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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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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07/07/23Jersey Waters Works Partners with NJ Water Association to Support Water Systems Ahead of Lead Service Line (LSL) Annual Reporting Deadlines in July
Jersey Waters Works’ Lead Service Line Implementation Workgroup Partners NJ Water Association hosted an in-person Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Financing and Implementation workshop May 24.READ ARTICLE
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05/12/23May 2023 Committee Updates
In January 2023, the JWW committees decided on their annual work plans. Learn about the progress that has been made so far.READ ARTICLE#Affordability, #Climate Resilience, #Community Engagement and Partnerships, #Data, #Green Infrastructure/Stormwater Management, #Lead, #Smart CSO Control Plans, #Workforce -
02/03/23New Jersey Named One of EPA’s Four Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators
The White House invited the Jersey Water Works (JWW) Lead In Drinking Water Taskforce and Lead Service Line Implementation Workgroup members Kareem Adeem (City of Newark) and Deandrah Cameron (New Jersey Future) for a kickoff event last Friday, January 27. Read more here.READ ARTICLE#LeadOpen JWW Newsletter in a new tabSOURCE
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01/11/23Could There Be Irony in Lead in Drinking Water?
For many years, scientists have warned of the danger that lead in drinking water poses to young children, as even low level exposure can raise the likelihood of behavior and learning problems, slowed growth, and other serious health ailments.READ ARTICLE#LeadSOURCE
Gary Brune, Senior Policy Advisor
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06/30/22Lead Service Line Replacement Implementation Workshop Recap and Resources
The Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Implementation Workgroup of Jersey Water Works’ Lead in Drinking Water Task Force partnered with the New Jersey Water Association on Tuesday, June 22, 2022, to offer guidance to NJ Water Systems Operators on the implementation the New Jersey statute (P.L. 2021, c.183) enacted on July 22, 2022. Over 160 participants joined the workshop on June 22, which also offered Training Contact Hours (TCH) Credits. ...LEARN MORE#LeadPRODUCT OF
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05/27/22Procurement Toolkit Draft for Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
This document provides a draft scope for an RFQ that would identify consultants who have the requisite expertise to administer either individual aspects or the entirety of the federal and state Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), including a lead service line (LSL) replacement program, on behalf of participating water utilities in New Jersey.LEARN MORE#LeadPRODUCT OF
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05/27/22Alternative Procurement Options for Lead Service Line Replacement
State legislation enacted in July 2021 requires water utilities in New Jersey to replace lead service lines (LSLs) within 10 years (i.e., by 2031). Under the best of circumstances, state and federal aid will likely fall far short of the estimated statewide cost of $2.3 billion and, as water utilities seek to perform the work within the deadline, supply and demand for contractor services could increase prices. This paper addresses the question: ...LEARN MORE#LeadPRODUCT OF
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05/27/22Model Ordinance: Access to Private Property
This model ordinance authorizing public access to private property for the sole purpose of replacing a lead service line (LSL) was drafted from several sources, including the existing law enacted by the City of Newark, NJ. It is meant to convey some of the key elements that should be considered for such an ordinance, which is integral to the efficiency of any LSL replacement program.LEARN MORE#LeadPRODUCT OF
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05/27/22Fifth Liter Sampling: EPA’s Newly-Mandated Technique for Sampling Lead in Drinking Water
In 2022, New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection will release its own LCRR proposal which is likely to address how fifth liter sampling will be implemented in New Jersey. This report explains the differences between the most common methods of water sampling and clarifies some of the questions clean water advocates may have about implementation of the new fifth liter sampling method.LEARN MORE#LeadPRODUCT OF
