Drinking Water
“Water” refers to potable water (i.e., drinking water), or water that is safe for consumption. Drinking water comes from a variety of sources and is treated to meet state and federal standards for consumption. Ensuring safe and healthy drinking water is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA establishes maximum contaminant levels for various contaminants. There are nearly 600 community water systems, which provide drinking water to approximately 87% of New Jersey’s population.
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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
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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
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08/28/19Like learning to talk again: Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting Highlights
From tips on communicating about water to committee work to plan for next steps, the membership meeting was a day of collaborating and learning.READ ARTICLE#Drinking WaterSOURCE
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08/14/19Manny Teodoro Writes About the Water Quality Accountability Act
Read Manny Teodoro's blog post on his website about the Water Quality Accountability Act's potential.READ ARTICLE#Drinking WaterOpen Lauren Belsky, Program Coordinator, Jersey Water Works, Manny Teodoro in a new tabSOURCE
Lauren Belsky, Program Coordinator, Jersey Water Works, Manny Teodoro
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08/05/19Trenton’s Plan to Make Clean, Safe Water a Priority
Guest blog from The Times of Trenton detailing the water infrastructure improvement projects Trenton Water Works plans on implementing over the next several years.READ ARTICLE#Drinking WaterOpen Shing-Fu Hsueh, City of Trenton, The Times of Trenton on NJ.com in a new tabSOURCE
Shing-Fu Hsueh, City of Trenton, The Times of Trenton on NJ.com
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02/08/16A Flood of Choices: Considering Privatization of Water Utilities
This 2016 article, published in NJ Municipalities, looks at the major factors in deciding on municipal water management.LEARN MORE#Drinking Water,#Wastewater