JERSEY WATER WORKS LEAD IN DRINKING WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE In 2025, New Jersey took significant steps towards ensuring lead-safe drinking water in schools with two crucial actions. The first one was the passage of a filter bill providing grant funds for point-of-use filtered bottle-filling stations and filtered faucets. The second action was the announcement of… Continue reading Filter First: A Solution for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in New Jersey Schools and Childcare Centers
Topic: Lead
Submitted Comments on Proposed Amendments to the New Jersey Lead and Copper Rule
The Jersey Water Works Lead in Drinking Advisory Committee submits the following comments on Proposed Amendments and New Rule N.J.A.C. 7:10-5.9 Docket Number: 11-25-12: Background The Lead in Drinking Water Advisory Committee at Jersey Water Works (JWW) brings together a diverse group of experts to achieve practical, cost-effective, equitable, and permanent solutions to removing lead… Continue reading Submitted Comments on Proposed Amendments to the New Jersey Lead and Copper Rule
New Jersey’s Bold Plan to Eliminate Lead Pipes – Video created by Waterloop
New Jersey is three years into implementing one of the nation’s most ambitious lead service line replacement laws — a 10-year mandate to identify and remove all lead service lines statewide. The early trends show something important: unknown service lines are declining, inventories are becoming clearer, and utilities are building the capacity to replace lead… Continue reading New Jersey’s Bold Plan to Eliminate Lead Pipes – Video created by Waterloop
Early Trends in Lead Service Line Inventories: Reflections from New Jersey
This report examined quantitative data on lead service line (LSL) replacements and contextualized it through case studies of five New Jersey water systems. These narratives provide valuable insights into the successes, challenges, and lessons learned during the initial years of implementing LSL replacements. While data is a powerful tool for understanding the landscape of LSL… Continue reading Early Trends in Lead Service Line Inventories: Reflections from New Jersey
Lead Disclosure Bill Now Law
Lead Disclosure Bill Now Law TRENTON, NJ, September 19, 2025—Lieutenant Governor Way today signed into law New Jersey’s Bill S1034/A2929, marking a major victory for public health and tenant protections across the state. The legislation, which passed with unanimous approval in the state legislature, ensures that all tenants will receive critical information about potential lead exposure… Continue reading Lead Disclosure Bill Now Law
NJ Schools can Access $94 Million in State Grants for Lead Remediation in Drinking Water
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — July 10, 2025 CONTACT: Heather Sorge, Lead-Free NJ Program Manager, hsorge@njfuture.org, 609-393-0008 ext 1016 NJ Schools can Access $94 Million in State Grants for Lead Remediation in Drinking Water (Jersey Water Works and Lead-Free New Jersey Urge Swift Action to Protect Children’s Health) Update: Deadline extended to October 31. TRENTON,… Continue reading NJ Schools can Access $94 Million in State Grants for Lead Remediation in Drinking Water
Webinar: Lessons Learned: Two Years of Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement in New Jersey Communities
The Jersey Water Works Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Implementation Workgroup partnered with the New Jersey Water Association on Tuesday, January 28, 2024, to offer guidance to NJ Drinking Water System Operators on Lessons Learned: Two Years of Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement in New Jersey Communities. Presenters included: Noemi de la Puente, Trenton Water… Continue reading Webinar: Lessons Learned: Two Years of Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement in New Jersey Communities
Water Professionals, Community Advocates, Policymakers, and Industry Leaders Connect
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
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