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Local law · Int 0040-2026

Testing and remediating PFAS chemicals in firehouse drinking water

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to testing and remediating PFAS chemicals in firehouse drinking water

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Joann Ariola

Council Member, District 32 · Republican

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Summary

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS,” are chemicals associated with increased risks of adverse health effects. This bill would require the fire department, in conjunction with the department of environmental protection, to test drinking water from all fixtures used for drinking water in firehouses to determine the levels of PFAS chemicals present. If elevated levels of PFAS chemicals are detected, the fire department would be responsible for remediation. The commissioner of the fire department would also be required to report the results of the PFAS testing and remediation.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

Cosponsors

Farah N. Louis, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and 5 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic5
  • Republican2

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

    NYC Council