A bill sponsored by NJ Assemblyman Herb Conaway that requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish maximum contaminant level for 1,2,3-
18 trichloropropane in drinking water is awaiting a signing decision by Gov. Chris Christie.


Conaway, a physician and a Democrat, represents the 7th Legislative District comprising municipalities in Burlington County.In the  video, he explains the reason why he introduced A-3954 and why he thinks the governor should sign it.






The contaminant, not currently regulated by drinking-water standards, was found in Moorestown NJ’s water supply last October, causing town officials to shut down two of its primary wells. Toxin leads Moorestown to shut two wells