The Tenth Annual Jersey Water Works conference, a gathering of over 200 water professionals, community advocates, and policymakers from diverse backgrounds and regions of New Jersey, took place on December 13, 2024, at The College of New Jersey. The event marked a decade of progress in water management, fostering discussions on key issues and opportunities… Continue reading Water Professionals, Community Advocates, Policymakers, and Industry Leaders Connect
Topic: Lead
2024 Report: Lessons Learned After Two Years of Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement in New Jersey Communities
As there is no safe level for lead exposure, water systems in New Jersey are working to meet the new statutory requirement to replace all lead service lines (LSL) by 2031. Despite progress, drinking water systems, governments, and stakeholders face numerous obstacles in complying with the legislation. Overcoming these challenges requires clear standards and communication,… Continue reading 2024 Report: Lessons Learned After Two Years of Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement in New Jersey Communities
LSL Replacement Flow Chart for Utilities
Optimizing lead service line replacement? Utilize our 8-step process! Key fact: lead service lines contribute 75% of lead exposure in drinking water. Collaborate with us to eliminate lead, ensuring public health and safety! #NoSafeLevelOfLead #LeadFreeFuture #JerseyWaterWorks #WaterQualityMatters
How do you know if your town has lead service lines? Problem pipes are all over N.J.
Lead pipe replacement in Trenton, NJ. Photo courtesy of New Jersey Future. Environmental data from New Jersey regulators shows that lead service line problems could be in your backyard. JWW member Diane Schrauth of New Jersey Future is quoted in this article and references the Jersey WaterCheck data dashboard.
“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. Water is the starting point for all public health, not just in New Jersey but worldwide. This… Continue reading “Water, Life, and Death” course exposes Montclair State University students to the many dimensions of water in Public Health
The Governor’s lead balloon: Murphy’s $100 million broken promise leaves the health of New Jersey students at risk
One day in the fall of 2019, Gov. Phil Murphy took his place center stage at a Bergen County elementary school. He removed a prepared statement from the breast pocket of his suit jacket and placed it on a black podium adorned with the faux-gilded Seal of the Great State of New Jersey. The script… Continue reading The Governor’s lead balloon: Murphy’s $100 million broken promise leaves the health of New Jersey students at risk
Jersey Water Works Comments on the EPA Proposed LCRI
The Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Water Task Force submitted comments on the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI).
Key Points Made at Ninth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference
Members of the Jersey Water Works collaborative shared an incredible amount of important information at the ninth Annual Jersey Water Works conference on December 13, 2023. Over 200 participants gathered at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ, to learn from the water sector’s leaders, experts, and advocates on different topics that catered to… Continue reading Key Points Made at Ninth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference
EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Reference the Work Happening in New Jersey
Photo description: Lead service line replacement in Trenton, NJ. Photo courtesy of Peter Kasabach and New Jersey Future. TRENTON, December 6, 2023 — Andy Kricun and Nicole Miller, JWW Steering Committee Co-Chairs state: “Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a nationwide requirement to eliminate lead service lines within the next ten years. Lead in… Continue reading EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Reference the Work Happening in New Jersey
2023 Primer on Key Efficiency Measures for NJ Mayors & Local Officials
This periodic primer from the Jersey Water Works (JWW) Lead in Drinking Task Force and LSL Implementation Work Group provides an overview of 10 LSL efficiency measures. This report provides you information on how to approach removing lead service lines in your community. We encourage you to view (https://cms.jerseywaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Primer-for-Mayors-LSL-Efficiency-Measures-AUG-2023.pdf) and reach out should you have… Continue reading 2023 Primer on Key Efficiency Measures for NJ Mayors & Local Officials