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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06/25/24“Water, Life, and Death” course exposes Montclair State University students to the many dimensions of water in Public Health
Guest author Kurt Conklin, Instructional Specialist in the College of Community Health, Montclair State University Dept. of Public Health, shares information about their water class in anticipation of Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting at Montclair University this summer.READ ARTICLE
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10/16/23Water Cycle Series Part 2: Where does your Drinking Water come from? Where does your Waste Water go?
Water Cycle Series: From rainfall to drinking water systems, this series will explore how the natural and built environment impact the water cycle. This entry is the second in a series of blogs to highlight the interconnectedness of water systems. Please follow along as we explore watersheds, drinking and wastewater systems, and the role we all play in the quality of our water and the health of our communities!READ ARTICLE#Data, #Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #WastewaterSOURCE
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07/31/23First Ever Joint Membership Meeting Held by Jersey Water Works & Lead-Free New Jersey
“One thing is clear, equity is furthered by our continued collaboration,” announced Olivia Glenn, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Equity U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 Office, in her welcoming remarks at the Jersey Water Works and Lead-Free New Jersey Joint Membership Meeting. Members of JWW, LFNJ, and water and lead advocates convened on July 12, 2023, for the first-ever Joint Membership Meeting to connect on water issues and the collective need for community input. Read the full blog here.READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Climate Resilience, #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Drinking Water, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Lead, #Paying for Water Infrastructure, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #WorkforceSOURCE
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02/22/23Comments on SFY24 Drinking Water and Clean Water Intended Use Plans
Jersey Water Works Asset Management and Finance Committee submitted comments to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The comments were sent to NJDEP on February 17.READ ARTICLE
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11/15/22PFAS in the Garden State: What It Is and What We’re Doing About It
PFAS blog post, "PFAS in the Garden State: What It Is and What We’re Doing About It," from New Jersey Future.READ ARTICLE#Drinking WaterOpen New Jersey Future in a new tabSOURCE
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03/30/20Coronavirus Compendium
Moonshot Missions created this compendium of suggested best practices for water utilities surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus. These key considerations highlight ways that water utilities can “flatten the curve” while sustaining operation of their drinking water and wastewater facilities.LEARN MORE#Drinking Water,#Wastewater -
10/15/19Lead in Drinking Water: A Permanent Solution for New Jersey
The task force’s work has culminated in the release of Lead in Drinking Water: A Permanent Solution for New Jersey. This report outlines actions New Jersey can take to virtually eliminate lead in drinking water in 10 years.LEARN MORE#Drinking Water,#LeadPRODUCT OF
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09/26/19Drinking Water Guide: A Resource for Advocates
The River Network's Drinking Water Guide is a first step in galvanizing a national network of advocates for safe, clean, affordable, and sustainable drinking water and drinking water systems. River Network hopes that the guide will serve as a key resource for groups and individuals working on these issues to better understand, integrate, and elevate issues of equity and justice as part of their drinking water advocacy.LEARN MORE#Community Engagement and Partnerships,#Drinking Water -
08/08/19Developing Lead Service Line Inventories Presented by the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators
Many state drinking water administrators are considering developing inventories of the materials used in service lines that are part of the distribution systems of community water systems (CWSs) they regulate. Some states have already conducted voluntary or mandatory surveys of CWSs whether on their own or in response to state legislation. Others are preparing to use the information in the next round of Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey ...LEARN MORE#Drinking Water,#Lead -
05/13/19Assessment of Eliminating Lead in Minnesota Drinking Water
The 2017 Minnesota Legislature directed the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to “conduct an analysis to determine the scope of the lead problem in Minnesota's water and the cost to eliminate lead exposure in drinking water.” In this report, Assessment of Eliminating Lead in Minnesota Drinking Water, MDH assesses the scope of the lead problem by examining the extent of lead already in water systems as well as factors that allow lead to get in ...LEARN MORE#Drinking Water,#Lead
