Notification of discolored water or reduction of water pressure.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Mar 10, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notification of discolored water or reduction of water pressure” Read the full text
Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to alert relevant community boards and district offices of relevant council members 48 hours in advance of any work DEP will undertake that could lead to discolored water or the reduction or loss of water pressure.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Mar 10, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Mar 10, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Environmental Protection and Waterfronts committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 731
officialInt. No. 731
officialMarch 10, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 3-10-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
3
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Mar 10, 2026).