Newark Water & Sewer in the News
The Guardian said Newark “proved lead line replacement didn’t have to be a pipe dream”. Click image to read more.
Insider NJ covered testimony by Mayor Baraka and Director Adeem. Click image to read more.
After drinking water crisis, Newark is winning the war on Lead. Click image to read more.
Recent Articles
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announces that Newark City water lead levels have fallen below EPA standardsThe Gothamist, the website of National Public Radio, reported on VP Kamala Harris’ visit to Newark where she called Newark a “national model” for lead line replacement
The Star Ledger called the City of Newark “a model city for getting the Lead out”The city of Newark enjoyed unprecedented positive coverage on its lead line replacement program by removing 23,000 lead lines in less than 3 years.
Newark tackles lead pipe crisis head-on, by cutting red tape and gaining public trust
NJ I-Bank Project of the Week: South and Adams Streets Drainage Improvements
Message from newark and njdep TO RESIDENTS RATEPAYERS: Newark's Lead Service Line Replacement Audit and Safety Assurance
The Star Ledger reports on the $23 Million improvement project for the Pequannock treatment plant - Click here to read more
The Christian Science Monitor credited Newark for “investing in safety” of drinking water - Click here to read more
ABC News 7 reports that the City of Newark is finishing lead water pipe replacement years ahead of schedule - Click here to read more
Spotlight News reports that the replacement of lead service lines in Newark pays off - Click here to read more
Ensia, the respected science magazine, reported that Newark’s lead line replacement program showed “potential for national lead-line replacement” - Click here to read more