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10/10/19Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Task Force Releases Recommendations for Lead-Free Drinking Water, Joined by Governor Murphy
The task force report outlines a roadmap to virtually eliminate lead in drinking water in 10 years; Governor Murphy announces a comprehensive statewide strategy to address lead contamination.READ ARTICLE#Drinking WaterSOURCE
Lauren Belsky, Program Coordinator, Jersey Water Works -
10/04/19Where are the lead service lines in New Jersey?
Guest blog post from New Jersey Future, showing mapped data that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection collected from community water systems to show the intensity of lead service lines across the state.READ ARTICLE#LeadSOURCE
Gary Brune, Senior Policy Manager, New Jersey Future -
09/27/19How can the Water Quality Accountability Act (WQAA) become a national model for achieving excellent water infrastructure?
The WQAA has the potential to serve as a tool for water systems to invest in and maintain reliable, sustainable infrastructure. The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee held three hearings to better understand where the Act can be improved, based on testimony from a diverse group of water, utility, environmental, and policy experts.READ ARTICLE#Drinking WaterSOURCE
Lauren Belsky, Program Coordinator, Jersey Water Works -
09/10/19Build streets for everyone with this new model policy
NJDOT’s new model complete and green streets policy and guide provides practical guidance for municipalities, counties, and agencies to improve roads and the overall landscape.READ ARTICLE#Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementSOURCE
Emily Eckart, Manager of Communications and Development -
09/09/19Fight flooding and pollution with the updated Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit
The award-winning Green Infrastructure Municipal Toolkit is perfect for community leaders who want to manage stormwater sustainably, reduce localized flooding, and improve water quality.READ ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater ManagementOpen Kandyce Perry, New Jersey Future in a new tabSOURCE
Kandyce Perry, New Jersey Future