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On February 2, 2026 NJDEP proposed rules which would enhance public health protections from the risk of lead in drinking water. To learn more about these rules, and how to provide comment on the proposal, you can read the public notice<\/u><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On February 2, 2026 NJDEP proposed rules which would enhance public health protections from the risk of lead in drinking water. 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