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New Drinking Water Standards

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Acting Commissioner Christopher Rinn

Gov. Christie named Christopher Rinn Acting Health Commissioner effective Nov. 9, 2017.

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Integrated Health Services Branch

Effective Nov. 1, 2017, DOH now includes a new branch known as Integrated Health Services that includes the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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21+ to Buy Tobacco on Nov. 1

Effective Nov. 1, 2017, retailers in New Jersey are now prohibited from selling tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.

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DMHAS Integration

To improve health outcomes for residents across NJ, the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now part of the Department of Health.

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CO Exposure

Don't let the shift in cold weather put you at risk of carbon monoxide exposure! It can be a “Silent Killer" because it gives no warning – you cannot see, smell or taste it.

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Childhood Lead Exposure

County and local health agencies can apply for up to $10 million in funding to test more children for lead exposure.

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New Drinking Water Standards

NJ is the first state to set formal standards requiring testing of public drinking water systems for perfluorooctoanic acid (PFOA) and perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA).

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Last Reviewed: 11/13/2017