced in its originating chamber and referred for consideration.

  Enacts the "private well testing act"; authorizes the department of health to promulgate rules and regulations to…

  Drinking WaterWater Quality

  Sponsored by Rachel May (D)In Environmental ConservationSenate

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
• S09115 — Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring…

  May 28, 2026 · Senate Rules Committee Vote

  20
• S09115 — Relates to the management of PFAS in biosolids in the state by requiring…

  Mar 10, 2026 · Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Vote

  11
• S08241 — Provides reimbursement for enhanced septic system projects and defines what…

  Jun 13, 2025 · Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage

  136