New Jersey Legionella Laws
The New Jersey Legionella bill (P.L. 2024, Chapter 66) that was passed by both the Assembly and Senate and signed by the governor in 2024 includes requirements for public water utilities, New Jersey Department of Health (DOH), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and building owners.
Key Requirements for Building Owners and Operators
By September 2026, building owners or operators must establish a Legionella water management program for the following:
- whirlpool spas
- swimming pools
- cooling towers
- evaporative condensers
- indoor ornamental fountains
- misters, atomizers, air washers, humidifiers
- other non-potable water systems or devices that release water aerosols in the building or on the property
In the following types of buildings in New Jersey, a Legionella water management plan and program must be implemented for all water systems – including the plumbing system – and any of the device types listed above:
- Healthcare facilities
- Nursing homes
- Correctional facilities, hotels, residential buildings with 6 or more floors, and senior housing that have a centralized potable water heating system
- Buildings that DOH has determined to have been associated with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
The Legionella water management program must include sampling for Legionella pneumophila if the site has been associated with an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease or if the CDC has recommended sampling. ASHRAE and CDC recommendations must be followed in responding to Legionella test results.
A notice that a water management program has been implemented must be posted on the building premises.
The owner must document implementation of the Legionella water management plan and program.
LAMPS Makes Compliance with New Jersey Legionella Laws Easier
LAMPS has been used for more than 10,000 buildings for good reasons. LAMPS makes it easy to set up and fully implement a comprehensive water management program. Most facilities have an authorized LAMPS Partner survey their property and set up their WMP in LAMPS, but some facilities do it themselves.
LAMPS can be used for one building or for a portfolio of hundreds or properties.
