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Jersey Water Works recognizes that not only modern, robust water infrastructure but also an informed public are crucial for the health of our children, our communities and ultimately our economy. The following lead resources provide information about steps federal, state and city governments, and water utilities, are taking to limit lead exposure from drinking water.   Additional Data and Statistical Analysis May Enhance EPA’s Oversight of ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released this straightforward list detailing how to prevent lead poisoning in the home from all sources, not just drinking water.

This handout by the S.W.I.M Coalition describes the importance of Flushing Creek & Flushing Bay as a community asset and how to improve its water quality.    

This handout by the SWIM Coalition uses accessible language to describe municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), the MS4 permit and the stormwater management plan in New York City.

This series of fact sheets is designed for use by residents, local organizations, and anyone else interested in educating the general public on combined sewer overflows and CSO solutions. Our City’s Plumbing Problem and Fixing Our Old Sewers are available in two forms: generic, which can be used in any location, and customizable, which can be tailored with an organization’s information, logo and information specific to its community. Each of the ...

This fact sheet frames the CSO issue in New Jersey by providing a host of facts about combined sewer systems, including their discharges, demographic and other information on their host municipalities and regional sewer utilities, and CSO solutions. A map is included. New Jersey Future. 2015.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the CSO issue in New Jersey, by describing the problem, new regulatory requirement, and potential solutions. New Jersey Future. 2015.