State Broadcast News (SBN) “produced a live virtual roundtable broadcast for NJ Spotlight News on Oct. 19, this time focusing on New Jersey’s drinking water infrastructure. SBN produces the live web TV program from its broadcast center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.”
Topic: Drinking Water
Efforts to Make Sure Water Safe to Drink in Paterson Continue
Photo Credit: TAPinto.net File Photo “In an effort to accelerate pipe replacements – something that can cost property owners upwards of $5,000 – the PVWC plans to launch a program that’ll allow customers to do so for free.”(Jersey Water Works mentioned).
N.J. was promised safe drinking water a year ago. Coronavirus spoiled the plan.
Photo Credit: Andrew Maclean, for The Star-Led Residents carry out water from the Boylan Recreation Center in the West Ward of Newark. Coronavirus spoils the plan in some towns in New Jersey affecting their water infrastructure projects.
Bacteria Are Fouling the Water off NJ’s Beaches, Advocates Warn. It’s from Leaking Septic Systems, Farms and More
Photo Credit: chrisinphilly5448 (CC BY-SA 2.0) Sea Isle City, where the EPA standard was topped on one day last year. “Report says a third of beaches exceeded federal limits at least once last year, putting swimmers’ health at risk.”
Op-Ed: Now More than Ever, Our Health Depends on Access to Clean Water
Medical experts tell us that the best defense against the coronavirus (and many other illnesses) is to wash our hands with soap and water.These days, the minute we walk in the house, we head to the sink for a vigorous scrub. We also rely on running water for drinking, cooking, sanitation and hygiene every day;… Continue reading Op-Ed: Now More than Ever, Our Health Depends on Access to Clean Water
Let’s invest in projects that guarantee we’ll have clean water | Opinion
“As we move toward reopening and recovery, the government response to COVID-19 must assure a clean water future for all communities in New Jersey. And we can do so while growing New Jersey’s economy and creating thousands of much needed jobs.” — Chris Sturm of New Jersey Future
Pandemic Pushes Back Filing Date for Plans to Stop Sewage Overflow
Photo Credit: Shannon Dosemagen via Flickr Combined Sewer Overflow “The deadline for filing plans to prevent raw sewage from spilling into state waterways during heavy rains has been extended, giving 21 communities a reprieve.”
Coronavirus and Water
For most of us that means some level of social distancing. Limiting interactions with others will help flatten the exposure curve. For all of us, this step raises questions about maintaining food and other necessities – as well as what we would do if a loved one starts showing symptoms. Which brings me to the… Continue reading Coronavirus and Water
Coronavirus 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.
New Jersey Communities Discuss Climate Change Impact on Multi-Billion Dollar Sewer Improvement Plans
In New Jersey, 21 fast-growing communities with outdated sewer systems that combine rainfall with industrial and domestic sewage are finding they are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. When it rains in these communities, raw sewage pours into rivers and backs up into basements and onto streets, known as Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO).… Continue reading New Jersey Communities Discuss Climate Change Impact on Multi-Billion Dollar Sewer Improvement Plans