Lead
Lead is frequently featured in the news, both nationally and in New Jersey. It’s a toxic substance that causes neurological damage, especially to young children. Lead in drinking water is one source of exposure.
As indicated by recent drinking water test results from schools and homes in New Jersey and across the country (i.e., the widely publicized crisis in Flint, Michigan), lead in drinking water is not uncommon, especially in older buildings.
To explain why this is happening—and to position this crisis within a broader context that considers other water infrastructure needs—the Jersey Water Works Steering Committee issued a statement in 2019. In 2018, it convened the JWW Lead in Drinking Water Task Force, which issued a practical, broadly supported action agenda to eliminate the risk of lead in drinking water throughout New Jersey.
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08/03/16Lead in New Jersey’s Drinking Water Calls for Awareness, Education and Investment
Special statement from Jersey Water Works Steering Committee highlights new online resource on lead for New Jersey's residents and demonstrates commitment to help educate on lead to keep our children safe.READ ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #Lead -
04/29/16The State of Water in Our State
Guest blog post by Kevin Whitney of Atlantic County Utilities Authority. A recap of recent discussions on New Jersey’s water infrastructure and supply.READ ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #LeadSOURCE
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04/04/16Greatest Danger Facing NJ’s Water Infrastructure: The Unknown
It may be the ‘Information Age,’ but even costs for infrastructure upgrades -- estimated in the tens of billions -- are just a best guessREAD ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #LeadOpen NJSpotlight in a new tabSOURCE
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03/22/16From River to Tap: How Your Water is Cleaned and Delivered
Each community in New Jersey has a unique tale as to where its water comes from, how it is delivered, who owns and operates the systems, and its water quality.READ ARTICLE
#Data, #Drinking Water, #LeadSOURCE
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02/05/16Flint’s Wake-Up Call for New Jersey — and the Nation
The water crisis in Flint should serve as a wake-up call in New Jersey and across the nation that we have neglected our water infrastructure for too long.READ ARTICLE#Drinking Water, #LeadSOURCE
Chris Sturm, Managing Director, Policy and Water, New Jersey Future
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