Water
PFAS contaminant mitigation, lead pipe replacements, microplastics removal, combined sewer overflow management, flood resilience, water main reliability, funding, and municipal utility governance transitions to meet modern standards.
Policy
NJ Water Bank Surpasses $1B Water Infrastructure Milestone in FY24 [New Jersey Business Magazine]
The New Jersey Water Bank, a joint venture between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, has...
Policy
New Jersey awarded $123.1M from bipartisan infrastructure law to replace toxic lead water lines [ROI-NJ]
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. announced $123.11 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace toxic lead service lines in New Jersey. This funding...
Water
EPA announces new drinking water standards. How could NJ water systems be impacted? [USA Today]
This article in USA Today discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new national drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals, also known as "forever chemicals."...
Drinking Water
Drinking water in communities of color is more likely to be contaminated by ‘forever chemicals,’ research finds [Northeastern Global News]
An article in Northeaster Global News discusses new research from Northeastern University. Key findings from the research includes:
PFAS Contamination: PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are...
Drinking Water
Warning About Drinking Water Issued Nationwide [Newsweek]
A nationwide warning has been issued regarding potential cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and...
Drinking Water
Jersey Shore towns named in suit over toxic chemicals in drinking water [Asbury Park Press]
This article in the Asbury Park Press discusses the widespread contamination of drinking water in New Jersey and other parts of the United States by...
Video
Meet A Professional Poo Diver [Vice]
From Vice, "Next time you’re having a shit day at work, spare a thought for Australia’s professional poo divers. They’re tasked with making sure...