What's happening
This bill adds hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) to New York's list of emerging water contaminants regulated by public health law.
Why it matters
Mandates state action on chromium-6. By requiring hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) to be listed as an “emerging contaminant,” the bill obligates New York’s Department of Health to monitor, assess, and potentially regulate its presence in drinking water—meaning water utilities must begin testing for it.
Addresses public health concerns. Chromium-6 is a known carcinogen, and its inclusion signals a response to scientific evidence and public anxiety about its health risks, potentially leading to tighter safeguards for communities.
Could drive future regulation and cleanup. Adding chromium-6 to the list paves the way for the state to set official limits, require removal technologies, and direct resources toward cleanup efforts if contamination is found, which may have cost and compliance implications for water suppliers.
Sets a precedent for emerging contaminants. By formally acknowledging chromium-6 in law, New York may influence other states or federal agencies to follow suit, expanding the national conversation around unregulated or under-regulated water contaminants.
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Add Chromium-6 to Contaminants
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- Referred to health
- Print number 7790a
- Amend (t) and recommit to health
- Referred to health
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Add Chromium-6 to Contaminants
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor John E. Brooks
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7790--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 15, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. THIELE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to including hexavalent chromium in the list of emerging contaminants
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph c of subdivision 3 of section 1112 of the public health law, as added by section 1 of part M of chapter 57 of the laws of 2017, is amended to read as follows:
c. The commissioner shall, at a minimum, include the following chemicals identified as emerging contaminants: 1,4-dioxane; hexavalent chromium (chromium-6); perfluorooctanesulfonic acid; and perfluorooctanoic acid.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD09680-03-7
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